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Baltimore bridge collapse probe picks up speed as divers recover 2 bodies

The ship's crew issued a mayday call early Tuesday, saying they had lost power and the vessel's steering system just minutes before striking one of the bridge's columns

Biden admin to lend $1.5 bn to restart Michigan nuclear power plant

The federal government will provide a $1.5 bn loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan, officials announced on Wednesday

Russia strikes Ukraine's Kharkiv with aerial bombs; 1 killed, 17 injured

The airstrikes caused widespread damage, hitting several residential buildings and damaging the city's institute for emergency surgery

783 million face chronic hunger, yet world wastes 19% of its food, says UN

The UN Environment Programme's Food Waste Index Report, published Wednesday, tracks the progress of countries to halve food waste by 2030

Death toll in Moscow concert attack rises to 140 after another victim dies

A total of 80 people injured in the attack remain hospitalized, the official added, and 205 others have sought outpatient medical assistance

Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel in response to IDF strike in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that his government will not accept Hamas' delusional conditions for a cease-fire in Gaza

Thailand lawmakers overwhelmingly pass bill to legalise same-sex marriage

The bill amends the Civil and Commercial Code to change the words men and women and husband and wife to individuals and marriage partners

Trump's classified documents case mired in delays may run past US elections

"This case should be over already," said Jeffrey Swartz, a professor at Cooley Law School and former judge in Florida

Chinese EV makers show latest models at Bangkok International Motor Show

Tesla launched sales in late 2022, offering its popular Model 3 and Model Y at prices aimed at competing with rivals like China's BYD

Israel, Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for ceasefire in Gaza

Israel has killed over 32,000 Palestinians, around two-thirds of them women and children, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its tally

French, Brazilian presidents meet, announce $1.1 bn investment for Amazon

Lula said during a speech that Macron's visit is part of a global effort to beef up rainforest protections

Russia blames Ukraine for concert attack despite its denial, Isis claim

The four men accused of carrying out the attack appeared in a Moscow court on Sunday on terrorism charges and showed signs of severe beatings

When will Trump pay $175 mn appeals bond? Here's all you need to know

Shortly after learning of the appeals court's decision, Trump said he would swiftly come up with a bond, equivalent securities, or cash

Ukraine says a third of Russian warships in Black Sea destroyed or disabled

Ukraine has sunk or disabled a third of all Russian warships in the Black Sea in just over two years of war, the navy spokesman said on Tuesday, a heavy blow to Moscow's military capability.

US polls: Biden, Harris argue Democrats will preserve access to health care

Biden and Harris visited hours after the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case about access to mifepristone

As military chiefs meet, Pentagon stresses on protecting civilians in Gaza

The US defence official said the Israeli forces should use precision targeting, which has been effective against Hamas leaders elsewhere in Gaza

US imposes more sanctions on Iran, Syria penalised for drug trafficking

Hezbollah and the Houthis have been launching regular attacks since the onset of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza

US top court likely to preserve access to abortion medication mifepristone

Abortion opponents are asking the justices to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions

Venezuela electoral outcry: Oppn coalition registers provisional candidate

Their inability to register was met with a deluge of criticisms from leaders across the region, with the US State Department saying in a statement it was watching the situation closely

'Cargo ship lost power, issued mayday before hitting Baltimore's bridge'

With the ship barreling toward the bridge at a very, very rapid speed, authorities had just enough time to stop cars from coming over the bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said