G-7 leaders agree to make tech giants pay fair taxes
The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.
The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.
Cruises from Venice restart, bringing environmental protests
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
Girl falls off bike after lightning strike, is hit by car
Lightning struck the ground close to where the 12-year-old girl was riding her bike, causing her to fall off her bike onto the road where she was hit by a car.
Lightning struck the ground close to where the 12-year-old girl was riding her bike, causing her to fall off her bike onto the road where she was hit by a car.
COVID-19 origin: Fauci urges China to release Wuhan lab medical records
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said China should release the medical records of six lab workers — three of whom died — after entering a bat cave in 2012 and becoming ill in 2019.
Fully autonomous drone was used to ‘hunt down’ soldiers, UN says
A Turkish-made military drone was reportedly used to “hunt down” soldiers in Libya completely autonomously, according to a recent report by the United Nations.
A Turkish-made military drone was reportedly used to “hunt down” soldiers in Libya completely autonomously, according to a recent report by the United Nations.
In Belarus, yellow tags single out political prisoners
While visiting her son in a Belarusian prison, Natallia Makavetskaya saw deep scars on his wrists left by tight handcuffs. She also noticed the yellow tag sewn onto his clothes.
While visiting her son in a Belarusian prison, Natallia Makavetskaya saw deep scars on his wrists left by tight handcuffs. She also noticed the yellow tag sewn onto his clothes.
Canine coronavirus found in humans in Malaysia, study says
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Researchers found the first known cases of canine coronavirus in humans stemming from a study observing pneumonia patients in Malaysia in 2017, leading researchers to believe that species-to-species transmission has been happening for some time.
Israel's Netanyahu facing loss of power
After four inconclusive elections, Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to hold on to power. And he's not going to surrender it easily this time.
After four inconclusive elections, Benjamin Netanyahu has managed to hold on to power. And he's not going to surrender it easily this time.
Biden to meet with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle on June 13
Queen Elizabeth II will meet President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Windsor Castle on Sunday, June 13, the official Twitter account for the Royal Family posted Thursday.
Queen Elizabeth II will meet President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at Windsor Castle on Sunday, June 13, the official Twitter account for the Royal Family posted Thursday.
Italian artist sells 'invisible sculpture' for $18K
An art aficionado paid over $18,000 for an "invisible sculpture" by Italian artist Salvatore Garau, who said that while the work of art doesn't physically exist, it will need to be displayed in a 5 ft. x 5 ft. unobstructed area.
An art aficionado paid over $18,000 for an "invisible sculpture" by Italian artist Salvatore Garau, who said that while the work of art doesn't physically exist, it will need to be displayed in a 5 ft. x 5 ft. unobstructed area.
Netanyahu opponents push for quick vote to end his 12-year rule
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Thursday pushed for a quick parliament vote to formally end his 12-year rule in Israel.
US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
Twitter launches 1st subscription service with 'Undo Tweet' button
Twitter is launching its first subscription service in Canada and Australia for those willing to pay a monthly fee for exclusive features.
Twitter is launching its first subscription service in Canada and Australia for those willing to pay a monthly fee for exclusive features.
EU plans digital ID wallet for bloc's post-pandemic life
The European Union unveiled plans Thursday for a digital ID wallet that residents could use to access services across the 27-nation bloc, part of a post-pandemic recovery strategy that involves accelerating the shift to an online world.
The European Union unveiled plans Thursday for a digital ID wallet that residents could use to access services across the 27-nation bloc, part of a post-pandemic recovery strategy that involves accelerating the shift to an online world.
Wild elephant herd approaches major Chinese city after 300-mile journey
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
A herd of wild elephants that walked across China was approaching the city of Kunming. Authorities have set up barriers to try and keep them away.
Netanyahu opponents reach deal for coalition to oust Israeli PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents announced they have reached a deal to form a new governing coalition, paving the way for the ouster of the longtime Israeli leader.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents announced they have reached a deal to form a new governing coalition, paving the way for the ouster of the longtime Israeli leader.
JBS, world’s largest meat producer, moves to reopen ‘vast majority’ of plants after cyberattack
The world’s largest meat processing company said late Tuesday that it had made “significant progress” in dealing with the cyberattack and expected the “vast majority” of its plants to be operating on Wednesday.
The world’s largest meat processing company said late Tuesday that it had made “significant progress” in dealing with the cyberattack and expected the “vast majority” of its plants to be operating on Wednesday.
Beef, pork production disrupted worldwide as largest producer recovers from cyberattack
Some production has resumed at JBS, the world's largest beef and pork producer, after a cyberattack earlier this week.
Some production has resumed at JBS, the world's largest beef and pork producer, after a cyberattack earlier this week.
Why coronavirus variants are being renamed
The World Health Organization advocates using letters of the Greek alphabet to refer to the coronavirus variants. WHO says these are easier, more practical, and don't stigmatize entire countries.
The World Health Organization advocates using letters of the Greek alphabet to refer to the coronavirus variants. WHO says these are easier, more practical, and don't stigmatize entire countries.
VIDEO: Boat crew saves girl who was blown out to sea
Video from a rescue crew's helmet cameras shows them speeding toward a terrified girl in a dinghy that had floated away from a beach in Wales.
Video from a rescue crew's helmet cameras shows them speeding toward a terrified girl in a dinghy that had floated away from a beach in Wales.