EU countries postpone vote on combustion engine ban amid opposition from lawmakers
The vote initially scheduled for next week will take place at a “later council meeting” on a date yet to be announced.
The vote initially scheduled for next week will take place at a “later council meeting” on a date yet to be announced.
More than half the world's population will be obese or overweight by 2035, says new report
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
The World Obesity Federation issued a startling prediction in its new report.
MI5 didn't act quickly enough to stop Manchester Arena bombing, inquiry says
An inquiry has found that Britain’s domestic intelligence agency missed a significant opportunity to prevent the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in northwest England.
An inquiry has found that Britain’s domestic intelligence agency missed a significant opportunity to prevent the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in northwest England.
Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
‘I didn’t realize’: Woman mistakenly eats heart-shaped chip that could have won her 100K
Unaware of the contest, Dawn Sagar ate the chip after taking a photo to send to her friends for Valentine’s Day.
Unaware of the contest, Dawn Sagar ate the chip after taking a photo to send to her friends for Valentine’s Day.
Iran rattled over suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark
The remains of a man who had disappeared appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.
The remains of a man who had disappeared appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.
Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is a mythical Mayan elf
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”
TikTok banned on all Canadian government phones
TikTok has been targeted by critics who say the Chinese government could access user data, such as browsing history and location.
TikTok has been targeted by critics who say the Chinese government could access user data, such as browsing history and location.
Romanian court: Influencer Andrew Tate to be held for 3rd month
The divisive social media influencer and former professional kickboxer is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.
The divisive social media influencer and former professional kickboxer is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.
Watch: Soccer fans in Turkey throw toys onto pitch for children affected by earthquakes
Fans threw thousands of soft toys onto the pitch after the match was paused at a special moment to honor the earthquake victims.
Fans threw thousands of soft toys onto the pitch after the match was paused at a special moment to honor the earthquake victims.
Migrant boat crashes off coast of Italy; dozens killed
More than 170 migrants were on board when the overcrowded boat crashed.
More than 170 migrants were on board when the overcrowded boat crashed.
Russell Crowe, girlfriend refused service at Australian restaurant for not meeting dress code
Melbourne's Mr. Miyagi Japanese eatery said they 'treat everyone the same' after admitting they wouldn't serve 'Gladiator' actor Russell Crowe.
Melbourne's Mr. Miyagi Japanese eatery said they 'treat everyone the same' after admitting they wouldn't serve 'Gladiator' actor Russell Crowe.
Tourist dies defending girlfriend from brazen motorcycle bandits in Philippines
Nicholas Peter Stacey's family is trying to raise money to repatriate his body.
Nicholas Peter Stacey's family is trying to raise money to repatriate his body.
Netflix lowering prices in 30 countries
The price cuts will be in countries in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
The price cuts will be in countries in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leak issues
The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.
The new, empty Soyuz capsule will arrive at an orbiting lab on Sunday, following its liftoff Friday from Kazakhstan. The Russian Space Agency delayed the ship's launch to check for defects, but none were found.
China offers peace proposal to end conflict in Russia-Ukraine war
China’s proposal calls for a cease-fire and peace talks, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia, and saying “relevant countries” should do their part to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine.
China’s proposal calls for a cease-fire and peace talks, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia, and saying “relevant countries” should do their part to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledges push for victory on anniversary of Russian invasion
In a defiant video address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recalled the terror unleashed a year ago by the Russian attack, triggering Europe’s biggest and deadliest war since World War II.
In a defiant video address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recalled the terror unleashed a year ago by the Russian attack, triggering Europe’s biggest and deadliest war since World War II.



















