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Suspected suicide attack on mosque in Pakistan kills more than 30 people and injures 125

A deadly blast inside a mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar Monday was likely a suicide attack, according to senior authorities. [...]

How Russia misread Germany's growing influence

Two years ago, Moscow eyed a US-German standoff over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline as a litmus test of transatlantic power. [...]

Adani slams US short seller 'attack on India' as stock rout hits $70 billion

Adani Group has accused a US investment firm of launching "a calculated attack" on India by publishing a report alleging widespread fraud at the ports-to-power conglomerate. [...]

Israel was behind drone attacks at military plant in Iran, US media report

US officials believe drone attacks at a military plant in Iran's central city of Isfahan were carried out by Israel, according to US media reports. [...]

'A new era of accountability.' What Memphis got right after the death of Tyre Nichols

Weeks after Tyre Nichols was brutalized by Memphis police officers, city law enforcement officials are being hailed for their unusually rapid investigation and transparency compared to similar cases in other US cities. [...]

Lisa Loring, original Wednesday Addams actress, dead at 64

Lisa Loring, best known as the first actress to play Wednesday Addams in the original "The Addams Family" sitcom, has died at the age of 64. [...]

Russia's war in Ukraine

Fighting is fierce in eastern Ukraine, where towns face constant Russian bombardment and troops battle Wagner mercenaries near the city of Bakhmut. Follow here for the latest updates. [...]

NBA referees admit to 'gut-wrenching' mistake in Lakers-Celtics game as Dennis Schröder calls for officials to be fined

The fallout from the egregious no-call in the final second of Saturday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers game and the Boston Celtics shows no sign of ending, with the official NBA Referees Twitter account admitting to the error on Sunday [...]

NATO secretary general urges South Korea to allow direct arms exports to Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday asked South Korea to reconsider its rule on not exporting weapons to countries in conflict so it could help arm Ukraine in repelling Russia's invasion. [...]

'I'm just here for the comments': Empire State Building riles New Yorkers after celebrating Super Bowl-bound Philadelphia Eagles' win

The Empire State Building was lit in green and white to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in the NFC Championship game on Sunday -- a decision that's sparked a bit of a backlash in the Big Apple. [...]

Eight people dead as gunmen open fire at birthday party in South Africa

Eight people were killed and three wounded after two gunmen entered a home and opened fire on a group of people celebrating a birthday at a home in South Africa on Sunday evening, according to the South African police service (SAPS). [...]

Novak Djokovic says he 'emotionally collapsed' after Australian Open win

For almost two decades, we have become accustomed to Novak Djokovic winning grand slams. But seeing the world No. 1 sobbing on the floor as he celebrated his Australian Open victory with his family and team was a first. He would later say he had "emotionally collapsed." [...]

Video of Nichols' beating prompts renewed calls for police reform

With Congress as divided as ever, it appears public outrage is once again on a collision course with Washington partisanship. [...]

Renault will slash stake in Nissan as they overhaul their alliance

Carmakers Renault and Nissan have agreed to restructure their longstanding partnership, with the French company whittling down its stake in the Japanese firm to 15%. [...]

The family of five flying around the world in a tiny plane

The Porter family, set off on board their Gippsaero GA8 AirVan, a modern aircraft manufactured in Australia, from Vancouver, British Columbia last June and have "been basically traveling every day since." [...]

The disappearance of a teen gripped China. The discovery of his body raised more questions

The whereabouts of the 15-year-old, who vanished from a boarding school in southern Jiangxi province in October, was for months among the most discussed topics on the Chinese internet. [...]

Human and chimpanzee teens share similar struggles, study says. But your teen may be less patient

Being impulsive and engaging in risky behavior -- does that describe your teen or an adolescent chimpanzee? Maybe both, according to a new study. [...]

This 136-year-old London coffee store doesn't need to move with the times

Customers have a message for Algerian Coffee Stores: never change. Luckily, the Soho institution has no plans to alter its winning formula. [...]

New Zealand's biggest city braces for more heavy rains after deadly floods

New Zealand authorities warned Monday that the situation in flood-hit Auckland was likely to worsen after "unprecedented" rainfall brought devastating floods that have killed at least four people and forced hundreds to evacuate in the country's largest city. [...]

Korean star Song Joong-ki announces marriage to Katy Louise Saunders, says they are expecting a baby

South Korean actor Song Joong-ki married British actress Katy Louise Saunders Monday and the two are expecting a child, Song's agency, HighZium Studio, told CNN. [...]

Over 25 million people under winter weather alerts stretching from Texas to Illinois, with significant icing likely

More than 25 million people were under winter weather alerts Monday as a potentially significant winter weather event set up across a large swath of the Central US, bringing the risk of heavy precipitation and significant icing from Texas to Illinois. [...]

An 'extremely dangerous' kidnapping suspect has evaded capture for nearly a week, prompting police to call for the public's help

A sweeping multi-day manhunt continues for a suspect accused of brutally beating and kidnapping a woman in Oregon who remains in critical condition, according to police. [...]

Virginia school announces new safety protocols as students return to class nearly a month after a 6-year-old allegedly shot a teacher

Richneck Elementary School has announced new safety protocols as students return to classes on Monday, nearly a month after a 6-year-old student allegedly shot his teacher inside a classroom. [...]

ASML says 'rules are being finalized' on chip export controls to China

ASML, a Dutch maker of semiconductor equipment, says "rules are being finalized" on export controls, amid reports that the Netherlands and Japan have joined the United States in restricting sales of some computer chip machinery to China. [...]

After a weekend of protests against police brutality, Memphis officials note that investigation into Tyre Nichols' death is not over

As protesters gathered across US cities over the weekend following the Memphis police beating that led to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, officials have said the investigation into the incident will continue amid questions over whether there could be additional charges. [...]