Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing
Survivors, relatives and a handful of foreign dignitaries attended this year's main event in Hiroshima to pray for those killed or wounded.
Asian markets turn lower as virus spikes around planet
An index of US consumer sentiment last week showed it hit a three-month low in July.
WHO launches global pandemic response probe
Announcing the assessment, which will be presented next May, WHO chief said it should help the world understand how to prevent such crises in the future.
International Scoliosis Awareness Day: Princess Eugenie shares rare photo of her scar
Prince Andrew's daughter underwent spinal surgery at the age of 12 to correct scoliosis.
These stars will perform at Global Citizen's new concert special
Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and Coldplay will also be performing for 'Global Goal: Unite for Our Future' on June 27.
Oscars postponed by two months due to pandemic
Monday's move was prompted by concerns that a field consisting only of films released in 2020 would not be as broad or competitive as in previous years.
Macron rejects tearing down statues in France
Macron said the country would not obscure elements of its history.
Researchers explain possible ways to stop coronavirus from spreading in new study
Contact tracing of close contacts and isolation remains the key to curb the disease.
Boris Johnson says 'no question' medics saved his life
Officials said he would now convalesce at Chequers, the country estate of British prime ministers, on the advice of his medical team.
British Airways temporarily lays off 28,000 staff: Union
Global airlines have cancelled thousands of flights worldwide, as COVID-19 decimates demand for passenger travel.
World leaders to hold crisis talks as virus toll tops 21,000
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for the world to act together to halt the menace.
US votes in crucial primaries after ex-rivals back Biden
Sanders leads Biden nationally in polling.
'Parasite' makes Oscars history with stunning Best Picture win
"Parasite" writer-director Bong Joon-ho and co-writer Han Jin-won scooped the first ever Asian win for best original screenplay.
Industry spooked by UK stance on post-Brexit EU trade
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said that Britain knows it has to align itself with single market rules if it wants to be close to it.
UK opposition chief Jeremy Corbyn 'sorry' for election wipeout
The veteran socialist blamed the media for helping to cause his century-old party's worst finish since before World War II.
Boris Johnson: Britain's divisive Brexit champion
The Conservative leader campaigned relentlessly on a promise to "Get Brexit Done", by finally taking Britain out of the European Union next month.
5G AR glasses with Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 chipset to get software support from Niantic
Niantic is reportedly porting "Harry Potter: Wizards Unite," "Pokémon Go," and "Ingress" to Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR2 platform.
Trump 'so extreme' on climate he's waking people up, says Greta Thunberg
A young Australian couple have volunteered to aid her in her return journey.
Trump wades into UK election with attack on opposition leader and Brexit warning
Trump said that Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn would be "so bad" in the role, in unprecedented criticism of a candidate to be British premier.
British MPs vote for December election to break Brexit deadlock
Johnson had nowhere left to turn after MPs rejected the Brexit terms he struck with Brussels less than two weeks ago.
Greta Thunberg heads to US Midwest for Friday protest
The teenage activist will join the climate strike in Iowa city on Friday.
Torn by Brexit, Labour to vote on way out of the crisis
Voters are confused and dismayed by Labour's muddled stance on the biggest issue to face the country in generations.
Virgin empire heiress Holly Branson flies economy with her children
Holly Branson flew in Virgin Airline's economy class even though her father owns the airline.
Honda to lay off 3,500 with UK car plant closure, Brexit to blame?
Honda's decision to close down its only car plant in the UK will see 3,500 employees lose their jobs.
Brazil's 'Donald Trump' edges closer to presidency: Jair Bolsonaro gets 46 percent of vote
Far-right maverick Bolsonaro was expected to come out in front in first round of Brazil voting, but he far outperformed predictions,
Labour conference: Jeremy Corbyn's radical speech hammers broken capitalist system
Unreservedly socialist leader claims he represents "the new political mainstream."
May claims victory as UK weighs up her 'soft Brexit' plan
Britain's prime minister presents her solution to the seemingly intractable problems of Brexit.
Airbus CEO Tom Enders: Theresa May's government is 'clueless' on Brexit
Aviation giant Airbus doubles down on Brexit warning to UK.
Brexit hardliners push Theresa May to prepare for 'no deal'
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said the warnings from businesses were "inappropriate" and undermined chances of getting a "clean Brexit."
Ireland: Facebook bans foreign ads as US anti-abortionists plot to influence referendum
Facebook has vowed to improve its transparency after revelations that political consultancy Cambridge Analytica harvested users' data.