Thousands of people have gathered in Nepal’s capital to protest proposed legislation that would allow the government to nationalize centuries-old community and religious trusts responsible for organizing festivals and ceremonies.

An American billionaire has given Oxford University 150 million pounds ($188.6 million) for a new institute that will study the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and computing technologies.

The Latest on developments in the Persian Gulf region amid rising tensions between Iran and the U.S. (all times local):

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is stepping up her campaign outreach to the black community.

Burundi national Nina Muregwa says she feels threatened again. After escaping death threats back home over her sexual identity the 17-year-old thought she had found a sanctuary in Kenya. Recent incidents, however, have left her scared for her life once more.

The Latest on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting (all times local):

The millionaire founder of an 'alt-right' think tank may be dismissed as a defendant in a lawsuit related to a deadly white nationalist rally in Virginia.

South Korea said Wednesday it plans to send 50,000 tons of rice to North Korea through the World Food Program, in its second aid package announced in past weeks as it seeks to help with North Korean food shortages and improve bilateral relations.

Official figures show that inflation in Britain dipped in May, back to the Bank of England’s target, amid lower air fares and car prices.

Prosecutors in Germany say a 31-year-old Syrian citizen faces terrorism charges for joining the Islamic State group in Syria.