4-year-old in pajamas takes mom’s car for a joyride

A 4-year-old in his pajamas took his mom's car for a joyride before crashing into two parked cars.

European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple

The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.

China building collapse: 2 injured, 9 arrested including owner

Separately, police arrested nine people including the building owner on suspicion of causing a major liability accident, the official Xinhua News Agency said.

Evacuations underway in Mariupol; Pelosi visits Ukraine

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the most senior American lawmaker to visit Ukraine since the war erupted.

Civilians 'begging to get saved' from Mariupol steel mill as Russian attacks intensify

The United Nations is trying to broker an evacuation of civilians from the increasingly hellish ruins of Mariupol, where an estimated 1,000 civilians are still sheltering in a steel mill.

Foul play not suspected at this time in death of whistleblower investigating Deutsche Bank

Authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time in the death of Valentin Broeksmit, the self-described "comically terrible spy" who is believed to have worked with federal authorities investigating the activities of Deutsche Bank and its ties with former President Donald Trump.

American tourists bring 'souvenir' artillery shell to Israel airport, prompting bomb scare

A bomb scare set off scenes of panic at Israel's airport after an American family showed up with an unexploded artillery shell they had found in the Golan Heights and intended to bring back as a souvenir.

Canadian faces deportation for alleged naked dance on sacred Bali volcano

A Vancouver man is facing deportation from Bali, Indonesia, over allegations that he danced naked on a sacred volcano in violation of the country's laws.

Foul-smelling toxic foam spewing from polluted river takes over Colombian city

Photos show how the massive layer of toxic foam is plaguing the city of Mosquera, Colombia, near Bogota, drifting into residents’ yards and businesses.

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors unite to deliver powerful message

Holocaust survivors across the world are uniting to deliver a message on the dangers of unchecked hate and the importance of remembrance at a time of rising global antisemitism. The annual remembrance known as Yom HaShoah is one of the most solemn on Israel's calendar.

US Army brings birthday cake to Italian woman, 77 years after soldiers ate hers

More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.

Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases, study says

Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.

Israel comes to standstill for Holocaust day, honors 6 million Jews killed

Sirens blaring for two minutes across Israel on Thursday signaled an annual ritual honoring the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.

Kenneth Tsang, 'Rush Hour 2' and 'Die Another Day' actor, dies at 87

Kenneth Tsang was best known for his action roles in films like “Rush Hour 2” starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker and the James Bond 007 film “Die Another Day.”

One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds

A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.

Russia releases US Marine vet Trevor Reed in prisoner exchange

As part of a prisoner exchange with the United States, Russia released Trevor Reed, a former Marine from Texas who was arrested in the summer of 2019.

Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation

A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to send more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin upped the ante, using its most essential export as leverage.