DR Congo: Power cable collapse at Kinshasa market kills 26
At least 26 people have died after they were electrocuted by a falling power cable at a market…
Lebanon’s taxi, bus and van drivers block roads in protest
BEIRUT (AP) — Scores of Lebanon's taxi, bus and truck drivers started a three-day strike on Wednesday, blocking…
UN seeks $169 million in aid for Philippine typhoon victims
The United Nations has increased its fundraising target for victims of Typhoon Rai to $169 million as the…
‘Take back life’: More nations ease coronavirus restrictions
Late-night partying at clubs. Elbow-to-elbow seating in movie theaters. Going without masks in public, especially in Europe and…
Axios Today podcast: A reality check on the Russia-Ukraine crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that the U.S. was trying to pull Russia into a conflict it…
Biden aims to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years
President Joe Biden is committing to reduce the cancer death rate by 50% — a new goal for…
Kremlin says China will back Russia on security at Games talks
The Kremlin said Wednesday that China would back Russia over its security concerns with the West when President…
More talks due as Putin accuses West of trying to draw Russia into war
NATO leaders pursued diplomatic efforts on the Ukraine crisis Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin accused the West of…
Google Faces New Antitrust Law in Europe
“We are an example of the consequences,” said Michal Feix, a former chief executive of Seznam, who now…
Roatán, the Fragile Beauty Off the Coast of Honduras
Scuba divers are much like children, I imagine, to dive-resort owners: They are almost always wonderful to have,…
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Music for Dance
In the past we’ve chosen the five minutes or so we would play to make our friends fall…
Republicans Weigh How Forcefully to Fight a Black Female Court Nominee
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s pledge to name a Black woman to fill a coming Supreme Court vacancy has…
Putin moves closer to war
Each new move Russian President Vladimir Putin makes has left U.S. officials more fearful he's preparing for a…
‘Vladimir,’ a Debut That Celebrates Transgression — Up to a Point
VLADIMIRBy Julia May Jonas239 pages. Simon & Schuster. $27.To read “Vladimir” (or any number of campus novels published…
Sebastian Stan reveals what he stashed in his pants to get into character for ‘Pam and Tommy’
Pam and Tommy stars Sebastian Stan and Lily James visited Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday to talk about…