Unrest driven by economic hardship has spread to most provinces, drawing international attention—as rights groups report hundreds of arrests and rising casualties.
Pyongyang says global instability has increased the need for advanced weapons—as its regime cites recent U.S. military actions as the reason for boosting its own security.
The former Venezuelan strongman is set to appear in a Manhattan courtroom as Washington moves to press long-running drug trafficking and weapons charges.
Switzerland prepares for a national day of mourning, as authorities say many of those killed were teenagers and students—and prosecutors investigate possible negligence.
A militant group claimed responsibility for a winter arson attack on the city’s power network, leaving households without electricity for days and triggering warnings over public safety.
