Afghans bury dead, dig for survivors after earthquake kills 1,000

The earthquake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in 20 years, and officials said the death toll could rise. At least 1,500 people were also injured.

WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency

Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”

Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour

Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage

Trucks contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services will drive about 1 million pounds of Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula from a Nestlé plant to U.S. retailers, the White House said.

Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades

At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.

Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'

The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."

Alameda County public defender pleads to free man with gang tattoos from Salvadorian jail

The Alameda County Public Defender's Office is calling on U.S. lawmakers and lawyers to help release Walter Cruz-Zavala, who has gang tattoos, from a jail in El Salvador – especially because he has the tattoos because of an American informant.

Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsizes after being towed from Hong Kong port

Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant has capsized in the South China Sea less than a week after it was towed away from the city, its parent company said Monday.

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sells Nobel Peace Prize for Ukrainian children

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov is auctioning off his Nobel Peace Prize medal, and the proceeds will go to UNICEF in its efforts to help Ukrainian children displaced by the war.

BTS hiatus sparks debate on activism, South Korean military exemptions

Some of BTS’ older members may soon need to enlist in South Korea's army, unless a legal exemption is given — which has sparked debate in the country about whether such an exemption is appropriate.

World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events

World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to US, UK government says

American prosecutors say Assange helped U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal classified diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks later published, putting lives at risk.

Ukraine should be candidate for EU membership, European Commission says

The European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country.