Boris Johnson to be quizzed by lawmakers over claims he misled parliament
Boris Johnson will on Wednesday hit back at claims he deliberately misled parliament while serving as British prime minister.
Global markets tick higher as investors await key Fed decision
European and Asian shares traded higher Wednesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's next monetary policy decision later in the day.
Scrap auto parts into fashion
Disused electrical wires woven into a bustier dress and windscreen wipers forming a velvet fishtail gown. Fashion designer Jeremy Scott's latest project sees him transform scrap auto parts into striking couture — or "car-ture," as he dubbed it.
Thailand to hold general election on May 14, poll body says
Thailand will hold elections on May 14, the national poll body said on Tuesday, a day after parliament was dissolved.
Uganda parliament passes law criminalizing identifying as LGBTQ
Ugandan lawmakers have approved a law which imposes a punishment of up to 10 years in prison for identifying as LGBTQ+, among other things.
Ecuador opens terrorism investigation after journalists receive explosive devices in mail
Ecuador's public prosecutor has opened a terrorism investigation after at least five journalists received envelopes containing explosive devices.
Strong earthquake strikes Afghanistan, with tremors felt in Pakistan and India
A strong earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan on Tuesday, with tremors felt in cities in Pakistan and India.
UK counter terrorism police investigating after man set on fire near mosque
British counter terrorism police are investigating an attack on a man who was set on fire while he was walking home from a mosque in Birmingham, central England, on Monday.
Kitchen renovation unearths paintings nearly 400 years old
Murals believed to be nearly 400 years old have been discovered at an apartment in northern England following a kitchen renovation.
Israeli minister denies the existence of a Palestinian identity, inviting US rebuke
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich denied the existence of a Palestinian people or nationhood over the weekend, prompting a rebuke from the United States just weeks after calling for a Palestinian town to be "erased."