Metallica bringing world tour to Arizona in 2023

Metallica's world tour will stop in Arizona and will feature an in-the-round stage design that relocates the Metallica Snake Pit to center stage, as well as discounted tickets for fans under 16 years of age.

China's Xi Jinping faces threat from public anger over 'zero COVID' policy

Most protesters focused their anger on COVID-19 restrictions that confine families to their homes for months and have been criticized as neither scientific nor effective.

Prince William and Kate making 1st trip to US in 8 years

The trip's purpose is to award a prize to environmental innovators, but will likely be clouded by tensions in the U.S. with Harry and Meghan.

WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns

The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.

Pop star Dua Lipa granted Albanian citizenship

The Albanian president granted her citizenship for what he said was her role in spreading Albanians' fame internationally through her music.

US soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iran flag at World Cup

The U.S. soccer federation briefly displayed Iran’s national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic, saying the move supports protesters in Iran ahead of the two nations’ World Cup match Tuesday. Iran’s government reacted by accusing America of removing the name of God from their national flag.

Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast

While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.

World Cup: Messi draws in biggest crowd in 28 years

Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Saturday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a World Cup match in 28 years.

France reaches knockout stage of World Cup

France saw a big World Cup win Saturday, becoming the first defending champions to reach the round of 16 since 2006.

At least 12 people missing after landslide in Italy

The force of the mud sliding down mountainsides was strong enough to send cars and buses into the sea.

Injured Neymar to miss Brazil's second World Cup match

Brazil says tests performed on Neymar's right ankle showed a ligament injury, and the soccer star will not play against Switzerland on Monday. Neymar sprained his ankle in the second half of Brazil’s win against Serbia.

Who should USA fans root for in Iran vs. Wales?

A Wales win, an Iran win, or a tie, all have a very different set of realities for the Americans, and there are very good reasons why there is a distinct pecking order of favorable results.