China's foreign minister Qin Gang ousted in surprise shake-up of Xi Jinping's foreign policy leadership
China's foreign minister Qin Gang has been suddenly replaced by his predecessor Wang Yi in a surprise shake-up to China's foreign policy leadership.
2023-07-25 19:15
Third person charged in firebombing of California Planned Parenthood
The Justice Department announced charges Monday against a third person who allegedly participated in a firebombing attack on a California Planned Parenthood last spring.
2023-07-25 05:19
A former Northwestern volleyball player is suing the university over alleged hazing
A former volleyball player has filed a lawsuit alleging hazing within Northwestern University's women's volleyball team -- the latest accusation against the school's athletic programs.
2023-07-25 03:25
What is Israel's judicial overhaul and why are people protesting?
Israel's parliament on Monday passed the controversial "reasonableness" bill, the first major legislation in the government's plan to weaken the judiciary, despite six months of protests and American pressure against the most significant shakeup to the court system since the country's founding.
2023-07-24 21:58
Rhodes fires: Holidaymakers praise locals as wildfires rage on
Wildfires have also broken out on the Greek islands of Corfu and Evia as thousands are evacuated.
2023-07-24 18:54
Meta's Threads could lure ads from Twitter but it's early days, analysts say
By Akash Sriram, Samrhitha A and Sheila Dang Threads, Meta Platform's broadside to Twitter, is seen by some
2023-07-24 18:49
Plane crashes into power line in Houston, leaving 1 dead
An aircraft hit a power line and crashed in Houston on Saturday night, killing one person and knocking out power in the area, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
2023-07-24 01:23
Spain faces stark left-right divide in hot summer vote
Resurgent nationalists in Spain aim to roll back the left-wing coalition's reforms.
2023-07-23 11:55
McDonald's to investigate Irish rape victim taunts
McDonald's UK and Ireland chief executive says he commends Ciara Mangan's bravery in speaking out.
2023-07-23 01:48
Auckland shooting: Renewed debate on rising NZ crime rate
A gunman killed two people and injured at least 10 others, including a police officer.
2023-07-20 14:49
Surfer makes waves on Thames over plastic recycling
Merijn Tinga was inspired to embark on the five-week trip after finding a Lucozade bottle in Sweden.
2023-07-20 01:49
Paris 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance
CCTV will use algorithms to detect fights and abandoned bags - but not everyone is happy about it.
2023-07-19 09:58