Polish leader blames country's low birthrate on young women drinking too much alcohol
A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.
Putin-linked businessman admits to US election meddling
Kremlin-connected entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so — confirming for the first time the accusations that he has rejected for years.
North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South Korean and US targets
North Korea’s military says its recent barrage of missile tests was practiced to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems.
N. Korea fires more missiles as US sends bombers to South
The North has test-fired more than 30 missiles this week, including an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday.
North Korea covertly sending artillery to Russia, White House says
The White House on Wednesday accused North Korea of covertly shipping a "significant number" of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine.
World's best cheese of 2022 revealed: 'Smooth in your mouth, melting on your tongue'
Over 4,000 entries of cheese were submitted to the World Cheese Awards 2022 in the United Kingdom, but only one earned the top prize.
The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
9 arrested after bridge collapse in India kills at least 134
Police in western India have arrested nine people as they investigate the collapse of a newly repaired 143-year-old suspension bridge.
Football For Schools: FIFA's global youth program aims to deliver soccer balls to millions
Soccer has embarked on probably its most ambitious global youth development program.
Suspension bridge collapse in India kills at least 133, officials say
The suspension bridge had reopened four days earlier after six months of repairs. Officials said it was overloaded with tourists drawn to the attraction during the Hindu festival season.
Brazil elects Lula president again, defeating far-right Bolsonaro
His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.
Somalia attack: President says at least 100 killed in car bombings
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at the site of the explosions in Mogadishu, told journalists that nearly 300 other people were wounded.
South Korea mourns after more than 150 people killed in Halloween crowd surge
More than 80% of the dead are in their 20s and 30s, but at least four were teenagers.
Death toll rises to 149 after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul, South Korea
Officials say people were crushed to death after a stampede near a major party spot in Seoul.
Hannah Pick-Goslar, Holocaust survivor and best friend to Anne Frank, dies at 93
Hannah Pick-Goslar felt obligated to tell her story and to share her cherished friendship with Anne because she “survived, and Anne didn’t.”
Gold's Gym parent company gives update on CEO, family's plane crash off Costa Rican coast
Gold's Gym's parent company, RSG Group, confirmed that its CEO Rainer Schaller and his family were on the plane, saying it was "shocked, stunned and full of grief."
This airline is offering prizes for you to pick the middle seat
One airline hopes more people will pick the dreaded middle seat on domestic flights.
Russian court rejects Brittney Griner's appeal against 9-year sentence
The Moscow region court also ruled that Brittney Griner’s sentence will be recalculated to around eight years in prison, after taking her time in pre-trial detention into account.
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister after meeting with King Charles III
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.