Four years after deadly China Eastern plane crash, investigators offer no answers
WorldSHANGHAI - China's aviation regulator has not released an annual update on its investigation into a deadly China Eastern Airlines crash for the second year in a row, letting the fourth anniversary pass without providing any insight into the cause.
Sinner stays hot to launch bid for 'Sunshine Double' in Miami
WorldJannik Sinner put on a scintillating display in his opening match at the Miami Open on Saturday, hammering Damir Dzumhur 6-3 6-3 as he looks to complete the coveted "Sunshine Double" after his triumph in Indian Wells last weekend.
OpenAI to introduce ads to all ChatGPT free and Go users in US
WorldOpenAI will begin showing ads to all users of the free and Go versions of ChatGPT in the United States in the coming weeks, a company spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Reuters.
Georgia woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill
WorldA 31-year-old Georgia woman has been charged with murder after she took abortion medication and gave birth to a premature infant who died within hours, according to court documents and arrest records.
From bats to bonds: Uganda's 'cricket grannies'
WorldJINJA, Uganda -- Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life.
Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 10, injures 59, 4 missing
WorldSEOUL -- A fire broke out around lunchtime at a car parts factory in the South Korean city of Daejeon on Friday, leaving 10 people dead, 25 seriously injured and 34 with minor injuries, the country's safety ministry said on Saturday.
Fitch cuts New Zealand rating outlook to negative amid debt concerns
WorldCredit ratings agency Fitch lowered New Zealand's outlook to "negative" from "stable" on Friday, citing the South Pacific country's increasing difficulty reducing debt due to a delay in fiscal consolidation over the last few years.
BTS are back: central Seoul locks down for Kpop supergroup's first show in years
WorldSEOUL -- South Korea shut down the heart of Seoul on Saturday for a comeback concert by Kpop supergroup BTS, as authorities prepare for an estimated 260,000 fans to flood the city's streets and millions more to watch the show live on Netflix.
Japan tourism agency eyes panel on dual pricing
WorldTOKYO -- The Japan Tourism Agency plans to set up an expert panel to draft guidelines for a dual pricing system charging higher fees at tourist facilities for foreign nationals and visitors from outside the local areas, Jiji Press learned Thursday.
Japan resumes gasoline subsidies amid Middle East tensions
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government resumed subsidies for oil wholesalers on Thursday, aiming to lower retail gasoline prices to around 170 yen per liter amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
