Japan encourages young people to drink more alcohol
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
Finnish PM Sanna Marin under fire after party video surfaces
Finland's Sanna Marin has been seen regularly at music festivals and nightclubs since taking office.
Finland's Sanna Marin has been seen regularly at music festivals and nightclubs since taking office.
UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
‘Jumanji’-themed amusement park set to open in 2023
The movie first hit theaters in 1995 and now fans can step inside the jungle in the spring.
The movie first hit theaters in 1995 and now fans can step inside the jungle in the spring.
Can the extinct Tasmanian tiger return? Genetic engineers hope so
Scientists said the species needs to be restored to help Australia’s degrading ecosystems.
Scientists said the species needs to be restored to help Australia’s degrading ecosystems.
Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seized Kabul as woes mount
A year later, the Taliban struggle to govern, while teenage girls are still barred from school and women are required to cover themselves head-to-toe in public.
A year later, the Taliban struggle to govern, while teenage girls are still barred from school and women are required to cover themselves head-to-toe in public.
Lawyers for Brittney Griner appeal Russian prison sentence
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.
Norway euthanizes popular 1,320-pound walrus Freya
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
Salman Rushdie's accused stabber enters not-guilty plea
Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.
Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.
Russia confirms prisoner exchange talks with US following Brittney Griner sentencing
On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ivan Nechayev confirmed that prisoner swap negotiations for Brittney Griner were underway.
On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ivan Nechayev confirmed that prisoner swap negotiations for Brittney Griner were underway.
Roller coaster crash at Legoland park in Germany injures 34
Two roller coaster trains crashed into each other Thursday at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely, German media reported.
Two roller coaster trains crashed into each other Thursday at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely, German media reported.
Domino's Pizza to close all locations in Italy after 7 years: report
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. entered the Italian fast food market in 2015 with help from franchise company, ePizza SpA.
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. entered the Italian fast food market in 2015 with help from franchise company, ePizza SpA.
Iranian operative charged in plot to assassinate former Trump adviser John Bolton
An Iranian operative has been charged in a plot to murder former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton.
An Iranian operative has been charged in a plot to murder former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
DOJ: Mother faked her own and son’s deaths in custody battle
Federal prosecutors said Dawn Walker had a checklist to help with her own and her son’s staged disappearance.
Federal prosecutors said Dawn Walker had a checklist to help with her own and her son’s staged disappearance.
One year after Afghanistan, spy agencies pivot toward China
Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.
Lawmakers want more information about China's development in advanced technologies that are likely to disrupt how future wars are fought and economies are structured.
Hitler's watch sold at auction for $1.1 million
A Maryland auction house has sold a wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler for $1.1 million.
A Maryland auction house has sold a wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler for $1.1 million.
Lightning strike sparks massive fire at Cuban crude oil site; 17 firefighters missing
Cuban officials said the 17 people missing are "firefighters who were in the nearest area trying to prevent the spread."
Cuban officials said the 17 people missing are "firefighters who were in the nearest area trying to prevent the spread."
UK boy, 12, taken off life support after highly-publicized court battle
The legal battle is the latest in a series of very public British cases in which parents and doctors have sparred over who is better qualified to make decisions about a child’s medical care.
The legal battle is the latest in a series of very public British cases in which parents and doctors have sparred over who is better qualified to make decisions about a child’s medical care.
China resort city goes into COVID-19 lockdown stranding thousands
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.
There were 229 confirmed cases on Friday and an additional 129 on Saturday.