Colombian cop in hospital after swallowing banknotes he got from extortion
June 16, 2023 2:50 PM Corruption is rife among Colombian police, so the video of the money-eating cop offers relief to other victims. Read More
Climate talks ahead of COP28 conclude with disappointment
June 16, 2023 2:33 PM Nearly two weeks of negotiations did not yield concrete results for a strong outcome at COP28. Read More
3 dead, 100 hurt as tornado ravages Texas town
June 16, 2023 2:13 PM Drone video showed several buildings destroyed or damaged, trees uprooted and vehicles overturned. Read More
‘Sorry to be so tardy’: 86-year-old in US returns George Orwell novel to library after 65 years
June 16, 2023 11:10 AM The borrower was not fined for returning the book late. Read More
Former US top diplomat Kissinger says Putin survival ‘improbable’ if Ukraine prevails
June 16, 2023 9:48 AM Kissinger said Putin used his power “excessively” in relation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Kissinger sees war over Taiwan likely unless US, China back down
June 16, 2023 9:45 AM Kissinger said the standoff between the US and China is at “the top of a precipice.” Read More
EU takes more aggressive stance on Huawei as China tensions rise
June 16, 2023 8:10 AM The European Commission labelled Huawei and ZTE Corp for the first time as “high-risk” vendors. Read More
New obesity drugs come with a side effect of shaming
June 16, 2023 7:55 AM About 100 million Americans, or 42% of the adult population, have obesity. Read More
US grand jury indicts Pentagon leak suspect Teixeira, Justice Department says
June 16, 2023 7:51 AM Teixeira is accused of committing one of the most serious US security breaches. Read More
Ocean warmth set a record for May
June 16, 2023 7:45 AM For the planet as a whole, May was the third-warmest on record. Read More