Eggs thrown at King Charles III, man detained

A protester was arrested Wednesday after hurling eggs and vitriol at King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort.

Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'

Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.

Polish leader blames country's low birthrate on young women drinking too much alcohol

A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.

Putin-linked businessman admits to US election meddling

Kremlin-connected entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so — confirming for the first time the accusations that he has rejected for years.

North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South Korean and US targets

North Korea’s military says its recent barrage of missile tests was practiced to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems.

North Korea covertly sending artillery to Russia, White House says

The White House on Wednesday accused North Korea of covertly shipping a "significant number" of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine.

The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback

Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.

Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing

“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”

Lee Jihan, K-Pop singer & actor, dies at 24 in Seoul crowd crush

The 24-year-old entertainer competed in a singing competition and moved into acting, where he appeared in a web-based sitcom in 2019.

9 arrested after bridge collapse in India kills at least 134

Police in western India have arrested nine people as they investigate the collapse of a newly repaired 143-year-old suspension bridge.

China slams reported plan for US B-52 bombers in Australia

The United States is preparing to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in northern Australia, a news report said Monday, prompting China to accuse the U.S. of undermining regional peace and stability.