Futuristic giant 3D cat appears over Tokyo billboard
A giant three-dimensional cat appeared on a large billboard in Tokyo.
A giant three-dimensional cat appeared on a large billboard in Tokyo.
Several countries in Asia reinstate COVID-19 restrictions amid rapid infections
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.
Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus have rushed to implement tough restrictions.
Biden nominates Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has officially been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. ambassador to India.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has officially been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as U.S. ambassador to India.
Ransomware attacks: Biden urges Putin to crack down on cybercriminals
The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."
The White House says President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and its critical infrastructure."
Haiti president assassination: US sending FBI, DHS officials
The United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
The United States will be sending senior FBI and homeland security officials to Haiti in the aftermath of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Rapper Lil Baby detained, NBA star James Harden frisked by Paris police
American rapper Lil Baby was detained in Paris on Thursday for allegedly transporting drugs, according to the city prosecutor’s office. NBA star James Harden also was stopped but not detained.
American rapper Lil Baby was detained in Paris on Thursday for allegedly transporting drugs, according to the city prosecutor’s office. NBA star James Harden also was stopped but not detained.
Lightning strikes truck in shocking video — Here's why the driver survived
A dashcam on a trailing vehicle captured footage of lightning striking a truck on a Chinese road on Sunday.
A dashcam on a trailing vehicle captured footage of lightning striking a truck on a Chinese road on Sunday.
Bangladesh factory fire: 52 dead after workers trapped by illegally locked door
A Bangladesh food and beverage factory caught fire, killing at least 52 people. Officials said many were trapped inside by an illegally locked door.
A Bangladesh food and beverage factory caught fire, killing at least 52 people. Officials said many were trapped inside by an illegally locked door.
Sarah Everard: UK police officer pleads guilty to woman's murder
Wayne Couzens, a London Metropolitan Police officer, pleaded guilty to murdering a 33-year-old woman who was abducted as she walked home.
Wayne Couzens, a London Metropolitan Police officer, pleaded guilty to murdering a 33-year-old woman who was abducted as she walked home.
Haiti president assassination: 2 Haitian Americans among 6 arrested
Mathias Pierre, Haiti’s minister of elections, told The Associated Press that James Solages was among six people arrested in the 36 hours since the brazen killing of President Jovenel Moise.
Mathias Pierre, Haiti’s minister of elections, told The Associated Press that James Solages was among six people arrested in the 36 hours since the brazen killing of President Jovenel Moise.
Houses in rural Japan are selling for $500
In order to combat a growing population crisis, Japanese authorities are listing some abandoned houses — also known as “akiya” — for $500.
In order to combat a growing population crisis, Japanese authorities are listing some abandoned houses — also known as “akiya” — for $500.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics after officials declare state of emergency
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Fans were banned from the postponed Tokyo Olympics set to open in just two weeks after a state of emergency was declared on Thursday.
Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change, study says
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
The deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest was “virtually impossible” without human-caused climate change, a new scientific analysis found.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 4 million people
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The global death toll from the novel coronavirus has surpassed a staggering 4 million people, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, official says
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Egypt releases Ever Given months after cargo ship blocked Suez Canal
The Ever Given is leaving the region after its Japanese owner, Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd., reached a settlement with canal authorities over a compensation amount, following more than three months of negotiations and a court standoff.
The Ever Given is leaving the region after its Japanese owner, Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd., reached a settlement with canal authorities over a compensation amount, following more than three months of negotiations and a court standoff.
Dalai Lama turns 86: Spiritual leader expresses appreciation in video message
The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has celebrated his 86th birthday by thanking his supporters and expressing his appreciation to India, where he has lived since he fled his homeland in 1959.
The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has celebrated his 86th birthday by thanking his supporters and expressing his appreciation to India, where he has lived since he fled his homeland in 1959.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
Celebrating World Chocolate Day
Every year on July 7, the world celebrates chocolate. How much do you know about the popular treat?
Every year on July 7, the world celebrates chocolate. How much do you know about the popular treat?