WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns

The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.

Mexican woman allegedly killed for her organs after online courtship
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A Mexican woman traveled to Peru to pursue a romantic relationship with a medical student she had met online ? but her remains later washed up on a beach and he now has been accused of harvesting her organs.

Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast

While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.

At least 12 people missing after landslide in Italy

The force of the mud sliding down mountainsides was strong enough to send cars and buses into the sea.

Mexico’s domestic airline industry in shambles

Mexico’s domestic airline industry is in shambles, plagued by safety problems, a ratings downgrade by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, and vandalism.

Europe's space agency picks first disabled astronaut recruit

John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”

Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest

Germany's players covered their mouths for their team photo before their opening World Cup match in an apparent rebuke of FIFA’s clampdown on plans to wear armbands to protest discrimination in host nation Qatar.

Workers at virus-hit iPhone factory in China beaten, detained after protests

Videos and postings on Chinese social media showed people in masks confronting police. One person was hit in the head with a club and another was taken away with his arms held behind his back.

Strike on Ukrainian maternity hospital kills 2-day-old baby

The baby’s mother and a doctor were pulled alive from the damage. Multiple explosions were heard in Kyiv Wednesday after sirens sounded in Ukraine’s capital and elsewhere across the country.

Mexico and Poland play out 0-0 draw at World Cup

Robert Lewandowski’s second-half penalty attempt was saved by Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, leaving Poland to settle for a 0-0 draw Tuesday at the World Cup.

How does USA advance at World Cup? We track all Group B scenarios

After a likely three points turned into one for the United States on Monday night with a 1-1 tie against Wales, there are a swath of scenarios that will dictate whether the team has a medium or long-term future in the 2022 World Cup.

Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 268; 151 still missing

The toll is expected to rise further, but no estimates were immediately available. Officials say another 1,083 people were injured in the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Monday near the city of Cianjur.