Biden: South Korean computer chip plant a model for deeper ties to Asia

President Joe Biden opened a trip to Asia on Friday by touring a South Korean computer chip factory that will be the model for a semiconductor factory in Texas.

Men's World Cup will have female referees for the 1st time ever

Female referees will make World Cup history this year by working games at a major men’s tournament for the first time in Qatar.

Finland, Sweden apply to join NATO amid Russia's war on Ukraine

Russia, whose war on Ukraine spurred Finland and Sweden to join the military organization, has warned that it wouldn't welcome such a move and could respond.

4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say

British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.

First all-Black climbing team reaches Mt. Everest summit

Seven members of Full Circle Everest conquered the highest point on Earth, hoping to inspire people of color to also reach new heights.

Biden signs order to redeploy troops to Somalia, reversing Trump

Reversing Trump, Biden has signed an order to deploy US troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about al-Shabab extremists.

'Very unlucky' Indian couple sues son for $675,000 for not giving them grandchild

A retired Indian couple is suing their son and daughter-in-law, demanding that they produce a grandchild within a year or pay them 50 million rupees ($675,000).

Israeli police beat pallbearers at funeral for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The incident occurred as mourners carried the coffin of Abu Akleh, causing them to briefly drop the casket in a shocking start to the procession.

World’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Czech Republic resort

Sky Bridge 721, as it is known, is 2,365 feet long and offers unusual views for visitors who enjoy heights and it can hold up to 500 people at a time.

Egg-sized white diamond sold for over $21 million, plus fees

Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.