US Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, escalating tensions with China

China had warned of “resolute and strong measures” if Pelosi went ahead with the trip to Taiwan. She is the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.

BP earnings triple to $8.5 billion as prices soared during Russia-Ukraine war

The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.

US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri

President Joe Biden is expressing hope that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

Shops in Spain must set A/C no lower than 81 degrees to save energy

Shops will also be obliged to keep doors closed and heating systems must be checked more often to increase efficiency under the new measures.

Nancy Pelosi starts Asian tour with speculation over Taiwan visit

Local media in Taiwan say Pelosi is expected to arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years.

Kremlin poker-faced on US swap offer to free Griner, Whelan

A person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner.

Diner discovers 100-million-year-old dinosaur footprints at restaurant in China

Paleontologists went to the restaurant and used a 3D scanner to confirm that it was the tracks of two brontosauruses from the early Cretaceous period.

WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now

The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.

See why countless jellyfish are invading Israeli sea

Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.

Brittney Griner: WNBA star's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.

Pope apologizes for ‘devastating’ school abuses in Canada

Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.

Canada police respond to 'multiple shooting scenes' with homeless victims; 'lone' gunman in custody
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Canadian police responded to multiple separate shooting scenes and wounded victims across the city and township of Langley in British Columbia Monday before the lone gunman was taken into custody. (Credit: Jess Lee via Storyful)

Japanese city searching for wild monkeys after nearly 40 people attacked

The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.

Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan triggering evacuations

Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.