Lights out: Europe saves energy as Russian gas wanes
It's one small but symbolic step in a giant leap of energy saving that Europe is trying to make as it rushes to wean itself off natural gas and oil from Russia.
It's one small but symbolic step in a giant leap of energy saving that Europe is trying to make as it rushes to wean itself off natural gas and oil from Russia.
Video: Paraglider barely avoids death after parachute gets tangled, backup doesn't open
A paraglider in Spain escaped with his life just seconds before he plummeted to the ground after he got tangled in his lines during a trip while acro-paragliding.
A paraglider in Spain escaped with his life just seconds before he plummeted to the ground after he got tangled in his lines during a trip while acro-paragliding.
OPEC, allies agree to boost oil production by slower pace than previous months
As a result, experts said the amount of oil on the market might not keep up with demand, so high oil prices may persist for some time.
As a result, experts said the amount of oil on the market might not keep up with demand, so high oil prices may persist for some time.
Millionaire dentist found guilty of shooting wife dead on African safari
A multimillionaire dentist has been found guilty of murder and mail fraud in connection with the shooting death of his wife on an African safari.
A multimillionaire dentist has been found guilty of murder and mail fraud in connection with the shooting death of his wife on an African safari.
Airline passenger fined $1,800 for undeclared McMuffins
A passenger with two egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant in their backpack faces a big fine for undeclared meat.
A passenger with two egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant in their backpack faces a big fine for undeclared meat.
Pelosi says US will not abandon Taiwan despite warnings from China
China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments, announced multiple military exercises around the island.
China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments, announced multiple military exercises around the island.
State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert in wake of Ayman al-Zawahiri's death
"U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance," the agency said on its website.
"U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance," the agency said on its website.
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, escalating tensions with China
China had warned of “resolute and strong measures” if Pelosi went ahead with the trip to Taiwan. She is the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.
China had warned of “resolute and strong measures” if Pelosi went ahead with the trip to Taiwan. She is the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.
Brittney Griner: WNBA star back in Russian court on cannabis charge
Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a tiny, cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.
Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a tiny, cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.
BP earnings triple to $8.5 billion as prices soared during Russia-Ukraine war
The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.
The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.
Who was Ayman al-Zawahri? What’s known about the slain al-Qaida leader
The FBI said Ayman al-Zawahri and Osama bin Laden coordinated the 9/11 attacks.
The FBI said Ayman al-Zawahri and Osama bin Laden coordinated the 9/11 attacks.
US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri
President Joe Biden is expressing hope that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
President Joe Biden is expressing hope that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
World is one step from 'nuclear annihilation,' U.N. chief warns
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning the world that "humanity is just one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation," citing the war in Ukraine, nuclear threats in Asia and the Middle East and many other factors.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning the world that "humanity is just one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation," citing the war in Ukraine, nuclear threats in Asia and the Middle East and many other factors.
Shops in Spain must set A/C no lower than 81 degrees to save energy
Shops will also be obliged to keep doors closed and heating systems must be checked more often to increase efficiency under the new measures.
Shops will also be obliged to keep doors closed and heating systems must be checked more often to increase efficiency under the new measures.
Nancy Pelosi starts Asian tour with speculation over Taiwan visit
Local media in Taiwan say Pelosi is expected to arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years.
Local media in Taiwan say Pelosi is expected to arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years.
Iran warns it will build nukes, turn NY into 'hellish ruins' if attacked
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard is reportedly threatening to turn New York into 'hellish ruins' in a new video.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard is reportedly threatening to turn New York into 'hellish ruins' in a new video.
Pelosi to visit Asia with focus on COVID-19, climate change
Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”
Pelosi said in a statement she is leading a congressional delegation to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan to discuss trade, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, security and “democratic governance.”
Pope Francis says he'll slow down or retire: 'You can change a pope'
Pope Francis says he can no longer travel like he used to because of his strained knee ligaments. He says his weeklong Canadian pilgrimage was “a bit of a test” that showed he has to slow down and one day possibly retire.
Pope Francis says he can no longer travel like he used to because of his strained knee ligaments. He says his weeklong Canadian pilgrimage was “a bit of a test” that showed he has to slow down and one day possibly retire.
Debris from uncontrolled, 23-ton Chinese rocket falls to Earth
China decided not to guide the booster back through the atmosphere.
China decided not to guide the booster back through the atmosphere.
Biden, Xi make plans to meet, official says; China's leader has strong words on Taiwan
The conversation between the leaders comes as President Joe Biden aims to find new ways to work with China and contain its influence around the world.
The conversation between the leaders comes as President Joe Biden aims to find new ways to work with China and contain its influence around the world.