Thailand and Myanmar earthquake death toll tops 1,600: What to know

More than 1,600 people have died in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Friday.

What is BYD? Chinese electric vehicle maker tops Tesla sales

BYD's sales last year hit $107 billion in revenue, beating Tesla's 2024 revenue of nearly $97.7 billion. Here's what to know about China's largest EV maker.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director assaulted by Israeli settlers and detained, activist group says

Activists say Israeli settlers beat up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” in the occupied West Bank, and he was then detained by the Israeli military.

French scientist denied entry into U.S. over criticism of Trump's policies

The Department of Homeland Security claims the scientist was not allowed in the country because he reportedly had “confidential" data in his possession.

US falls to lowest ever happiness rating in annual report: Here's why

Belief in the kindness of others is a top factor in happiness – and one solid indicator is believing that other people will return a lost wallet.

Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies at age 105

John "Paddy'' Hemingway joined the Royal Air Force and battled Nazi aircraft in the Battle of Britain in 1940.

Sudiksha Konanki's parents say no evidence of foul play in daughter's disappearance

The parents of an American college student who went missing at a Dominican Republic resort say authorities have found no evidence of foul play in their daughter's disappearance, accepting she likely drowned, in a letter to Dominican officials.

Deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia kills 59, sparks corruption probe

A massive fire at an overcrowded nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killed at least 59 people and injured 155 during a chaotic escape from a live concert.

Who is Mark Carney, the new prime minister of Canada?

Mark Carney, the new prime minister of Canada who will replace Justin Trudeau, has helped run two economies in crisis before and will now try to steer Canada through a looming trade war brought by Trump.

Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister

Canada will have a new prime minister in coming days amid a trade war with the U.S. and an annexation threat by President Donald Trump.

Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.

China warns US it is ready for ‘any type of war’ as trade tensions escalate

China has warned it is ready for "any type of war" in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods. The statement comes as Beijing boosts defense spending and tensions escalate.

Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico are now in effect, kicking off trade war

President Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico finally went into effect Tuesday, putting global markets on edge and setting up costly retaliations by the United States' North American allies. 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pauses US cyberoperations against Russia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by US Cyber Command, a move that national security experts warn could weaken US cyber defenses.

Trump doubles tariffs on China, citing fentanyl

President Trump has doubled tariffs on China to 20% and confirmed 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing fentanyl trafficking and trade imbalances.