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The laws do not immediately take effect, but Israel’s international allies said they were deeply worried about their potential impact on Palestinians as the Gaza war’s humanitarian toll worsens.(Image credit: Fatima Shbair/AP)

Trump's speeches are now more erratic and profane. Israel bans U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees. Former police detective in Kentucky is on trial again for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights.

Spanish artist Judeline's debut album, Bodhiria, melds the flamenco and Arabic traditions of her native Andalusia with modern electronic production.

Japan is the only country where married couples are required to use one surname or family name. Most often it's women who give up their surname and women's rights advocates have fought for decades for the right to use different surnames in marriage. And now proponents are using a new argument to make their point.

Veteran rocker unveils first concerts of the new year. Continue reading…

"We're now eager to make a noise," Pete Townshend said. Continue reading…

A London distributor says thieves posing as a French client stole some $389,000 worth of cheddar. The tight-knit U.K. cheese community is on high alert — and asking people to help sniff out the goods.

The Nashville-based singer-songwriter sought inspiration from Dorothy's journey in The Wizard of Oz.

Egypt has a new cease-fire proposal amid Israel’s bombardment and siege of northern Gaza. Israel is discussing the proposal but waiting to see who is elected U.S. president, an official told NPR.(Image credit: Omar El Qattaa)

Despite the prevalence of ghost players, it remains a dirty little (open) secret in the rock world. Continue reading…