Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech
Shinzo Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned in 2020, was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.
Ex-leader Shinzo Abe critically shot in shock Japan attack
Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan and was airlifted to a hospital but he was not breathing and his heart had stopped, officials said.
Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
The Phoenix Mercury player was detained in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.
Spain's Running of the Bulls fills streets after 2-year COVID hiatus; no gorings
No one was gored during Spain’s San Fermín festival in Pamplona, but several runners took knocks and hard falls during the first bull run in three years.
Boris Johnson: From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of UK prime minister's career
Boris Johnson's time as prime minister was marred by his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and a steady stream of ethics allegations.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces resignation
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his resignation Thursday saying it was 'clearly the will' of the Conservative Party that there should be a new leader.
Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.
Mexican president to end daylight saving time, keep 'God's clock'
Mexico’s president submitted a bill Tuesday to end daylight saving time, putting an end to the practice of changing clocks twice a year.
'The Last Supper' painting, John Constable's 'The Hay Wain' targeted by UK climate protesters
U.K. climate activists also recently glued themselves to the frame of an 1889 Vincent van Gogh painting in protest of new fossil fuel production and licensing.
'Please don't forget about me': Brittney Griner writes open letter to Biden as her trial begins
WNBA star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in a Russian court on charges of possessing cannabis oil. Griner was arrested in February at a Moscow airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
US Navy offers cash for tips to seize Mideast drugs, weapons and other illicit shipments
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet says it seized $500 million in drugs alone in 2021 — more than the four prior years combined.
Italian Alps glacier collapse: Search efforts resume for 17 still unaccounted for
At least six people died and 9 were injured by the avalanche of ice, snow and large rocks thundering down the slope of the mountain topped by the Marmolada glacier.
3 dead, 3 hurt in Copenhagen mall shooting
It was the worst gun attack in Denmark since 2015.
Alpine glacier breaks loose, kills at least 6 hikers on popular trail
A large chunk of Alpine glacier broke loose and slid down an Italian mountainside, slamming into more than a dozen hikers on a popular trail on the peak.
Several people shot at Copenhagen shopping mall, police say
Several people were shot Sunday at a Copenhagen shopping mall, according to authorities.
Worker disappears after he was accidentally paid more than 300 times his salary
The worker initially alerted his manager of the massive overpayment.
Trial for US basketball star Brittney Griner begins in Moscow-area court
Brittney Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
New Zealand designates Proud Boys as a terrorist organization
New Zealand officials said the group's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot amounted to an act of terrorism.
'World's largest' chocolate factory halts production after salmonella infection
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.