Recovery of New Zealand landslide victims halted on safety concerns
WorldSYDNEY - New Zealand authorities suspended recovery efforts on Sunday for victims of a landslide that hit a busy campground on the country's North Island.
US climber scales Taiwan's tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes
WorldTAIPEI - U.S. climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety netting on Sunday, watched by thousands of cheering and waving fans as he clambered up one of the world's tallest buildings.
Hermes designer bows out after 37 years with final menswear show in Paris
WorldPARIS - Hermes menswear designer Véronique Nichanian presented her final collection on Saturday in Paris after nearly four decades in the role, as the 71-year-old prepared to pass the baton to young British designer Grace Wales Bonner.
Russian Oscar hopeful believes in the power of animation
WorldST PETERSBURG - Konstantin Bronzit may be one of Russia's most celebrated animators, but he still gets the jitters during awards season.
Mbappe double powers Real Madrid past Villarreal to top of LaLiga
WorldVILLARREAL, Spain - Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the second half as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory at Villarreal on Saturday, climbing above Barcelona to take provisional pole position in LaLiga.
Danone recalls certain baby formula batches produced in Ireland as toxin scare widens
WorldLONDON - French food and beverage maker Danone said on Friday it was recalling specific baby formula batches in targeted markets, as a toxin contamination scare that started with Nestle products continued to spread.
Australian boy dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour
WorldSYDNEY -- An Australian boy had died in hospital after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family said on Saturday after a series of shark attacks along the country's east coast.
Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year
WorldZIGONG, China -- In southwest China’s Sichuan province, the annual Zigong International Lantern Festival kicked off on Friday, showcasing the centuries-old art of illuminated lanterns on a grand scale.
Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says
WorldJAKARTA -- Seven people have died and 82 are missing after a landslide hit in Indonesia's West Java province, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, amid reports of heavy rain in the area.
BTS fans scramble for tickets as K-pop stars launch first tour since military service
WorldSEOUL -- Chart-topping K-pop boy band BTS is set to embark on a global concert tour in April, marking its first new album release in more than three years, and on Thursday fans rushed to secure tickets for the tour's opening shows.
