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.

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.

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.

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.

Men's World Cup will have female referees for the 1st time ever

Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar.

Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season

Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.

Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine

Russia, whose war on Ukraine spurred Finland and Sweden to join the military organization, has warned that it wouldn't welcome such a move and could respond.

4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say

British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.

First all-Black climbing team reaches Mt. Everest summit

Seven members of Full Circle Everest conquered the highest point on Earth, hoping to inspire people of color to also reach new heights.

Biden signs order to redeploy troops to Somalia, reversing Trump

Reversing Trump, Biden has signed an order to deploy US troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about al-Shabab extremists.

Eurovision 2022: Ukraine's band wins popular, whacky song contest as war rages back home

This year's Eurovision brought the usual - flames, whacky costumes and dance moves - and a somber win for Ukraine's band, Kalush Orchestra, as war rages on back home.

Israeli police beat pallbearers at funeral for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The incident occurred as mourners carried the coffin of Abu Akleh, causing them to briefly drop the casket in a shocking start to the procession.