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Heavy Rains Pound N. Korea, Triggering Worries About Damages
Torrential rains are lashing North Korea, prompting authorities to take steps to minimize damage, state media said.
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Biden Campaign Announces $280 Million Ad Buy Through Fall
Joe Biden's Democratic presidential campaign is reserving $280 million in digital and television ads through the fall, nearly twice the amount President Donald Trump's team has reserved.
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3 Shot, 1 Fatally, During Large Party at Los Angeles Mansion
Three people were shot, one fatally, early Tuesday during a party attended by hundreds of people at a Los Angeles mansion, authorities said.
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Another Cruise Ship in Norway Stalled Amid Infection Fears
A cruise ship with 123 passengers on board and a crew of 85 docked Wednesday in the Norwegian harbor of Bodoe but no one could disembark after a former passenger from Denmark tested positive for the coronavirus upon returning home.
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City Streets Drain of Life in Australia’s Toughest Lockdown
Melbourne's usually vibrant downtown streets were draining of signs of life on Wednesday on the eve of Australia's toughest-ever pandemic restrictions coming into force.
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Video Suggests Explosions in North Korean City Near China
A video obtained by The Associated Press shows plumes of black smoke rising from a North Korean city near the border with China amid reports that deadly explosions occurred there earlier this week.
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Fireworks, Ammonium Nitrate Likely Fueled Beirut Explosion
Fireworks and ammonium nitrate appear to have been the fuel that ignited a massive explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut, experts and videos of the blast suggest.
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South Africa Sees Dip in New Virus Cases but Warns of Return
South Africa’s health minister on Wednesday reported decreasing rates of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 but warned that vigilance must continue 'to prevent a renewed surge.'
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Japan’s Honda Reports Loss in April-June as Virus Hits Sales
Japanese automaker Honda reported Wednesday that it sank into the red for the April-June quarter, as its sales plunged due to the coronavirus pandemic, especially in the U.S., Japan and India.
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BMW Loses 212 Million Euros in Q2, Sees Rebound in China
German automaker BMW AG lost 212 million euros ($250 million) in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns cut vehicle sales by a quarter in the April-June period. The company saw a rebound in China, its biggest market.
