Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Lam was one of five people from Causeway Bay Books who disappeared in 2015. He later detailed his detention by Chinese authorities.
House Democrats accuse Trump of 'hijacking' America's 250th birthday for his own gain
A 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.
Christian missionaries have found a new (virtual) mission territory
The room may be virtual, but the prayer — and the evangelism — are not.
Even fans who don't speak Spanish are watching the World Cup on Telemundo. Here's why
They may not understand every word, but fans appreciate exuberant announcers who match their enthusiasm. Plus, cameras stay on the field during hydration breaks rather than cutting to commercials.
What to know about the Society of St. Pius X, the schismatic group excommunicated by the Pope
The Society of St. Pius X was excommunicated by Pope Leo for ordaining bishops without his permission. Its issues with the church run far deeper.
Photos: Fans gather in the Bay Area for the World Cup match between the U.S. and Bosnia-Herzegovina
World Cup watch parties in Santa Clara and the San Francisco Bay Area brought fans together for the United States vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match, where the U.S. earned a 2-0 win to reach the Round of 16.
The days are hot, but so are the nights. That's a problem, experts say
As much of the Eastern U.S. experiences potentially record-breaking daytime temperatures, the nights are also staying unusually warm, leaving the human body no time to recover.
Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group
Trump and his family earned over $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses. And, the Vatican declared that the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X has entered schism.
Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest'
Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation."
Going outside in this heat? Follow these guidelines to stay safe
Man, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle.
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Mother says new custodial sentences for daughter's rapists 'better' but still 'not enough'
Two teenage boys convicted of rape had initially been given non-custodial sentences but have since been handed a four year detention.
On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC visits Bandar Abbas to see how the US-Israeli war with Iran has affected everyday life in the port city.
Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.
Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations begin with star-studded New York event
Actress Lena Dunham, model Gigi Hadid and longtime music collaborator Jack Antonoff were spotted in formal attire near Madison Square Garden.
How the American Dream has survived 250 years, but only just
The American Dream has persisted since the days of the Founding Fathers, but faith in the ideal is fading
NHS to reward people who walk 30 minutes a day
The "marathon a month" scheme, developed with former Olympic medallist Sir Brendan Foster, will launch early next year.
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
Arrest warrant issued for suspect in Monaco parcel bombing
Monaco's prosecutor's office say the suspect is a foreign national and no longer in Monaco.
At least eight arrests linked to forums that encourage drugging and raping women
The National Crime Agency says it has identified 270 individuals linked to the abuse websites.
Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives
The newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.
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Amazon’s Mechanical Turk to stop accepting new customers – and not even AI can save it
Workers who use OG crowdsourcing platform say AWS is closing accounts
In a volatile world, a consistent sustainability policy is critical
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Dev says Google warned him about account hijack – then charged him $11,000 anyway
Left hand, meet right hand
Startup sues Palo Alto Networks' Koi Security, saying an AI-hallucinated report falsely linked it to Chinese espionage