No masks required, but Japanese fans still wear them at World Baseball Classic
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Biden tells US to have confidence in banks after 2 collapse
President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval.
President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval.
US and South Korea hold drills as North Korea test-fires missiles from submarine
The South Korean and U.S. drills include a computer simulation and field training exercises. North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, and concerns about China’s ambitions, are pushing the United States to beef up its Asian alliances.
The South Korean and U.S. drills include a computer simulation and field training exercises. North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, and concerns about China’s ambitions, are pushing the United States to beef up its Asian alliances.
N. Korea launches two missiles from submarine in weapons test
The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.
The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.
Judge orders man to pay ex-wife over $200K for 25 years of housework
The woman claimed her dedication to the housework left her without career prospects.
The woman claimed her dedication to the housework left her without career prospects.
Artist creates sand portrait of Colin Farrell ahead of Oscars
Oscar-nominated Colin Farrell is getting some artistic love from his homeland ahead of the Academy Awards.
Oscar-nominated Colin Farrell is getting some artistic love from his homeland ahead of the Academy Awards.
Rapper Costa Titch dies at 28 after collapsing onstage during music festival
Costa Titch was performing at the Nasrec Expo Centre when he fell over onstage.
Costa Titch was performing at the Nasrec Expo Centre when he fell over onstage.
How a road trip to Mexico turned deadly for 4 South Carolina friends
It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.
It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.
Infant Buddha found in Australia originated from Ming Dynasty, expert says
The artifact was discovered along a road in Shark Bay, Western Australia.
The artifact was discovered along a road in Shark Bay, Western Australia.
Mexican president to US: Fentanyl is your problem
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador appeared to depict the synthetic opioid epidemic largely as a U.S. problem, and said the United States should use family values to fight drug addiction.
Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador appeared to depict the synthetic opioid epidemic largely as a U.S. problem, and said the United States should use family values to fight drug addiction.
BP CEO pay doubles to $12M as energy profits surge
BP's profit doubled to $28 billion as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent oil and gas prices soaring.
BP's profit doubled to $28 billion as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent oil and gas prices soaring.
Texas women missing in Mexico after crossing border on trip
The husband of one of the women spoke to her by phone while she was traveling in Mexico, but grew concerned when he couldn't reach her afterward.
The husband of one of the women spoke to her by phone while she was traveling in Mexico, but grew concerned when he couldn't reach her afterward.
Iran, Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic relations with China's help
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions.
Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions.
Born 4 months early, world’s most premature twins celebrate their 1st birthday
One year after a Toronto couple were told there was no chance of their babies surviving, the world's most premature twins are thriving.
One year after a Toronto couple were told there was no chance of their babies surviving, the world's most premature twins are thriving.
Gunman kills 6 at Jehovah's Witnesses hall shooting in Germany, police say
Eight people were wounded, including a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant and lost the baby. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the death toll could rise.
Eight people were wounded, including a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant and lost the baby. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the death toll could rise.
Giving the middle finger is ‘God-given right,' Canadian judge declares
'To be abundantly clear, it is not a crime to give someone the finger,' a Canadian judge wrote in his ruling.
'To be abundantly clear, it is not a crime to give someone the finger,' a Canadian judge wrote in his ruling.
Watch: Curious koala crawls into gas station and climbs employee
Volunteer wildlife rescuer Jemma Manfre told local media that the koala was “pretty chill” and sitting in a service area behind the counter.
Volunteer wildlife rescuer Jemma Manfre told local media that the koala was “pretty chill” and sitting in a service area behind the counter.
Mexican cartel reportedly apologizes for kidnapping, killing Americans
In an apology letter, cartel leaders said those responsible for the deadly kidnappings had a "lack of discipline" and acted on their own.
In an apology letter, cartel leaders said those responsible for the deadly kidnappings had a "lack of discipline" and acted on their own.
La Nina is over and El Nino could be on the way, forecasters say
The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.
The climate phenomenon is a by-product of a years-long cycle of water temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and has been in its cool phase for the past three winters -- a rare feat for an event that typically lasts for one winter, maybe two.
Everyone can now go topless at public swimming pools in Berlin
The new bathing rules to allow everyone to go swimming without covering their upper bodies come in reaction to a woman’s complaint alleging discrimination.
The new bathing rules to allow everyone to go swimming without covering their upper bodies come in reaction to a woman’s complaint alleging discrimination.