New Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Faces Big Challenges
Lai Ching-te, the incoming president, has vowed to stay on his predecessor’s narrow path of resisting Beijing without provoking it. It won’t be easy.
Oakland locals blame homeless encampment for city removing traffic lights to stop copper thieves
Oakland, California replaced a traffic light at an intersection with stop signs as locals place blame at a growing nearby homeless encampment.
Jerry Seinfeld heckled by anti-Israel protester during comedy show: ‘Jew-haters spice up the show’
A pro-Palestinian protester was roundly booed and escorted out as he attempted to interrupt one of Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy shows Saturday night in Virginia.
Monday Briefing: Iran’s President Is Missing After a Helicopter Crash
Also, Russian troops moved closer to Kharkiv.
Middle East Crisis: Israeli Officials Challenge Netanyahu, Laying Bare Government Divisions
Two key members of the wartime government have demanded that Israel’s leader come up with a decisive strategy for Gaza, with one issuing an ultimatum.
Texas crime victims liaison pleads guilty to human smuggling with county vehicle
A former employee with the Starr County District Attorney’s office pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport undocumented people on Friday, according to court records.
7 important health stories you might have missed this week: Catch up here
With the week ahead beckoning, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are…
Toxic Political Culture Has Even Some Slovaks Calling Country ‘a Black Hole.’
Slovakia has long been dogged by criticism that it is prone to authoritarianism, but a frenzy of blame since an assassination attempt has heightened such concerns.
Russia and Ukraine Engage in Dueling Air Assaults Behind the Front Lines
Both sides have been looking for ways to inflict damage beyond the battlefield, targeting military logistics hubs and urban centers.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reacts to viral video of him allegedly beating Cassie: ‘I’m disgusted’
Sean 'Diddy' Combs breaks his silence on the video that appeared to show him beating his then-girlfriend Cassie, saying he's "disgusted" with himself.