A Londoner spent 10 years sampling scones at hundreds of historic sites across the U.K. Here’s why her story made headlines — and which essential topping she says should come before the other.
Author: MIKE IVES
The U.S. aid agency deploys two search and rescue teams to Turkey.
The two units, based in Virginia and California, are the only such teams in the United States that work internationally. They join the thousands of rescuers from Syria and Turkey already there.
U.S. and Philippines Have a Complex Military Alliance: What to Know
The United States and the Philippines have announced a plan to broaden American military access. The alliance is complicated by colonial history and rising tensions over Taiwan.
Jack Ma, Ant Group Founder, Will Relinquish Control
Ant Group, the fintech sister company of the e-commerce behemoth Alibaba, is one of China’s most influential companies.
Weed Is Legal in Thailand. How Long Will the High Times Last?
Cannabis shops have multiplied since the drug was decriminalized, with caveats, in June. But some lawmakers are pushing for tighter regulation.
The War in Ukraine Could Dent Russia’s Clout as an Arms Dealer
Analysts say Russia’s performance in Ukraine, coupled with Western sanctions, is likely to hurt its ability to sell weapons abroad. Southeast Asia is a case in point.
Hurricane or Typhoon? How Tropical Cyclones Get Their Names.
There are variations around the world, particularly in the Western Pacific, in how countries name and measure tropical cyclones. We can explain.
Hurricane or Typhoon? How Tropical Cyclones Get Their Names.
There are variations around the world, particularly in the Western Pacific, in how countries name and measure tropical cyclones. We can explain.
Cough Syrup: What We Know About Tainted Medicine from India
Tainted syrup from India may be connected to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia, officials said. Indonesia banned cough syrup sales, though the link there is unclear.
Coal Mine Explosion in Turkey Kills at Least 41
The accident was the country’s worst mine disaster in years, and the president said the authorities would seek accountability for “even the slightest negligence.”