Japan will soon release Fukushima radioactive water into the ocean. How worried should we be?
Japan will soon begin releasing treated radioactive water into the ocean following approval from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog for a controversial plan that comes 12 years after the Fukushima nuclear meltdown.
2023-07-05 11:23
Protests are sweeping France. Here's what you need to know
France has been rocked by a wave of protests after a 17-year-old youth was shot by police near Paris Tuesday, sparking a ban on demonstrations in some cities, travel warnings and reigniting a debate on overpolicing in marginalized communities.
2023-07-01 00:45
Moscow has stepped back from civil war with Wagner. But the danger's not over, experts warn
Within a remarkable day and a half, Russia faced the very real threat of an armed insurrection, with President Vladimir Putin vowing to punish Wagner fighters marching toward Moscow and occupying cities along the way -- before a sudden deal with Belarus seemed to defuse the crisis as rapidly as it emerged.
2023-06-25 12:26
Why Russia is investigating Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the bombastic chief of Russia's private mercenary group Wagner, appears to be falling out of favor fast in Moscow, after he unleashed a tirade against the Russian military on Friday and vowed to retaliate against its leaders.
2023-06-24 08:20
What is a catastrophic implosion? Here's what we know about the Titan submersible disaster
What was supposed to be a 10-hour journey to the Titanic shipwreck ended in tragedy, with all five passengers on the missing submersible killed in a catastrophic implosion. Their deaths were confirmed Thursday, concluding a week-long search for survivors that was closely watched around the world.
2023-06-23 13:15
What we know about the missing Titanic-exploring submersible
A submersible carrying five people to see the remains of the Titanic at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean is still missing despite a massive search operation by United States and Canadian authorities.
2023-06-20 13:28
Another historic week in the investigation and prosecution of Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump was arrested and arraigned on federal charges this week in a never-before-seen moment in American political and legal history that captured the attention of a nation that has for years been captivated by his norm-busting episodes.
2023-06-17 12:28
Explainer-Russia's plan to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin in March announced a plan to deploy tactical nuclear weapons
2023-06-14 17:16
Why Japanese Prime Minister Kishida may call a snap election soon
By Elaine Lies TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is thought increasingly likely to call a snap election,
2023-06-14 14:17
Explainer-What are the charges against Donald Trump in the classified documents case?
By Jack Queen Here is a look at the charges former President Donald Trump faces and his possible
2023-06-13 22:29
Zelensky signalled Ukraine's counteroffensive against Russia is underway. Here's what to expect
With a few words, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky gave his strongest signal yet that his forces have begun their much-anticipated campaign to regain swathes of territory taken by Russian forces.
2023-06-11 19:50
Why judges use gag orders in high-profile cases like the Idaho student killings
A coalition of media organizations and the father of a murder victim are set to come to an Idaho court on Friday with the same goal in mind: challenging a gag order.
2023-06-09 18:23