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Andy Burnham says he’ll transform the U.K. economy by giving local leaders greater autonomy

MANCHESTER, England — Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, pledged Monday to give away a chunk of his power by handing greater autonomy…

Bill Maher accepts Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval

Comedian Bill Maher was the guest of honor at the Kennedy Center on Sunday night.

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 1,400

The increasingly desperate search for survivors i n Venezuela entered a third day Saturday as people dug through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment…

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with U.S. in ‘first step’ toward peace, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors, announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace…

Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beats Scotland 3-0 to win its World Cup group

Brazil reached the knockout rounds for the 15th consecutive World Cup. Morocco finished second in the group and also advanced, rallying to beat Haiti 4-2.

Mikel Oyarzabal leads Spain to victory with two goals in 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

After a highly criticized World Cup debut, Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal returned to Atlanta Stadium with a vengeance on Sunday

Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach found guilty of sexual assault

Austrian-Canadian billionaire and automotive business founder Frank Stronach was found guilty Friday of sexual assault and indecent assault of two women decades ago

Russia strikes an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and 1 person is killed

Russian bombs struck an apartment building on Saturday in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing at least one person and wounding nine, including a 6-year-old child,…

A founder of Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft killed in a plane crash in western France

A founder of global gaming company Ubisoft, maker of Assassin’s Creed, was killed in a plane crash in western France, authorities said Saturday

María Corina Machado vows another run for Venezuelan presidency and eyes return from exile

Venezuela’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado announced Saturday that she plans to run for president again and intends to return to her home…