2022 World Cup: Captains want to wear rainbow armbands during games in Qatar
FIFA rules ban teams from bringing their own armband designs to the World Cup. The eight European teams asking FIFA to relax its rules include France, Germany, England and the Netherlands.
FIFA rules ban teams from bringing their own armband designs to the World Cup. The eight European teams asking FIFA to relax its rules include France, Germany, England and the Netherlands.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Biden accuses Putin of violating United Nations charter with 'brutal, needless' war
The crux of President Biden's visit to the U.N. is a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
The crux of President Biden's visit to the U.N. is a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
Baby pulled alive from rubble 26 hours after Jordan building collapse
Authorities said a four-month-old girl was “sleeping peacefully” under piles of rubble when crews rescued her.
Authorities said a four-month-old girl was “sleeping peacefully” under piles of rubble when crews rescued her.
Putin sets partial military call-up in Russia, makes veiled threats on nukes
The total number of reservists to be called up in Russia could be as high as 300,000.
The total number of reservists to be called up in Russia could be as high as 300,000.
Rescue efforts underway after 230 whales stranded on Australian shore
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
Deadly Hurricane Fiona batters Turks and Caicos Islands before heading toward Bermuda
Hurricane Fiona could pass very close to Bermuda late Thursday or early Friday, potentially as a powerful Category 4 hurricane.
Hurricane Fiona could pass very close to Bermuda late Thursday or early Friday, potentially as a powerful Category 4 hurricane.
UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
U.S. border crossings rise among Venezuelans, officials say
Nearly 7 of every 10 stops of Venezuelans crossing illegally into the country in August occurred at sectors of the Texas border. Officials said migrants were stopped over 200,000 times last month.
Nearly 7 of every 10 stops of Venezuelans crossing illegally into the country in August occurred at sectors of the Texas border. Officials said migrants were stopped over 200,000 times last month.
With Brittney Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseason
Brittney Griner’s highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.
Brittney Griner’s highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.
Hurricane Fiona strengthens to Category 2 storm after ravaging Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic with damage
Hurricane Fiona was a Category 1 hurricane for its first landfall in southwestern Puerto Rico on Sunday and another landfall in the eastern Dominican Republic early Monday morning.
Hurricane Fiona was a Category 1 hurricane for its first landfall in southwestern Puerto Rico on Sunday and another landfall in the eastern Dominican Republic early Monday morning.
USS Ronald Reagan to arrive at S. Korea despite threats from N. Korea
The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.
The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.
Tesla owner says he’s locked out after battery died, replacement costs $26K
Some Tesla owners have voiced frustration about the electric vehicles, including a group in Norway that went on a hunger strike last month.
Some Tesla owners have voiced frustration about the electric vehicles, including a group in Norway that went on a hunger strike last month.
Deadly magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Mexico, hours after nationwide public drill
The U.S. Geological Survey said it initially registered the strong earthquake about 25 miles southeast of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico.
The U.S. Geological Survey said it initially registered the strong earthquake about 25 miles southeast of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: World gives final farewell to British monarch
Following the state funeral and procession, the queen’s coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, where Elizabeth spent much of her time — and it is now her final resting place.
Following the state funeral and procession, the queen’s coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, where Elizabeth spent much of her time — and it is now her final resting place.
Biden receives criticism from China after saying US would defend Taiwan against invasion
China has criticized President Joe Biden’s statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island.
China has criticized President Joe Biden’s statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
Fiona vs. Maria: How the two hurricanes compare in Puerto Rico
Although the storms are five years apart, they mirror one another in some respects, while differing in others.
Although the storms are five years apart, they mirror one another in some respects, while differing in others.
Cadbury, Burberry: Queen Elizabeth’s favorite brands face losing royal warrant
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many of the products she enjoyed could lose their royal seal from well-known soda brands to cars, and more.
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many of the products she enjoyed could lose their royal seal from well-known soda brands to cars, and more.
How much money do I need to travel the world?
Many factors play into the budget, but here are some tips for figuring out your magic number.
Many factors play into the budget, but here are some tips for figuring out your magic number.