Boy, 10, declared dead after falling into 115-foot hole in Vietnam
The young boy was reportedly searching for scrap metal with three others when he suddenly fell through a hole less than 10 inches wide.
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Top geopolitical risks include Russia, "weapons of mass disruption," report says
"The risks at the top of this list are aging dictators and tech bros," said Ian Bremmer of the research and consulting firm Eurasia Group.
Iran fumes over French mag's "insulting" cartoons of the ayatollah
While the magazine is independent and often controversial, Iran's top diplomat said Tehran would "not allow the French government to go beyond its bounds."
Israel's new far-right government draws an early rebuke from the U.S.
Several countries voiced frustration after security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was once convicted on racism charges, visited a site holy to both Jews and Arabs.
Meta fined more than $400 million over ad targeting practices
Ireland bans Facebook owner from forcing European users to agree to personalized ads based on their online activity.
Cellphone use by Russian soldiers blamed for strike that killed 89
U.K. intelligence officials said Moscow's "unprofessional" military practices were likely partly to blame for the high casualty rate on the troops.
COVID-positive Chinese tourist goes on the run in South Korea
The man tested positive for the virus upon arriving in Seoul and was taken to a quarantine facility, but then he made off for reasons that remain unclear.
Why other countries are imposing COVID travel restrictions on China
While there's no clear evidence yet of a dangerous new variant emerging, cases are surging, and that carries risks for both China and the world.
How coral bleaching is causing "unnecessary" fish fights
A researcher said there was "crying in our masks" as her team watched fish battle over food that had simply died off, and may never come back.
Could robots do the work of master marble sculptors?
Contemporary artists disagree over the use of robots as creators, and even the human behind "1L" admits the human touch "makes the difference."
Ukraine says Russia planning "prolonged" drone attack after base hit
Moscow has admitted that a Ukrainian attack using U.S.-made weapons killed dozens of its troops in the occupied Donbass region, and Putin is expected to seek retaliation.
China vows "countermeasures" to new U.S., EU COVID travel restrictions
A Foreign Ministry official said Beijing was "firmly opposed to attempts to manipulate the COVID measures for political purposes."
80% of new cars sold in Norway are now electric vehicles
"There is no excuse for the internal combustion engines' unnecessary pollution when the climate crisis is so urgent," says the head of the country's EV association.
Looted ancient sarcophagus returned to Egypt from U.S.
The repatriation is part of Egyptian government efforts to stop the trafficking of its stolen antiquities.
What the end of Title 42 could mean for U.S. border policy
The dispute over ending the public health law, which gives border authorities the power to swiftly expel some migrants, has gone all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Texas dad deported to Ghana was then forced to go to Mali, he says
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Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
Lula wins 4th term as Brazil's president, but Bolsonaro rejects results
Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to country
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
Jordan says 3 arrested in deadly attack on Greek Orthodox church
