China detains military group worker suspected of spying for CIA

The Ministry of State Security said in a statement that the worker had been providing military secrets to the CIA in exchange for large amounts of money.

Russia launches its first mission to moon in nearly 50 years

The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.

China accuses US of attempting to block development, demands technology curbs be repealed

President Joe Biden signed an order that adds restrictions that limit Chinese access to U.S. processor chips used in smartphones, artificial intelligence, and other technology on security grounds.

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot, killed at campaign event

An Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for speaking up against corruption has been shot and killed at a political rally in the capital, an attack that comes amid a wave of startling violence in the South American country.

For smaller teams advancing in Women's World Cup, bigger bonuses could be life changing

FIFA designated $30,000 for each of the 732 players on the 32 teams that played in the World Cup. The payout rises to $60,000 for players on the 16 teams that advanced out of group play. Players in the quarterfinals get $90,000.

Boy photographed playing in dust pile dies moments later: 'Tragic'

A 7-year-old boy in Brazil died moments after he played in a pile of limestone powder, poisoning him as he breathed the powder into his lungs.

American nurse, daughter freed nearly 2 weeks after abduction in Haiti

A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been freed nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped.

Prince Harry's 'His Royal Highness' title removed from royal family's website

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle agreed to no longer use their 'HRH' titles after stepping down as working members of the royal family in January 2020.

Once Colombia's most-wanted drug lord, kingpin known as Otoniel sentenced to 45 years in prison

Dairo Antonio Úsuga led the Gulf Clan, a cartel and paramilitary group with a grip on much of northern Colombia. He was Colombia’s most-wanted kingpin before his arrest in 2021. Úsuga was sentenced Tuesday in a federal court in New York.

July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin

The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.

Bob Marley's daughter crowned 'fairy godmother' of Jamaican women's soccer team

Cedella Marley has been a tireless advocate and fundraiser for the Reggae Girlz and helped rescue the team after it was disbanded in 2008. Now the work has paid off.

Scandal-ridden Toshiba announces new buyout offer led by Japanese businesses

The tender offer led by a buyout fund of major Japanese banks and companies called Japan Industrial Partners starts Tuesday and is priced at 4,620 yen, or about $32, a share.

Megan Rapinoe on missed penalty: 'That's like a sick joke'

"That's why I had that smile on my face. I'm like, 'You've got be f—ing kidding me.' I'm going to miss a penalty? I mean, honestly, I can't remember the last time I missed," Megan Rapinoe said.

Morocco bus crash leaves at least 24 dead

At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.