China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory

FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."

Iran rattled over suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls

Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.

China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins

China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.

Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark

The remains of a man who had disappeared appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.

Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is a mythical Mayan elf

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”

TikTok banned on all Canadian government phones

TikTok has been targeted by critics who say the Chinese government could access user data, such as browsing history and location.

Romanian court: Influencer Andrew Tate to be held for 3rd month

The divisive social media influencer and former professional kickboxer is detained in Romania on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking.

Video shows violent eruption of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano

Government officials advised people to stay away from the volcano and not attempt to climb to the crater as more explosions could occur, which has happened during previous eruptions.

Watch: Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano erupts shooting lava into the night sky
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Mexico?s Popocatepetl volcano erupted on Feb. 24, and officials have been urging residents to stay alert for ash fall across the region. Video recorded from San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, captured the moment the volcano erupted.

Mexican states in hot competition over possible Tesla plant

Mexico is undergoing a fevered competition among states to win a potential Tesla facility in jostling reminiscent of what happens among U.S. cities and states vying to win investments from tech companies.

Netflix lowering prices in 30 countries

The price cuts will be in countries in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia.