France says ‘bon voyage’ to 2 giant pandas as they head back to China
PARIS — A couple of star giant pandas who lived in France for 13 years and gave birth…
Global tiger trafficking crisis worsens with nine big cats seized monthly
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysa — Authorities worldwide have seized an average of nine tigers each month over the past…
Pension fraudster ‘dressed as dead mother to claim her payouts while her body lay hidden in family home’
A 56-year-old man spent three years impersonating his dead mother to fraudulently collect her pension while her body…
UK leader suggests former Prince Andrew should testify in US probe into Epstein
LONDON — Pressure is increasing for the former Prince Andrew to give evidence to a U.S. congressional committee…
Photographer captures pictures of emperor penguins in the Antarctic
A British wildlife photographer has captured the cutest penguin babies since Happy Feet. Paul Goldstein spent time with…
Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package Friday to help spur the…
Rising bear, wolf and boar encounters leave Greek farmers on edge
LEVEA, Greece (AP) — It was a shocking sight for the farmer — three of his sheep lying…
UK warns Russia it’s ready to deal with incursions after spy ship spotted
LONDON — Britain warned Russia on Wednesday that it was ready to deal with any incursions into its…
US warns others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks, but it is biggest recipient
WASHINGTON — For years, Washington has been warning others not to trust loans from Chinese state banks fueling…
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is ‘crying out’
BELEM, Brazil — BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Monday urged countries at United Nations climate…
Novo cuts Wegovy prices, Zepbound cost also coming down
Novo Nordisk is chopping prices again for Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients…
Janet Bannister brought caring and sharing to venture capital. It’s paying off
Open this photo in gallery: Janet Bannister’s firm Staircase Ventures offers more than just money and advice to…