Pope Francis says former Pope Benedict "very sick," asks for prayers for him
Benedict is 95. In 2013, he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries, and he has withdrawn almost entirely from public view.
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China scrapping mandatory quarantining for people arriving from abroad
Residents reacted gleefully to the news and the travel industry began to prepare for an expected surge. But COVID cases have leaped as key pillars of China's broader containment policy have ended.
71 Chinese warplanes, 7 ships head toward Taiwan in 24-hour show of force
Taiwan says China's military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island.
Deaths of 3 endangered dolphins raise alarm
Conservationists say the population of freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins has seriously declined in recent years.
South Korea formally ends ban on imported sex dolls after lawsuits
Courts had ordered customs to release the sex dolls, saying they are used in people's private spaces and don't undermine human dignity.
Russia claims it shot down Ukrainian drone nearing airbase deep in Russia
If true, it was the second time the base has been targeted this month, raising questions about the effectiveness of Russia's air defenses if drones can fly that far into the country.
South Korea scrambles jets, fires warning shots after North flies drones
Tensions at the border were sky-high -- literally. Seoul said it was the first time in five years that drones from the North violated its airspace.
17 dead, dozens injured as heavy snow hits Japan
The storms, which started last week, have killed 17 and left hundreds of homes without power.
All 10 skiers believed missing after avalanche in Austrian Alps accounted for
Officials had warned of a high avalanche risk in the area over the weekend. The avalanche was on an almost 9,000 foot mountain.
King Charles makes no mention of Harry and Meghan in Christmas address
King Charles III evoked memories of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first Christmas message as monarch.
Prosecutors say Paris shooting suspect wanted to kill migrants
The suspect, who is being held in a psychiatric care unit, told investigators he didn't know his victims.
China's COVID-19 surge raises odds of new variants
Every new infection offers a chance for the coronavirus to mutate, and the virus is spreading rapidly in China.
In Christmas message, Pope Francis laments "senseless" war in Ukraine
Pope Francis urged the faithful to remember the millions of Ukrainians who were without electricity or heating Sunday because of Russian attacks, as well as the millions more displaced from their homes.
Soccer legend Pelé remains hospitalized amid cancer fight
Doctors said earlier this week that Pelé's cancer had advanced, adding the three-time World Cup winner is under "elevated care" related to "kidney and cardiac dysfunctions."
At least 27 injured when stands collapse during basketball game in Egypt
Officials said part of the seats fell on spectators following a stampede in the stands.
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