Chinese authorities swoop on restaurant that challenged customers to eat 108 dumplings
A restaurant in China that challenged its customers to eat more than 100 dumplings in return for a free meal has fallen foul of authorities, who are investigating whether it has violated the country's anti-food waste law.
1970-01-01 08:00
Protests across Israel ahead of vote on judicial overhaul bill vote
Large crowds of protesters across Israel have come out in the 27th consecutive week of demonstrations against the government's judicial overhaul plans.
1970-01-01 08:00
The world is big enough for US and China, Yellen says as she concludes Beijing trip
The world is big enough for both the United States and China to thrive, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday as she wrapped up a visit to Beijing aimed at stablizing the relationship between the world's two largest economies.
1970-01-01 08:00
BBC looking into allegations of presenter's sexual misconduct
The BBC has confirmed it is looking into allegations of sexual misconduct by one of its presenters.
1970-01-01 08:00
At least 22 officers injured in the German town of Giessen following unrest -- police
At least 22 police officers were injured Saturday in unrest in the western German town of Giessen during an Eritrean cultural festival, according to local police.
1970-01-01 08:00
Megan Rapinoe announces she will retire at the end of the season
US Women's National Team star Megan Rapinoe, a two-time Women's World Cup winner, has announced she will retire at the end of the 2023 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tbilisi Pride festival canceled after violent anti-LGBTQ protests
A Pride festival was canceled in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Saturday by organizers who say authorities failed to prevent violent disruptions from Russian-affiliated far-right groups.
1970-01-01 08:00
At least 8 killed in building collapse in Brazil
At least eight people, including children, were killed after a building collapsed in Brazil's northeastern state of Pernambuco on Friday, according to CNN affiliate CNN Brasil, citing the state's Secretariat of Social Defense (SDS.)
1970-01-01 08:00
Dutch government collapses over immigration policy dispute
The Dutch government has collapsed after failing to reach an agreement on curbing immigration.
1970-01-01 08:00
Yellen urges China to back global funds to fight climate change
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged China on Saturday to combat the "existential threat" of climate change by supporting international funds intended to help developing countries confront the crisis.
1970-01-01 08:00
Two men executed in Iran over deadly attack on Shiraz shrine
Iran on Saturday executed two men it accused of carrying out a deadly attack on a shrine in Shiraz in October 2022, according to state-run news agency IRNA.
1970-01-01 08:00
When a tourist in Bali gets arrested, this is the woman they call
Influencers who pose naked on top of sacred mountains. Reckless travelers who ride motorbikes performing daredevil stunts. When it comes to misbehaving tourists in Bali, Niluh Djelantik has seen and heard it all.
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