LONDON (AFP) — NATO head Mark Rutte was on Monday to urge a "quantum leap" in defense capabilities including a "400% increase" in air and missile defense to shield the alliance against Russia.

Moscow said its strikes are continued retaliation for a Ukrainian attack on its bomber planes parked deep inside Russia, including in Siberia, that infuriated the Kremlin.

The mood was buoyant and confident in the wake of Donald Trump's return to the White House earlier this year and strong election results across the continent.

Even at a glance, the differences are obvious. The walls of Ferriday High School are old and worn, surrounded by barbed wire.

Vegetable likenesses of U.S. President Donald Trump and singer Dolly Parton and a papal “Cornclave” went on display Saturday ...

Two people were killed by falling trees and tens of thousands were left without power as severe storms rolled through the ...

A runaway pet zebra that was on the loose for more than a week in Tennessee and became an internet sensation in the process was captured Sunday, authorities said. Ed the Zebra was captured safely ...