UN report says North Korea ‘probably’ developed miniature nuclear bombs to fit long-range missiles

The U.N. says North Korea is flouting U.N. sanctions by expanding its nuclear arsenal and ballistic missile program, and several nations reportedly believe the rogue country has developed miniaturized nuclear bombs that can fit its long-range intercontinental ballistic missiles.

A cruise line started sailing again and passengers started getting coronavirus

A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew.

Egyptian officials refute claim by Elon Musk that ‘Aliens built the pyramids obv’

Egypt’s minister of international cooperation invited Elon Musk to visit the site of the ancient pyramids to see for himself that aliens did not, in fact, build them.

Pompeo says Trump to take broad action on Chinese software

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says President Donald Trump plans to take action on what he sees as a broad array of national security risks presented by software connected to the Chinese Communist Party.

Australia-bound plane was so packed with cocaine it crashed after takeoff: police

A small plane bound for Australia crashed shortly after takeoff in Papua New Guinea last week – partially because it was weighed down by $80 million worth of cocaine stowed as cargo.

Coronavirus outbreaks among minks in Europe studied

Coronavirus outbreaks at mink farms in Spain and the Netherlands have scientists digging into how the animals got infected and if they can spread it to people.

South Africa hits 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, still not at peak

South Africa on Saturday surpassed 500,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, representing more than 50% of all reported coronavirus infections in Africa’s 54 countries.

European Union extends ban on American travelers as coronavirus surges in US

On July 16, the European Union updated its list of countries for which Member States should start lifting travel restrictions, but the United States was not included — extending an ongoing ban for Americans amid a surge in cases of the novel coronavirus in the U.S.

Trump says US 'may be banning' China-owned video app TikTok

“We are looking at TikTok," Trump told reporters Friday at the White House. "We may be banning TikTok.”

Scientist charged with visa fraud arrested after she left Chinese consulate in San Francisco

Juan Tang, who has a doctorate in cellular biology, entered the United States on Dec. 27, 2019, to work at the University of California, Davis as a visiting researcher in the Department of Radiation Oncology, Alexandra Negin, an assistant federal public defender, said in the filing Wednesday asking the court for her release on bail.

Raccoon goes swimming in backyard pool

A Toronto couple spotted a water-loving raccoon exploring their backyard pool. 

US officials say Russia is spreading virus disinformation

The U.S. government has identified two suspected Russian military intelligence operatives who it believes are helping direct the spread of disinformation through websites that have published extensively on the coronavirus pandemic, American politics and international affairs.

Maduro's hold on Venezuela tightens amid coronavirus

More than a year after a young U.S.-backed politician rose up to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the socialist leader holds a yet stronger grip on power — with a boost from the novel coronavirus.