Deaths reported in California boat fire; no confirmation by U.S. Coast Guard
A fire aboard a boat off the coast of Southern California on Monday left several people dead, according to a local television news report, but...
96-year-old war veteran breaks own scuba diving record
A 96-year-old World War Two veteran celebrated his birthday on Saturday by breaking his own record as the world’s oldest active scuba diver for the...
New top dog joins Larry the cat at Downing Street
There’s a new top dog at No. 10 Downing Street, and it’s not British Prime Minister Boris Johnson....
Ryanair has no flight disruptions from UK pilots strike
Ryanair flights to and from Britain were running as scheduled as some of its British-based pilots began a three-day strike which the airline said it...
Special Report: Hong Kong leader says she would ‘quit’ if she could, fears her ability to resolve crisis now ‘very limited’
Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she has caused “unforgivable havoc” by igniting the political crisis engulfing the city and would quit if she...
Election speculation mounts in Britain on eve of ‘last chance’ Brexit battle
Prime Minister Boris Johnson summoned ministers to a meeting on Monday, stoking speculation he could call an election if parliament defeats the government over a...
Dutch minister: I did not have contact with Uber on tax plan
The top Dutch tax politician has denied meeting representatives of Uber Technologies, in answer to questions from parliament about why the company has been allowed...
Boat catches fire off California; rescue efforts underway: U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday that it had launched “multiple rescue assets” to get more than 30 people off of a vessel that...
Central African Republic farming project helps women root for peace
Women in the Central African Republic have enrolled in a farm project that’s meant to foster peace among communities and help beneficiaries run profitable businesses....
Turkey’s Erdogan rebukes lawyers boycotting judicial ceremony at presidential palace
President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday sharply criticised Turkish lawyers who boycotted a judicial ceremony on the grounds of his presidential palace, saying their method of...
