Skip to content

World News

US plans to reengage with UN rights council, reversing Trump

US plans to reengage with UN rights council, reversing Trump

WASHINGTON — The United States announced plans Monday to reengage with the much-maligned U.N.
New York Philharmonic launches on-demand streaming service

New York Philharmonic launches on-demand streaming service

NEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic launched an on-demand video and audio streaming service Monday called NYPhil+ that is available for $50 annually or $4.99 monthly.
24 garment workers killed in flooded factory in Morocco

24 garment workers killed in flooded factory in Morocco

RABAT, Morocco — At least 24 workers died on Monday in the northern Moroccan city of Tangier after heavy rains flooded an illegal garment factory, Morocco’s state news agency MAP reported. There were reports that as many as 28 people died.
Utah police: Avalanche killed 4 local backcountry skiers

Utah police: Avalanche killed 4 local backcountry skiers

SALT LAKE CITY — Four backcountry skiers in their 20s died when one of the deadliest avalanches in Utah history hit a popular canyon, police said Sunday.
Rescuers in India digging for 37 trapped in glacier flood

Rescuers in India digging for 37 trapped in glacier flood

RUDRAPRAYAG, India — Rescuers in northern India worked Monday to rescue more than three dozen power plant workers trapped in a tunnel after part of a Himalayan glacier broke off and sent a wall of water and debris rushing down a mountain in a disaste
Jailed rapper Casanova disciplined for video dance challenge

Jailed rapper Casanova disciplined for video dance challenge

VALHALLA, N.Y. — Rapper Casanova, who is jailed in New York in a gang-related federal racketeering case, is facing disciplinary charges over a dance challenge video posted on social media.
Amanda Gorman, in a first, brings poetry to Super Bowl

Amanda Gorman, in a first, brings poetry to Super Bowl

NEW YORK — Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who stirred America at the inauguration of President Joe Biden last month, again commanded the spotlight on one of the country's biggest stages, the Super Bowl.
Mysterious monolith pops up near Turkish World Heritage site

Mysterious monolith pops up near Turkish World Heritage site

ISTANBUL — Turkish authorities are investigating the appearance of a mysterious monolith in southeastern Turkey. The metal block was found by a farmer on Friday in Sanliurfa province with old Turkic script that reads “Look at the sky, see the moon.
Writer Mick Herron’s ‘Slow Horses’ are spies for our times

Writer Mick Herron’s ‘Slow Horses’ are spies for our times

LONDON — Like a spy in the night, writer Mick Herron’s success has been stealthy. It took a while for the world to catch up with him.
Review: Yawn, is it Monday yet? The Weeknd bores at halftime

Review: Yawn, is it Monday yet? The Weeknd bores at halftime

NEW YORK — His name is The Weeknd but his Super Bowl performance felt like a dreary Monday morning. The pop star headlined the Super Bowl halftime show, running through his many hits like an Olympic relay track team aiming for the gold.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks