Rishi Sunak to become UK's next prime minister
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister
Boris Johnson, who was ousted in July amid ethics scandals, was widely expected to run to replace Liz Truss, who quit last week.
Boris Johnson, who was ousted in July amid ethics scandals, was widely expected to run to replace Liz Truss, who quit last week.
Afghan couple accuse US Marine of abducting their baby
This little girl, now 3½ years old, finds herself at the center of a high-stakes tangle of at least four court cases.
This little girl, now 3½ years old, finds herself at the center of a high-stakes tangle of at least four court cases.
Iranian troops in Crimea backing Russian drone strikes, White House says
A White House official says Iran has sent a small number of personnel to help Russian troops in launching Iranian-made drones against Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.
A White House official says Iran has sent a small number of personnel to help Russian troops in launching Iranian-made drones against Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after policies triggered economic turmoil
Liz Truss, who said she will remain in office until a replacement is chosen, has been prime minister for just 45 days.
Liz Truss, who said she will remain in office until a replacement is chosen, has been prime minister for just 45 days.
Brittney Griner spends 32nd birthday in Russian prison
Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing is scheduled for Oct. 25. While it’s unlikely the appeal will overturn her conviction, her lawyers hope it could lessen the sentence.
Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing is scheduled for Oct. 25. While it’s unlikely the appeal will overturn her conviction, her lawyers hope it could lessen the sentence.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid triggered a tsunami with mile-high waves, new study says
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
Iran's Elnaz Rekabi, female climber who competed without hijab, arrives in Tehran
An Instagram post on an account attributed to Iran's Elnaz Rekabi called her not wearing the hijab “unintentional," but fears for her safety have grown.
An Instagram post on an account attributed to Iran's Elnaz Rekabi called her not wearing the hijab “unintentional," but fears for her safety have grown.
Fears grow for Iranian female rock climber who competed without hijab abroad
Female climber Elnaz Rekabi may have been forced to leave South Korea early by Iranian officials and could face arrest back home, Farsi-language media outside of Iran reported.
Female climber Elnaz Rekabi may have been forced to leave South Korea early by Iranian officials and could face arrest back home, Farsi-language media outside of Iran reported.
UK woman flies 7,000 miles to Hawaii to scatter pet hamster’s ashes
Lisa Murray-Lang said her pet hamster, Spud, loved “traveling” during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Lisa Murray-Lang said her pet hamster, Spud, loved “traveling” during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Poll: Most Americans believe US relations with adversaries like Russia, North Korea growing more hostile
Two years into the Biden administration, the poll from the Pearson Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 60% of U.S. adults say relations with adversaries will get worse, up from 26% four years ago at the same point in the Trump administration.
Two years into the Biden administration, the poll from the Pearson Institute and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 60% of U.S. adults say relations with adversaries will get worse, up from 26% four years ago at the same point in the Trump administration.
BTS members to do mandatory military service in South Korea, agency says
BTS members are “looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment,” the K-pop group’s management company said.
BTS members are “looking forward to reconvening as a group again around 2025 following their service commitment,” the K-pop group’s management company said.
TikTok algorithm mystery: What we know, and don’t know, about the Chinese government's control of the app
Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party's ambitions.
Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party's ambitions.
At least 40 miners killed in Turkey coal mine explosion
There were 110 miners working several hundred feet below ground when the explosion happened Friday evening.
There were 110 miners working several hundred feet below ground when the explosion happened Friday evening.
Watch: Climate protesters throw tomato soup on Van Gogh's famous 'Sunflowers' painting
Activists dumped two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the oil painting, one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic works.
Activists dumped two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the oil painting, one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic works.
Vilnius, capital of Lithuania, accepting birthday cards for its 700th birthday -- in case you forgot
Vilnius is celebrating its 700th birthday in 2023. The problem is that nobody remembers when its birthday is.
Vilnius is celebrating its 700th birthday in 2023. The problem is that nobody remembers when its birthday is.
Ukraine nuclear plant loses power, increasing risk of radiation disaster
The war-related interruption highlights “how precarious the situation is” at Europe's largest nuclear plant.
The war-related interruption highlights “how precarious the situation is” at Europe's largest nuclear plant.
477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' mass strandings on New Zealand islands
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
The pilot whale deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales also died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach.
Syria digs up 'rare' Roman mosaic in former rebel stronghold
Among the scenes the mosaic shows is a rare portrayal of ancient Amazon warriors in Roman mythology. The mosaic also portrays Neptune, ancient Roman god of the sea, and 40 of his mistresses.
Among the scenes the mosaic shows is a rare portrayal of ancient Amazon warriors in Roman mythology. The mosaic also portrays Neptune, ancient Roman god of the sea, and 40 of his mistresses.
Biden vows there will be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.