Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space

In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.

Ed Sheeran plays for sick patients at children's hospital in Australia

British pop star Ed Sheeran treated young patients to a concert when he visited a children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia while he was on tour. .

Romanian court rules to hold controversial social media star Andrew Tate for 30 more days

A court in Romania’s capital has agreed Tuesday to extend social media influencer Andrew Tate’s detention on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking by another 30 days.

Biden pledges US, ally commitment to Ukraine during speech in Poland

Biden dismissed the notion of waning American support for Ukraine during his surprise visit Monday, and reaffirmed on Tuesday the country's dedication to security in Europe.

4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds

The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.

Death toll rises to 8 from new Turkey-Syria earthquake

Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.

Mardi Gras 2023: A look at 'Fat Tuesday' foods around the world

Fat Tuesday, Pączki Day, Pancake Day — whatever you call it, here’s a look at different food traditions to celebrate.

Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada

The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.

Putin blames West for Ukraine war, defends invasion in major speech

Putin also said the country would suspend its participation in the New START Treaty, signed by Russia and the U.S. in 2010 in an effort to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion.

Turkish Americans in Arizona stepping up to help earthquake victims

In the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that killed many people in parts of Turkey, a Turkish couple in the Phoenix area is trying to do whatever they can to help their family, as well as others, back home.

Magnitude-6.4 earthquake again rocks devastated areas of Turkey, Syria

Monday's earthquake was centered in the town of Defne, in Turkey's Hatay province, one the worst-hit regions in the magnitude-7.8 quake that hit on Feb. 6. A number of buildings collapsed in the new quake, trapping people inside.

Strong winds fling boat sail through air as crowd flees at Australia event

Team Canada's catamaran wing sail suffered significant damage after "gusty thunderstorms" sent the sail flying through the air at an Australia sailing event.

Biden makes unannounced visit to Ukraine: 'One year later, Kyiv stands'

President Joe Biden’s Monday visit was a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.