China accuses US of attempting to block development, demands technology curbs be repealed
President Joe Biden signed an order that adds restrictions that limit Chinese access to U.S. processor chips used in smartphones, artificial intelligence, and other technology on security grounds.
President Joe Biden signed an order that adds restrictions that limit Chinese access to U.S. processor chips used in smartphones, artificial intelligence, and other technology on security grounds.
Italian patriarch crushed under cheese wheel avalanche, grieving family rushes to salvage supply
An Italian cheese maker died this week after thousands of cheese wheels fell and crushed him in his warehouse.
An Italian cheese maker died this week after thousands of cheese wheels fell and crushed him in his warehouse.
Boy photographed playing in dust pile dies moments later: 'Tragic'
A 7-year-old boy in Brazil died moments after he played in a pile of limestone powder, poisoning him as he breathed the powder into his lungs.
A 7-year-old boy in Brazil died moments after he played in a pile of limestone powder, poisoning him as he breathed the powder into his lungs.
July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.
Houston woman detained in Dubai known as the ‘Sassy Trucker’ leaves after months long legal dispute
A Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker" who had been stranded in Dubai for months over an altercation at a car rental agency left the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, an advocate for the woman said.
A Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker" who had been stranded in Dubai for months over an altercation at a car rental agency left the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, an advocate for the woman said.
Morocco bus crash leaves at least 24 dead
At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.
At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.
Army vet seeks to save Afghan commando stuck in Turkey, living in fear of Taliban
John Paluska has been in a 2-year battle to save friend from Taliban retribution and bring him to the United States.
John Paluska has been in a 2-year battle to save friend from Taliban retribution and bring him to the United States.
Nigerian stowaways survive 14-day trip across Atlantic on ship's rudder, drank ocean water: report
The group of Nigerian stowaways survived for two weeks on the cargo ship's rudder by reportedly drinking the ocean water crashing below them.
The group of Nigerian stowaways survived for two weeks on the cargo ship's rudder by reportedly drinking the ocean water crashing below them.
Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.
A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.
Paris Olympics: Rains set back test of preparations for swimming in the Seine
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.
China proposes limit for children’s smartphone time to a maximum of 2 hours daily
Chinese regulators proposed rules on Wednesday that would limit the amount of smartphone screen time for children.
Chinese regulators proposed rules on Wednesday that would limit the amount of smartphone screen time for children.
English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, wife of 18 years announce separation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that he and his wife Sophie were separating.
Watch: Man dresses up in realistic dog costume, gets taken for a walk
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
The Japanese man reportedly spent close to $16,000 on a realistic border collie outfit.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan bombing that killed 54 at pro-Taliban election rally
An Afghan branch of Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people at a pro-Taliban party’s election rally, in one of the region’s worst attacks in recent years.
An Afghan branch of Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people at a pro-Taliban party’s election rally, in one of the region’s worst attacks in recent years.
Pakistan bombing kills at least 44 people and injures nearly 200
An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.
An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.
American mother, daughter kidnapped in Haiti: 'Do not travel' advisory issued
The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” in Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave.
The U.S. State Department has issued a “do not travel advisory” in Haiti and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave.
Drunk Delta Airlines passenger downs 11 drinks, sexually assaults minor and her mom on 9-hour flight: lawsuit
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
A belligerent drunk on a Delta Air Lines flight was served at least 10 vodka drinks and a glass of wine before groping a 16-year-old girl and her mother, court documents allege.
Crew missing after Australian army helicopter ditched off the Queensland coast
Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
Four air crew members were missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States, officials said Saturday.
US to send Taiwan $345 million military aid package
The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.
The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.