Today’s Lead News Stories

The United States said Tuesday it recognizes opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as president-elect of Venezuela -- the first time it called him that -- four months after a disputed election in which incumbent Nicolas Maduro claimed victory amid accusations of fraud.

TV personality’s medical advice has proven so controversial a 2014 study declared half of it ‘baseless or wrong’

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu is urging Gulf states to find ways to bolster Lebanon's armed forces, saying they will be crucial for securing border areas after Israel's war with Hezbollah.

Landmines and unexploded munitions claimed more victims in Myanmar than in any other country last year, a monitor said on Wednesday, with over 1,000 people killed or wounded in the country.

US President Biden’s decision to provide antipersonnel mines comes after Ukraine fired ATACMS missiles into Russia.

Lai denies supporting Hong Kong independence, says his now-defunct newspaper stood for ‘core values’ of city’s people.

Dr Oz, best known for his daytime talkshow, leaned heavily into Trumpism during his failed 2022 run for US Senate

Billionaire and former Senate candidate served in president-elect’s cabinet in first administration

Prosecutors oppose Michigan school shooter's plea withdrawal; parents serving sentences; victims' families seek investigation.

Gov. Greg Abbott also announced that the state is adding more floating barriers to the Rio Grande.

Locals regularly post pictures on social media of vehicles damaged on hitting the bridge despite the clear signage