Biden receives criticism from China after saying US would defend Taiwan against invasion

China has criticized President Joe Biden’s statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island.

What did the note atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin say?

Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign. 

In photos: The week the royal family mourned the queen

The royal family is mysterious and notoriously private, but the death of Queen Elizabeth II has once again thrust this family’s scrutinized dynamic into the public eye.

India welcomes back cheetahs after 70 years

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the cats into their enclosure Saturday morning.

Germany’s Oktoberfest returns after 2-year hiatus

The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.

Queen Elizabeth's death brings up memories of the loss of Princess Diana

British media recently compared photos of flowers placed outside London’s Buckingham Palace to photos taken after the death of Diana, former princess of Wales, in 1997. She was 36-years-old.

Unsavory allegations rock chess world as American teen shocks No. 1 player in tournament

The shocking defeat of one of the best chess players in the world sparked accusations of cheating and has thrown the sport into a tailspin over the last few weeks.

TikTok won't commit to blocking flow of Americans' data to China

Earlier this year, BuzzFeed reported that TikTok engineers in China have access to U.S. data dating back to Sept. 2021. TikTok said they’re planning to delete U.S. user data from its servers.

A new space race? China adds urgency to US return to moon

It's not just rocket fuel propelling America's first moonshot after a half-century lull. Strategic rivalry with China's ambitious space program is helping drive NASA’s effort, as both nations push to establish the first lunar bases.

How long is the line to view queen's coffin? UK posts live 'queue tracker'

Thousands of mourners are waiting for their chance to view the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, and the livestream shows just how long the line stretches.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits recaptured city following Russian military retreat

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare foray outside Ukraine's capital and highlighted Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.