Thousands filled the streets of the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest plans to mine one of Europe’s largest deposits of lithium. Lithium is a crucial material for electric car batteries.

After several days of rapid advances in western Russia, the Ukrainian military offensive has slowed. Russia is sending reinforcements to the area, but has not yet launched a major counterattack.

The Games in Paris wrapped up with the closing ceremony. We take a look at the lavish celebration.

Researchers say an ancient calendar discovered in southern Turkey may also memorialize a devastating comet strike that hit Earth nearly 13,000 years ago.

Officials and state-controlled media have launched a major campaign against the rally, comparing it to the uprising in Ukraine that led to the fall of that country's then pro-Russia president in 2013.

The Israeli military acknowledged the strike, claiming it hit a Hamas command center within the school. Hamas denied that.

Researchers at Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center say Iran was behind four fake news sites geared toward amplifying polarizing messages to both liberal and conservative audiences.

The VOEPASS airlines passenger plane crashed in a residential area of Vinhedo, Brazil, on Friday.

Musician esperanza spalding was in college when she became a fan of Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento. Now she's made an album with him.

With the equestrian events in the books, the reviews are in: The temporary grandstand built on the estate of Versailles was "spectacular," "magnificent" and a source of pride for residents of France.

Ngamba will leave Paris with a bronze medal, a historic first for the refugee team, now in its third Games. Ngamba, who lives in England, can't return to her native Cameroon because of her sexuality.

Video on social media shows long lines of Russia civilians driving out of villages to escape the fighting. Some plead for help from Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying they fear for their lives.

Austria's interior minister said an 18-year-old was taken into custody Thursday evening in Vienna after allegedly being in contact with the main suspect.

The French capital has tried to improve accessibility for people with disabilities ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics. Challenges remain, however, particularly in the underground Metro system.

As the sport makes its Olympic debut in Paris, a small crew of dancers from Ukraine look forward to representing their war-torn country and its rich culture on the world stage.