Why Japan is cracking down on baby names like ‘Pikachu’ and ‘Kitty'
Parents will need to inform local authorities of the phonetic reading of their child's name.
Parents will need to inform local authorities of the phonetic reading of their child's name.
Trump delaying 50% tariff on European Union
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
Man wakes up to find grounded cargo ship just missed his home
The man apparently slept through the whole ordeal, and only woke up after a neighbor rang his doorbell.
The man apparently slept through the whole ordeal, and only woke up after a neighbor rang his doorbell.
Golden Dome: Pres. Trump announces missile defense plans
President Trump held a briefing on Tuesday as his administration moves forward with its Golden Dome missile defense plan.
President Trump held a briefing on Tuesday as his administration moves forward with its Golden Dome missile defense plan.
NTSB on Mexican Navy training ship bridge crash
NTSB officials held a news conference on Monday to discuss the Mexican Navy training ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
NTSB officials held a news conference on Monday to discuss the Mexican Navy training ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.
Chris Brown to be held without bail on charge related to nightclub attack
Hip-hop and R&B singer Chris Brown will be held in custody while facing charges that he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Hip-hop and R&B singer Chris Brown will be held in custody while facing charges that he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas
Hamas said they were releasing Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, as a gesture of good will towards the Trump administration.
Hamas said they were releasing Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, as a gesture of good will towards the Trump administration.
Five arrested, over a ton of cocaine worth $400M seized off Australia coast
Five men were arrested after authorities seized over a ton of cocaine worth an estimated $400.5 million USD.
Five men were arrested after authorities seized over a ton of cocaine worth an estimated $400.5 million USD.
Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history'
He considers himself "lucky enough" to have discovered "a page of history."
He considers himself "lucky enough" to have discovered "a page of history."
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza in first Sunday noon blessing
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as pope and called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as pope and called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Watch: Elderly German tourist rescued getting stuck near Chilean volcano
A 78-year-old German tourist was rescued near the Olca volcano, located near the Chile-Bolivia border.
A 78-year-old German tourist was rescued near the Olca volcano, located near the Chile-Bolivia border.
Watch: Firefighters pull off 'epic' rescue of hikers in steep Brazilian park
An “epic” nighttime rescue on May 3 saved nine hikers and a guide stranded on a steep trail in Brazil’s Serra dos Órgãos National Park.
An “epic” nighttime rescue on May 3 saved nine hikers and a guide stranded on a steep trail in Brazil’s Serra dos Órgãos National Park.
India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire deal, Trump says
President Trump announced Saturday that India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal to end fighting between the nuclear-armed rivals.
President Trump announced Saturday that India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal to end fighting between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Conclave latest: Black smoke rises from chimney - no pope elected on Day 1
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.
India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in what Islamabad calls ‘act of war’
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing 31 people in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war.
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing 31 people in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war.
Pres. Trump meets with Canadian PM Mark Carney
President Donald Trump met at the White House with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump met at the White House with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday.