Chinese businessman charged in alleged $1 billion fraud conspiracy

Prosecutors said Guo Wengui allegedly lied to thousands of online followers before misappropriating hundreds of millions of dollars.

UK prime minister in doghouse after letting pet roam free in London park

In January, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Suna was fined by police for taking off his seat belt to film a social media video in a moving car.

2 found dead in submarine filled with smuggled cocaine

The Colombian Navy found over $87 million worth of cocaine, two dead bodies, and two survivors aboard a submarine.

China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday

China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.

Last killer whale in captivity dies at Marineland theme park

A killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died.

US and South Korea hold drills as North Korea test-fires missiles from submarine

The South Korean and U.S. drills include a computer simulation and field training exercises. North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, and concerns about China’s ambitions, are pushing the United States to beef up its Asian alliances.

N. Korea launches two missiles from submarine in weapons test

The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.

How a road trip to Mexico turned deadly for 4 South Carolina friends

It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.

Gunman kills 6 at Jehovah's Witnesses hall shooting in Germany, police say

Eight people were wounded, including a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant and lost the baby. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the death toll could rise.

Drug cartel apologizes for killing Americans
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Someone claiming to be the Mexican drug cartel allegedly responsible for the abduction of four Americans and the killing of two of them has condemned the violence and purportedly turned over its own members who were involved to authorities.

Everyone can now go topless at public swimming pools in Berlin

The new bathing rules to allow everyone to go swimming without covering their upper bodies come in reaction to a woman’s complaint alleging discrimination.

World marks International Women's Day but abuses, inequality still rampant

While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.

FBI says not to travel to parts of Mexico for spring break after 2 Americans are killed during kidnapping

As spring break travel gets underway, U.S. authorities are warning against traveling to parts of Mexico after news came down that four Americans were kidnapped, ending in two of them being killed.