Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'

Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.

Polish leader blames country's low birthrate on young women drinking too much alcohol

A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.

Putin-linked businessman admits to US election meddling

Kremlin-connected entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue to do so — confirming for the first time the accusations that he has rejected for years.

North Korea: Missile tests were practice to attack South Korean and US targets

North Korea’s military says its recent barrage of missile tests was practiced to “mercilessly” strike key South Korean and U.S. targets such as air bases and operation command systems.

N. Korea fires more missiles as US sends bombers to South

The North has test-fired more than 30 missiles this week, including an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday.

North Korea covertly sending artillery to Russia, White House says

The White House on Wednesday accused North Korea of covertly shipping a "significant number" of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine.

The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback

Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.

Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing

“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”

9 arrested after bridge collapse in India kills at least 134

Police in western India have arrested nine people as they investigate the collapse of a newly repaired 143-year-old suspension bridge.

Suspension bridge collapse in India kills at least 133, officials say

The suspension bridge had reopened four days earlier after six months of repairs. Officials said it was overloaded with tourists drawn to the attraction during the Hindu festival season.

Brazil elects Lula president again, defeating far-right Bolsonaro

His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.

Somalia attack: President says at least 100 killed in car bombings

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at the site of the explosions in Mogadishu, told journalists that nearly 300 other people were wounded.