Australia 1 hour ago Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that became stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Brazil 15 hours ago Brazil’s prosecutor-general files charges against ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged coup plan Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro, alleging he attempted a coup to stay in office following his 2022 election loss.
Asia 18 hours ago Chinese navy helicopter flies within 10 feet of Philippine patrol plane over disputed shoal A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane over the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea; the plane did not have to alter its path to avoid a collision.
France 21 hours ago French bill would ban headscarves in sport; Amnesty International says it's discriminatory Amnesty International is urging French lawmakers to reject a bill to ban religious clothing and symbols, including headscarves, during competitions, saying it is discriminatory.
UN Human Rights 23 hours ago UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing, recruiting children The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.
Genetics Research 23 hours ago Scientists link gene to emergence of spoken language A new study links a particular gene to the origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans may have helped us develop speech.
India 2 days ago At least 18 killed in stampede at New Delhi railway station in India as Hindu pilgrims travel to festival In New Delhi, India, at least 18 people were killed in a stampede at a railway station. Many victims were Hindu pilgrims traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival.
Africa 2 days ago Rwanda-backed M23 rebels breach second major city in Congo's mineral-rich east M23 rebels have reportedly "occupied" Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, positioning themselves at the governor's office and vowing to deviate from the "old regime."
Israel 3 days ago Marco Rubio arrives in Israel on first trip to Middle East as U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel on his first trip to the Middle East as U.S. secretary of state; he will reportedly discuss Gaza and the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel.
TAIWAN 5 days ago 4 dead, 26 hurt in Taiwan food court explosion Four people were killed and another 26 were injured following a Thursday explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, according to authorities.