Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
2 suspects wanted after 10 dead, 15 injured in stabbing spree across Saskatchewan, Canada
Ten people are dead and 15 others are in the hospital after at least two suspects went on a stabbing spree, Canadian officials say.
Ten people are dead and 15 others are in the hospital after at least two suspects went on a stabbing spree, Canadian officials say.
China earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake leaves 21 dead, triggers landslides
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
The deadly earthquake occurred while 21 million residents in the province were already under a COVID-19 lockdown. Authorities reported stones and soil falling from mountainsides, causing damage to homes and power interruptions.
OPEC, allies cutting world oil supplies as prices fall
The move signals their unhappiness with crude oil prices that have dropped because of recession fears.
The move signals their unhappiness with crude oil prices that have dropped because of recession fears.
2 diplomats killed in suicide attack outside Russian Embassy in Kabul
A spokesman for the Kabul police chief said at least one civilian was killed and that 10 others were wounded.
A spokesman for the Kabul police chief said at least one civilian was killed and that 10 others were wounded.
Climber arrested after scaling 1,000-foot skyscraper in London
London's Shard building is the tallest building in Britain and Western Europe
London's Shard building is the tallest building in Britain and Western Europe
Afghanistan children killed after playing with unexploded ordnance that detonated in classroom
Three of the Afghan children died instantly and one died later in a hospital.
Three of the Afghan children died instantly and one died later in a hospital.
Canadian TikTok influencer dies in skydiving accident
Tanya Pardazi died after she opened her parachute too late during her skydiving jump, the school said.
Tanya Pardazi died after she opened her parachute too late during her skydiving jump, the school said.
Argentina: Assassination attempt of vice president fails when gun misfires
Argentina’s president said a man pointed a gun at the vice president’s head and pulled the trigger but the weapon didn’t fire. The attack came amid the VP facing a trial for alleged acts of corruption during her presidency over 10 years ago.
Argentina’s president said a man pointed a gun at the vice president’s head and pulled the trigger but the weapon didn’t fire. The attack came amid the VP facing a trial for alleged acts of corruption during her presidency over 10 years ago.
On this day in history, Sept. 2, 1945, World War II ends as Japan formally surrenders to US, Allies
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
Japan capitulated less than month after atomic bomb attacks, ended conflict that killed up to 60M people
Germany agrees to $28M settlement with families of Munich victims of 1972 attack
As part of an agreement with the families, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures that authorities made at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
As part of an agreement with the families, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures that authorities made at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
One of world's purest pink diamonds is expected to sell for $21 million at auction
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
The rare pink diamond, called the “Williamson Pink Star,” is named after two other notable pink diamonds, including one owned by Queen Elizabeth II.
Poland wants Germany to pay over $1 trillion in WWII reparations
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Poland’s right-wing government argues that the country - WWII's first victim - has not been fully compensated by neighboring Germany.
Photos: Spain's massive food fight 'La Tomatina' returns after pandemic pause
Thousands took part in “the world’s largest food fight” in Spain, chucking tomatoes at each other and leaving the village drenched in red pulp.
Thousands took part in “the world’s largest food fight” in Spain, chucking tomatoes at each other and leaving the village drenched in red pulp.
Satellite images reveal nearly 100-km-wide inland lake formed during deadly flooding in Pakistan
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
Not finding white Fiat Uno in tunnel on night of Diana's death a 'frustration,' crash investigators say
While the driver of the mysterious Fiat Uno was not responsible, investigators looking into Princess Diana’s death said that it could potentially have helped explain the movements of her black Mercedes.
While the driver of the mysterious Fiat Uno was not responsible, investigators looking into Princess Diana’s death said that it could potentially have helped explain the movements of her black Mercedes.
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91, Russian media reports
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, has died at 91.
Princess Diana's final hours: A timeline of one tragic night in Paris
The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in that catastrophic crash in a Paris traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in that catastrophic crash in a Paris traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
K2 in Pakistan polluted with 'rotting food and human waste' left by climbers, foundation says
The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater."
The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater."
US Navy says Iran tried to steal American sea drone
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said.
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said.