US ally detains Chinese ship crew
The crew had switched off their vessel's transponder system and failed to furnish the necessary identification, according to the Philippines Coast Guard.
Monkey bite gives man rare virus
Only 50 people caught this rare virus between 1932 and 2019, according to the CDC, 21 of whom died.
Hong Kong Security Law Endangers Religious Freedom
The Chinese government's attack on the religious freedom of Catholic priests and the laity in Hong Kong is unmistakable.
Lionel Messi responds to China backlash
Chinese state media have said the soccer player's video message will not repair his image following controversy in Hong Kong.
China cancels soccer star Lionel Messi
State media has said Messi's commercial relations with Chinese companies could be hurt following controversy over him not playing in a game in Hong Kong.
Lionel Messi angers Chinese soccer fans with injury snub
The superstar's failure to take the field during a game in Hong Kong has provoked a storm of criticism from fans, soccer authorities and even politicians.
Activists pressure Biden to punish China-backed authorities
Most of the leaders of the 2019 protests that shook Hong Kong are now in prison or exile and the president is being urged to do something about it.
America's best squash player just won't quit
In 2017, Amanda Sobhy ruptured an Achilles, but came back even better. Now she's ruptured another—and she's already setting her sights on the sport's top spot.
US poultry exports hit by ban amid bird flu scare
The ban, which comes just two weeks before Christmas, will be a blow for some poultry farmers.
Disney is spending billions to try to lure people back to its theme parks
World of Frozen has launched at Hong Kong Disneyland, marking one of the major moves Disney is making to boost visitor numbers to its theme parks.
President Biden, Don't Forget China's Political Prisoners
We can only hope the next time Biden meets Xi, he will stand up for those courageous individuals fighting for freedom and democracy.
Gov. Gavin Newsom wrong to bury human rights on China visit, activists say
California Governor Gavin Newsom has come under fire for omitting human rights concerns from his travel plans for his weeklong visit to China.
China remains on UN human rights council despite opposition
Human rights advocates have sought to chip away at support for China in the world's top human rights body.
China's National Day met with worldwide "day of mourning" protests
Activists turned out in cities across the world to protest oppression by Beijing as the People's Republic of China celebrated its 74th anniversary.
Rare 26-foot whale's death sparks fury at whale-watchers
The whale is thought to be the same one as a Bryde's whale that drew crowds of whale-watchers when it was seen a few weeks ago.
Shock as man accidentally books to stay in one of hong kong's "coffin homes
"I would just die from a panic attack. I can't breathe even by watching it," commented one user on TikTok.
Woman caught trying to smuggle five live snakes in her bra
"I wouldn't even touch them, never mind hide them in my bra," wrote one user, while another added: "I won't even look at snakes on my phone."
Jackie Chan slammed after viral video sheds light on daughter relationship
Jackie Chan's fans were shocked to hear the alleged harsh circumstances surrounding his relationship with his daughter.
China cracks down on citizens abroad as people flee country
"China's influence in the U.N. and other international institutions are diminishing because of its gross violations," a human rights expert told Newsweek.
Mystery as thousands of dead fish found on Hong Kong beach
While the cause for the thousands of dead fish is unclear, a red tide algal bloom has been reported on a separate beach just miles away.
Passenger aboard cruise liner reveals what happens in a "pirate drill"
A passenger on a world wide cruise shows what happens during a 'pirate drill' while sailing through the Suez Canal.
Another T. Rex Is Being Auctioned, Horrifying Scientists Again
Scientists have vocally protested the auction of large dinosaur specimens in the past, many of which sell for millions of dollars.
Fact Check: Does Video Show 'Explosion in Beijing' Amid China Coup Rumors?
Dramatic footage of huge explosions were linked to unverified rumors of a coup in China, but where and when did it really happen?
Hong Kong Mourns Queen's Death in Silent Protest Against Beijing
Hundreds to thousands of Hongkongers queued outside the British consulate to pay their respects on Monday's public holiday.
Wife of Dancer Injured by Falling Screen Mid Performance Speaks Out
"He tried to hold the screen, but it was too heavy and he fell under the screen," the wife of a dancer said in a recent video.
Giant Screen Falls Onto Boy Band Mid Performance, Crushing Dancers
"Thank you so much for your support to Mirror, but there is something that we need to handle now," the band's manager reportedly said after the incident.
Xi Jinping to be crowned 'People's Leader' by China Communist Party: Report
Hong Kong newspaper Ming Pao reports China's president will be given an unprecedented third term this November.
China to Place Electronic Tags on COVID Patients to Stop Them Leaving Home
Hong Kong's government used electronic wristbands earlier this year to monitor COVID patients undergoing home isolation.
G7 Leaders Get Tough on China
The Group of Seven was unambiguous about the West's differences with Beijing, such as the quashing of democratic freedoms in Hong Kong and its failure to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Tiananmen Anniversary Gatherings Given Coded Support From West
Hong Kong has banned vigils and gatherings marking the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests amid what is viewed by critics as an effort by China to crack down on political dissent.