Boris Johnson Announces Resignation, Remains UK Prime Minister For Now
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, acknowledging that it was “clearly the will” of his party that he should go.
Griner Sends Letter To President Biden Pleading For His Help
Brittney Griner has made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed to the White House through her representatives saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not “ forget about me and the other American Detainees.”
US Basketball Star Griner Appears In Russian Court
More than four months after she was arrested at a Moscow airport for cannabis possession, a Russian court has set the start date for the criminal trial of the American basketball star Brittney Griner for July 1st.
Fin-Tastic! Growing 'Mermaiding' Subculture Makes A Splash | PHOTOS
Across the world, people are increasingly embracing the subculture of “mermaiding.”
Cambodian Catches World's Largest Recorded Freshwater Fish
Scientists say the world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia.
Japan Court Says Ban On Same-Sex Marriage Constitutional
A Japanese court has ruled that the country’s ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, and rejected demands for compensation by three couples who said their right to free union and equality has been violated.
3 Charlotte Art Pieces Compete For International Award
Three recently finished art projects in Charlotte have been nominated for the prestigious People's Choice CODAawards.
So Long, Internet Explorer. The Browser Retires Today
Microsoft has officially sent Internet Explorer into retirement. As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore.
Thailand Makes Marijuana Legal, But Smoking Discouraged
It’s now legal to cultivate and possess marijuana in Thailand, but the country still discourages smoking pot and getting high.
Nadal Tops Ruud For 14th French Open Title, 22nd Slam Trophy
Rafael Nadal beat Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the French Open final for his 14th championship at Roland Garros and 22nd Grand Slam title overall. Those add to two records Nadal already owned.
At 83, Japanese Becomes Oldest To Sail Solo Across Pacific
An 83-year-old Japanese adventurer has returned home after successfully completing his solo nonstop voyage across the Pacific, becoming the oldest person to reach the milestone.
BTS Visits White House To Discuss Combating Hate Crime Surge
K-Pop sensation BTS visited the White House to discuss combating the rise in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans with President Joe Biden.
WHO: Monkeypox Won't Turn Into Pandemic, But Many Unknowns
The World Health Organization’s top monkeypox expert said she doesn’t expect the hundreds of cases reported to date to turn into another pandemic.
Kevin Spacey Charged In UK With 4 Counts Of Sexual Assault
British prosecutors have charged actor Kevin Spacey with four counts of sexual assault against three men.
AP: South Asia's Intense Heat Wave A 'Sign Of Things To Come'
The intense heat wave sweeping through South Asia was made more likely due to climate change and is a sign of things to come.
Ukrainian Troops Surrendering At Mariupol Registered As POWs
Russia says hundreds more fighters have emerged from the Mariupol stronghold where they made their last stand and surrendered.
McDonald's To Sell Its Russian Business, Try To Keep Workers
McDonald’s says it's started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people.
AP: US Set To Remove 5 Groups From Foreign Terrorism Blacklist
The United States is poised to remove five extremist groups, all believed to be defunct, from its list of foreign terrorist organizations.
Detention Of WNBA's Griner In Moscow Extended For 1 Month
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
North Korea Reports 6 Deaths After Admitting COVID-19 Outbreak
North Korea has imposed a nationwide lockdown to control its first acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak of the pandemic.
