US, China hold 'candid, constructive' talks in Beijing, but agree on little
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese officials for nearly six hours, but the prospects of a breakthrough in relations are slim, he said.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese officials for nearly six hours, but the prospects of a breakthrough in relations are slim, he said.
Sweltering India heat wave kills nearly 100 people
During heat waves, the country usually suffers severe water shortages, with tens of millions of its 1.4 billion people lacking running water.
During heat waves, the country usually suffers severe water shortages, with tens of millions of its 1.4 billion people lacking running water.
Hundreds missing in migrant boat sinking; EU Commissioner says 'worst ever tragedy' in Mediterranean
An undetermined amount of people numbering in the hundreds remained missing and were likely killed when the migrant vessel sank earlier this week.
An undetermined amount of people numbering in the hundreds remained missing and were likely killed when the migrant vessel sank earlier this week.
Bus full of seniors heading to casino in Canada collides with truck, killing 15
“The public is reeling and asking a lot of questions..." an official said. “Death on this scale is never normalized for us."
“The public is reeling and asking a lot of questions..." an official said. “Death on this scale is never normalized for us."
'Better than before': Pope Francis leaves hospital 9 days after operation
"Still alive,'' the pope quipped when a reporter asked how he was while leaving the hospital on Friday.
"Still alive,'' the pope quipped when a reporter asked how he was while leaving the hospital on Friday.
American arrested for pushing tourists into ravine near famous German castle, killing 1
Authorities say an American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle in southern Germany after he allegedly pushed the two women down a steep slope.
Authorities say an American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle in southern Germany after he allegedly pushed the two women down a steep slope.
2 Americans found dead in hotel room in Mexico's Baja California
The Americans are believed to have died in El Pescadero, Mexico, after inhaling gas.
The Americans are believed to have died in El Pescadero, Mexico, after inhaling gas.
Germany to provide $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024
The compensation includes $888.9 million to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors.
The compensation includes $888.9 million to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
American Airlines ends free checked luggage for many international travelers
Flying will become even more expensive for basic economy passengers traveling internationally.
Flying will become even more expensive for basic economy passengers traveling internationally.
Swiss teen Celine Naef defeats Venus Williams at the Libema Open
Seven-time major champion Venus Williams lost her first competitive singles match since injuring her hamstring in January, succumbing to 17-year-old Celine Naef 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 at the Libema Open grass-court tournament on Tuesday.
Seven-time major champion Venus Williams lost her first competitive singles match since injuring her hamstring in January, succumbing to 17-year-old Celine Naef 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 at the Libema Open grass-court tournament on Tuesday.
Drinking alcohol could increase risk of more than 60 diseases, study suggests
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
BTS anniversary: South Koreans celebrate 10 years of K-pop group
Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks were lit up in purple as the country celebrates the 10th anniversary of BTS, whose global popularity is a source of national pride.
Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks were lit up in purple as the country celebrates the 10th anniversary of BTS, whose global popularity is a source of national pride.
Japan rocked by Pokémon card crime spree as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal from shops: report
A new report from The Wall Street Journal details the extravagant lengths thieves have gone to steal these highly sought-after cards – some of which fetch for six figures.
A new report from The Wall Street Journal details the extravagant lengths thieves have gone to steal these highly sought-after cards – some of which fetch for six figures.
24 Hours of Le Mans: Ferrari topples Toyota after 50-year absence
Ferrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling mighty Toyota in the most iconic sports car race in the world.
Ferrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling mighty Toyota in the most iconic sports car race in the world.
China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, US confirms
The U.S. intelligence community has determined Chinese spying from Cuba is an "ongoing" matter.
The U.S. intelligence community has determined Chinese spying from Cuba is an "ongoing" matter.
Children missing for 40 days after plane crash in Amazon jungle found alive
Colombian authorities have found alive four Indigenous children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago and had been the subject of n intense search in the Amazon jungles that held Colombians on edge.
Colombian authorities have found alive four Indigenous children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago and had been the subject of n intense search in the Amazon jungles that held Colombians on edge.
Driver slapped with $129,544 speeding fine; Here's why
Finland has a special way of calculating fines.
Finland has a special way of calculating fines.
Knife attack in French town critically wounds 4 young children
The children between 22 months and 3 years old suffered life-threatening injuries, and two adults also were wounded. A suspect, identified by police as a 31-year-old Syrian, was detained.
The children between 22 months and 3 years old suffered life-threatening injuries, and two adults also were wounded. A suspect, identified by police as a 31-year-old Syrian, was detained.