US Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, escalating tensions with China

China had warned of “resolute and strong measures” if Pelosi went ahead with the trip to Taiwan. She is the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China in 25 years.

Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi LIV Golf offer, Norman confirms

Tiger Woods turned down an offer that Greg Norman says was "somewhere in that neighborhood" of $700 million to $800 million to take part in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series.

BP earnings triple to $8.5 billion as prices soared during Russia-Ukraine war

The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.

US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri

President Joe Biden is expressing hope that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.

World is one step from 'nuclear annihilation,' U.N. chief warns

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning the world that "humanity is just one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation," citing the war in Ukraine, nuclear threats in Asia and the Middle East and many other factors.

Shops in Spain must set A/C no lower than 81 degrees to save energy

Shops will also be obliged to keep doors closed and heating systems must be checked more often to increase efficiency under the new measures.

Nancy Pelosi starts Asian tour with speculation over Taiwan visit

Local media in Taiwan say Pelosi is expected to arrive Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit in more than 25 years.

From Russia to Florida: FBI halts Russian agent's 7-year influence campaign

A Russian foreign agent was involved in spreading false information and influencing city politics in St. Petersburg, Florida, according to the FBI. Officials did not specify which local political group was involved, but Uhuru leaders later confirmed it was their group referenced in the indictment.

Giant screen falls on dancers during boy band's Hong Kong concert, sparking investigation

Hong Kong officials said they will “comprehensively investigate” and review safety requirements after a giant video screen fell mid-show, directly landing on a dancer.

Video captures 'endless river of bats' pouring from cave in Mexico

According to a tourism website, the cave is known locally as "Cueva de Los Murciélagos," which translates to "Cave of the Bats,"

Hawaii couple with possible KGB ties charged with stealing IDs of dead Texas kids

One family whose deceased child's name was stolen was shocked. "People stoop to do anything nowadays. Let kids rest in peace," the child's father said.

Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment

A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.

Diner discovers 100-million-year-old dinosaur footprints at restaurant in China

Paleontologists went to the restaurant and used a 3D scanner to confirm that it was the tracks of two brontosauruses from the early Cretaceous period.

WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now

The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.

US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies that poor translation led to her arrest in Russia

Brittney Griner acknowledged in court that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Russia but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.