Poll: Barack, Michelle Obama ‘world’s most admired man and woman’
Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama are the most admired man and woman in the world, according to a new poll from YouGov.
Former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama are the most admired man and woman in the world, according to a new poll from YouGov.
Police clash with thousands as demonstrators protest against COVID-19 restrictions in UK
London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.
London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.
'Darknet' opioid takedown nabs 179 suspects worldwide and $6.5M seized, DOJ announces
Authorities announced the largest international opioid takedown targeting drug traffickers through the darknet, which resulted in 179 arrests.
Authorities announced the largest international opioid takedown targeting drug traffickers through the darknet, which resulted in 179 arrests.
Terror probe opened into Paris knife attack that left at least 2 injured
Paris officials have opened a terror investigation into a knife attack Friday near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that left several people with life-threatening injuries. Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the attack.
Paris officials have opened a terror investigation into a knife attack Friday near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that left several people with life-threatening injuries. Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the attack.
2 wounded in knife attack in Paris; suspect arrested
At least two people were wounded in a knife attack Friday near the former offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, police said Friday. A suspect has been arrested.
At least two people were wounded in a knife attack Friday near the former offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, police said Friday. A suspect has been arrested.
Japan is now tracking and investigating UFOs
Japan’s Defense Minister Taro Kono said earlier in September that the country plans to track and investigate UFO’s following videos declassified by the U.S. government of unidentified aerial objects confirmed by scientists to be “not made of this Earth.”
Japan’s Defense Minister Taro Kono said earlier in September that the country plans to track and investigate UFO’s following videos declassified by the U.S. government of unidentified aerial objects confirmed by scientists to be “not made of this Earth.”
Vietnamese police seize 345,000 used condoms ready to be sold as new, reports say
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
From bomb-affixed drones to narco tanks: The Mexican cartels
Mexico’s increasingly militarized crackdown of powerful drug cartels has left nearly 39,000 unidentified bodies languishing in the country’s morgues.
Mexico’s increasingly militarized crackdown of powerful drug cartels has left nearly 39,000 unidentified bodies languishing in the country’s morgues.
Nearly 500 pilot whales, including 380 that have died, stranded in Australia
Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.
Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.
Men fined for not following coronavirus rules at restaurant
Three men have been fined for not following restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 at a restaurant.
Three men have been fined for not following restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 at a restaurant.
Closing time: UK pubs must shut early as COVID cases surge
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
NYPD cop accused of spying on Tibetan immigrants for China
A New York City police officer is accused of being an "intelligence asset" for the Chinese government.
A New York City police officer is accused of being an "intelligence asset" for the Chinese government.
US Space Force deploys: the Arabian Desert
The newly formed U.S. Space Force is deploying troops to a vast new frontier: the Arabian Peninsula.
The newly formed U.S. Space Force is deploying troops to a vast new frontier: the Arabian Peninsula.
UK health official warns deaths likely to rise from coronavirus
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Mexico reports fentanyl seizures up 465%, denies making drug
Mexican authorities say seizures of the synthetic opioid fentanyl so far this year are 465% higher than in 2019, rising to almost 2,300 pounds (1,040 kilograms) from around 405 pounds ( 184 kilograms) last year, but progress against another big Mexican export to the U.S. market — methamphetamines — is slower.
Mexican authorities say seizures of the synthetic opioid fentanyl so far this year are 465% higher than in 2019, rising to almost 2,300 pounds (1,040 kilograms) from around 405 pounds ( 184 kilograms) last year, but progress against another big Mexican export to the U.S. market — methamphetamines — is slower.
Woman arrested near Canada border after allegedly sending ricin to White House
An arrest was made in the investigation into an envelope addressed to the White House that was intercepted Saturday and deemed “suspicious,” the FBI said in a statement on Sunday.
An arrest was made in the investigation into an envelope addressed to the White House that was intercepted Saturday and deemed “suspicious,” the FBI said in a statement on Sunday.
Trump 'gives blessing' to proposed TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
UN leaders gather virtually for first time in 75-year history amid COVID-19 pandemic
With the pandemic still in force, world leaders are skipping the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering in New York.
With the pandemic still in force, world leaders are skipping the annual U.N. General Assembly gathering in New York.
COVID-19 pandemic brings Mexican toilet paper to US as aftermath of panic buying
Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.
Toilet paper is back on store shelves. But you may not recognize some of the brands.
Police, protesters clash as London eyes tighter virus rules
Police in London have clashed with protesters at a rally against coronavirus restrictions.
Police in London have clashed with protesters at a rally against coronavirus restrictions.