The number of Roman Catholics is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else, according to the Vatican.

Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.

With the midterms approaching and polls showing unease about the economy, some of President Trump’s arguments about its strength sounded eerily like those of his predecessor.

Plus, how kids are getting around phone-free classroom rules.

Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.

In a widely circulated note, Citrini Research painted a dire picture of job losses and stock market sell-offs, though many analysts and economists questioned its conclusions.

A fifth-grade teacher and his principal wife hid in their bedroom as dozens of people who believed he might be a kidnapper appeared on their suburban street.

The Oscars has become friendlier to non-English language movies. And the movies seem aware of their American audiences.

In some schools, Yondr, a pouch marketed to keep kids off devices, has proved no match for actual children.

Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.

Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.

As the forecast rapidly worsened, Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged his staff to implement new policies and emphasized the need to communicate aggressively about the snow.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani selected Erin Dalton, a public official in the Pittsburgh area, to head New York City’s Department of Social Services.

When Malibu Diner in Chelsea shut down on Sunday night, it ended a unique breakfast program for older people in the city.

“I can’t believe America missed an all-new ‘Will Trent’ for this one,” he joked.

A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.

“Her children have let her down,” said one woman, referring to Queen Elizabeth II. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s fall from grace drew strong reactions from some. Others said they just did not care.

Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables.

The judge said the court itself would search the devices, which were seized from a Washington Post reporter’s home last month.

Three editors in Washington discuss their approach to coverage of politicians and witnesses who sometimes seem to be performing for the cameras.