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.

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.

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.”

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.

Giant screen falls on dancers during boy band's Hong Kong concert, sparking investigation

Hong Kong officials said they will “comprehensively investigate” and review safety requirements after a giant video screen fell mid-show, directly landing on a dancer.

Video captures 'endless river of bats' pouring from cave in Mexico

According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"

Elite Japanese triathlete killed on training ride in France

Tsudoi Miyazaki, a triathlete from Japan who was seeking to make the nation's Olympic team, died when a vehicle collided with her while she was on a training bike ride in France.

Kremlin poker-faced on US swap offer to free Griner, Whelan

A person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner.

Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment

A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for WNBA star Brittney Griner

The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.

Diner discovers 100-million-year-old dinosaur footprints at restaurant in China

Paleontologists went to the restaurant and used a 3D scanner to confirm that it was the tracks of two brontosauruses from the early Cretaceous period.

WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now

The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.

US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies that poor translation led to her arrest in Russia

Brittney Griner acknowledged in court that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Russia but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.

Protesting Dutch farmers dump manure, garbage on roads

Dutch farmers protested government plans to reduce nitrogen emissions by dumping manure and garbage Wednesday on highways and setting fires alongside roads — the latest actions in a summer of discontent.