Massacre in Mexico:  11 people killed in attack on two bars

At least 11 people, eight of them women, reportedly died after an attack Monday night at two bars, including one inside a hotel, in Mexico. Five others were injured.

WHO chief Tedros to be confirmed for 2nd term after no opposition

No other candidate challenged WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for the post amid the ongoing difficulties of responding to the pandemic.

After 3 months, Russia still bogged down in Ukraine war with no end in sight

As Russia’s war in Ukraine marked its third month on Tuesday, there appeared to be no end in sight and few successes for Moscow on the battlefield.

Biden: US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan

The U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of self-governing in decades.

Starbucks leaving Russian market, closing 130 stores

Starbucks said Monday it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.

Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children

CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.

Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests

By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.

Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe, expert says

A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.

Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial

Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a 62-year-old man in the head in a village in northeastern Ukraine in the early days of the war.

Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal with 12 nations, warns over inflation

Biden launched the new Indo-Pacific trade deal aimed at strengthening economies as he warned Americans worried about inflation that it is “going to be a haul” before they feel relief.

Arizona burn survivors preparing to hike up Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa for a great Arizona cause

A group of burn survivors hiked up Piestewa Peak on May 22, and it's part of their preparation for a hike up Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. The crew is doing the hike in Africa for a great cause in Arizona.

World has 10-week supply of wheat, expert tells UN Security Council: ‘This is seismic’

“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.

Biden signs $40 billion in US aid for Ukraine during Asia trip

The legislation, which was passed by Congress with bipartisan support, deepens the U.S. commitment to Ukraine at a time of uncertainty about the war's future.