Category Archives: World News – ABC Audio
Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests on new North Korean warship
Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images(LONDON) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly oversaw the test of a supersonic cruise missile fired from a new battleship -- the destroyer...
Apr 30, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war cannot end until 'nuances' addressed, Kremlin says
Jose Colon/Anadolu via Getty Images(LONDON) -- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned Wednesday that "a whole series of nuances" needs to be addressed before Russia will agree to any U.S.-brokered ...
Apr 30, 2025
No charges for hockey player arrested in on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson
Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty Images(LONDON) -- A professional hockey player who was arrested in connection with the 2023 on-ice death of former NHL player Adam Johnson will not face charges, B...
Apr 29, 2025
Papal conclave will last only 2 or 3 days, cardinal predicts
Christopher Furlong/Getty Images(VATICAN CITY) -- The cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, reportedly told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave" that could selec...
Apr 29, 2025
US, Russia discuss Ukraine peace talks as amid dueling drone strikes
Yurii Tynnyi/Suspilne Ukraine/JSC "UA:PBC"/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images(LONDON) -- U.S. and Russian officials continued Ukraine peace discussions as the Kremlin announced a three-day ceasefi...
Apr 29, 2025
22 people killed, 3 injured in restaurant fire in China
(LONDON) -- At least 22 people have been killed and three others were injured in a fire at a restaurant in northern China on Tuesday afternoon, according to Chinese state media.The blaze broke out at ...
Apr 29, 2025
Israel's UNRWA ban, humanitarian obligations under scrutiny in Hague hearings
Moiz Salhi/Anadolu via Getty Images(LONDON) -- Israel’s humanitarian aid obligations in Gaza and its ban on UNRWA, the United Nations agency that provides civil and medical services to Palestini...
Apr 29, 2025
Millions without power as outages hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say
Sandra Montanez/Getty Images(LONDON) -- Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France lost power on Monday following a "severe disruption" in the European electrical system, the S...
Apr 28, 2025
Putin declares temporary truce during Victory Day anniversary celebrations
(LONDON) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire to come into effect during the 80th anniversary commemoration of V Day, which celebrates the victory of the S...
Apr 28, 2025
Conclave to replace Pope Francis to begin May 7, Vatican says
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images(ROME and LONDON) -- The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday.Cardinals will convene at the Vatican to begin a process of fi...
Apr 28, 2025