Rishi Sunak to Become Britain's Next Prime Minister
Former Treasury chiefΒ Rishi SunakΒ won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party on Monday and will become Britainβs next prime minister β the third this year.
AP: Salman Rushdie Lives, But Loses Use Of Eye And Hand
Salman Rushdieβs agent says the author has lost sight in one eye and the use of a hand as he recovers from an attack from a man who rushed the stage at an August literary event in western New York, according to a published report.
Boris Johnson Eyes Comeback as UK Conservatives Pick New PM
Several British lawmakers, including scandal-tarnished former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, jockeyed for support Friday to become the countryβs next leader following theΒ implosion of Liz Trussβ historically short-lived government.
France Honors Hero Dogs, Highlighting Their Achievements
From tracking down suspects in the 2015 Paris terror attacks to fighting extremists in Africaβs Sahel region, dogs have helped French soldiers, police officers and rescue teams save lives for more than a century.
Pandas Sent by China Arrive in Qatar Ahead of World Cup
Suhail, a male Panda sent by China to Qatar as a gift for the World Cup, walks in his shelter at the Panda House Garden in Al Khor, near Doha, Qatar, Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. Another…
Afghan Couple Accuse US Marine of Abducting their Baby
The young Afghan couple raced to the airport in Kabul, clutching their baby girl close amid the chaotic withdrawal of American troops last year.
Indonesia Says Contaminated Medicines Linked to 99 Deaths
Indonesia has found contaminated medicines that are suspected of being linked to the deaths of 99 children this year due to acute kidney injury, officials said Thursday.
UKβs Truss Quits After Turmoil Obliterated her Authority
BritishΒ Prime Minister Liz TrussΒ resigned Thursday β bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.
Norwegian Airport Briefly Closed After Drone Spotted
The airport in Norwayβs second-largest city briefly closed Wednesday after area residents spotted at least one drone nearby, authorities said.
Hong Kong Seizes Drugs Hidden in Electric Transformers
The Hong Kong customs department said Tuesday it had seized methamphetamine that could be worth about $5.9 million in the market after its officers uncovered the drug hidden in electrical transformers.
Waves of Suicide Drones Strike Ukraine's Capital, 4 Killed
Waves of explosives-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine's capital Monday, setting buildings ablaze and tearing a hole in one of them while sending people scurrying for shelter or trying to shoot down the kamikazes.
Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potterβs Hagrid, Dies At 72
Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, who played a crime-solving psychologist on TV series βCrackerβ and the half-giant Hagrid in the βHarry Potterβ movies, has died. He was 72.
Tropical Storm Karl Heads Back at Mexico's South Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Karl turned to the south on Thursday and headed for Mexico's Gulf coast, though forecasters said it was unlikely to reach hurricane force.
477 Whales Die in 'Heartbreaking' New Zealand Strandings
Some 477 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on two remote New Zealand beaches over recent days, officials say.
Uber Facing Investigation Over Rewards Program
Uber is reportedly facing an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission over its soon-to-end rewards program.
New Zealand Proposes Taxing Cow Farts
New Zealand is working to curb its greenhouse gases with a proposal to tax cow farts.
Kremlin War Hawks Demand More Devastating Strikes on Ukraine
Moscowβs barrage of missile strikes on cities all across Ukraine has elicited celebratory comments from Russian officials and pro-Kremlin pundits, who in recent weeks have actively criticized the Russian military for a series of embarrassing setbacks on the battlefield.
NKorea Confirms Simulated Use of Nukes to βWipe Outβ Enemies
North KoreaβsΒ recent barrage of missile launchesΒ were the simulated use of its tactical battlefield nuclear weapons to βhit and wipe outβ potential South Korean and U.S. targets, state media reported Monday, as its leader Kim Jong Un signaled he would conduct more provocative tests.
Russia Strikes Kyiv, Multiple Ukrainian Cities; Many Dead
Russia unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities Monday, smashing civilian targets including downtown Kyiv where at least eight people were killed.
Thais Mourn Dozens, Mainly Kids, Killed in Day Care Attack
Relatives wailed and collapsed in grief over the small coffins of children Friday after a fired police officer stormed a rural Thai day care center at naptime andΒ massacred dozens of people.
