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.

China offers peace proposal to end conflict in Russia-Ukraine war

China’s proposal calls for a cease-fire and peace talks, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia, and saying “relevant countries” should do their part to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine.

Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia

Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.

Prolonged low tides in Venice see smaller canals dry up

Some of Venice's secondary canals have practically dried up due a prolonged spell of low tides linked to a lingering high-pressure weather system.