Category Archives: World News – ABC Audio
Egypt recovers trove of smuggled ancient artifacts from the US, officials say
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities(CAIRO) -- Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced this week it had successfully recovered a rare trove of smuggled artifacts from the United S...
May 14, 2025
Gaza's entire population faces 'critical' levels of hunger: Report
Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu via Getty Images(GAZA) -- Gaza's entire population is experiencing critical levels of hunger amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the third month of Israel cutting off aid t...
May 13, 2025
Ukraine-Russia peace talks 'chess' match pits Zelenskyy against Putin
Jose Colon/Anadolu via Getty Images(LONDON) -- President Vladimir Putin appears to be facing a dilemma as Russian and Ukrainian representatives prepare for direct peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, on T...
May 13, 2025
US bans livestock imports from Mexico due to spread of flesh-eating pest
Ramdan Fatoni/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- All imports of live cattle, horse and bison from the southern border have been banned due to the spread of a flesh-eating pest in Mexico, the U.S. Department ...
May 13, 2025
Over a ton of cocaine worth nearly half a billion dollars seized off Australian coast
Australian Federal Police(LONDON) -- Over a ton of cocaine worth close to nearly half a billion dollars has been seized from a boat off the coast of Australia, officials have confirmed.Detectives from...
May 13, 2025
Qatar's luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say
Win McNamee/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration's plan to accept a luxury jet donated by the Qatari government to use as Air Force One raises significant security concerns, intelligen...
May 13, 2025
Kim Kardashian to testify Tuesday in Paris trial over 2016 jewelry heist
Matt Crossick/PA Images via Getty Images(LONDON) -- Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is expected on Tuesday to take the stand in a Paris courtroom, where a trial is underway for 10 peop...
May 13, 2025
American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity, in IDF custody
Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images(LONDON) -- American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday after suc...
May 12, 2025
Malnourished children, hospital supplies running low: Impact of 2 months of no aid in Gaza
(pawel.gaul/Getty Images)(LONDON) -- Israel's decision to halt all humanitarian aid from crossing into Gaza is entering its third month.The Israeli government said the blockade is to pressure Hamas to...
May 10, 2025
Ukraine and allies ready for 'full unconditional' 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, foreign minister says
(Valentyn Semenov / EyeEm/Getty Images)(LONDON) -- Ukraine and its allies "are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire" with Russia "for at least 30 days" beginning on Monday, the Ukrainian foreign m...
May 10, 2025