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A forest fire that began after three days of record-breaking temperatures has destroyed most of the small western Canadian town of Lytton, as government officials issued fresh evacuation orders on Thursday as more wildfires tore through the province.

Didi Global's stock dropped over 10 percent on Friday following the announcement by China's cyberspace agency that it had initiated an investigation into the firm

Multiple cities scrapped Canada Day celebrations on Thursday after the discovery of hundreds of remains of children in unmarked graves at former indigenous schools sparked a reckoning with the country's colonial past.

Thousands of individuals flooded the streets of Turkey's biggest cities on Thursday to demonstrate against the nation's decision to leave an international agreement aimed at addressing violence against women, a decision that has faced heavy criticism from Western allies

When Kohei Jinno was evicted from his family home to clear the way for the construction of the National Stadium for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, he was sad but proud to contribute to Japan in a moment of national triumph.

Amnesty International reported on Wednesday that Hong Kong officials have utilized a new national security law to suppress dissent, rationalize "censorship, harassment, arrests, and prosecutions that infringe upon human rights" over the past year

LegalZoom's stock started trading 31% higher than its offering price on Wednesday, giving the online legal services firm a $7 billion valuation as it made its debut on Nasdaq..

In their death throes, roughly 97 percent of all stars become a smoldering stellar zombie called a white dwarf, one of the densest objects in the cosmos. A newly discovered white dwarf is being hailed as the most "extreme" one of these on record, cramming a frightful amount of mass into a surprisingly small package.

Is the young woman wearing the summer dress merely appreciating the scenery from the bridge? This is the inquiry that South Korean researchers and emergency services are trying to resolve by utilizing artificial intelligence to identify and avert suicide attempts

TikTok, the short-form video application, announced on Wednesday that it had deleted almost 62 million videos from its platform in the first quarter of the year

Shares in Didi, the largest ride-hailing firm in China, soared nearly 19 percent in their New York Stock Exchange debut Wednesday, valuing the ride-hailing...

On Monday, schools and universities in British Columbia were closed because of intense heat that caused temperatures in this western Canadian province to reach a national record over the weekend, in a country famously recognized for its harsh winters and snowfall

United Airlines announced on Tuesday its biggest order to date for Boeing and Airbus aircraft, securing 270 planes as part of its strategy for growth after the pandemic

Indonesia's COVID-19 surge is on the edge of a "catastrophe" as the more infectious Delta variant dominates transmission and chokes hospitals in Southeast Asia's worst epidemic, the Red Cross said on Tuesday (June 29).

Australia announced it has partnered with the United States and Canada to create an interactive map showcasing deposits of rare earths and various essential minerals, which are anticipated to be highly sought after as the world transitions to cleaner energy sources

Bangkok "tuk tuk" taxi driver Samran Thammasa, 39, had never heard of K-pop star Jessica Jung before the coronavirus pandemic, but now the singer's Thai fans are helping him survive the loss of tourist customers.

The Australian competition regulator is investigating an allegation that Facebook declined a publisher's attempt to negotiate a licensing agreement, the regulator informed Reuters, paving the way for the initial challenge of the globe's most stringent online content legislation

Shares of Nike surged over 15 percent to a record high Friday after the sportswear giant forecast full-year sales of more than $50 billion, riding on...

The House Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to require Big Tech platforms to sell lines of business they run on their platforms if they also...

Researchers in Chile have adapted a carbon dioxide detector model to alert people to the potential risk of catching COVID-19 in indoor areas

The UK plans to prohibit advertisements for unhealthy food from being shown on TV during daytime hours and online as part of its effort to combat obesity and promote healthier eating habits

Shin Shin, the giant panda, has delivered twin cubs at Ueno Zoo, marking the first panda birth at the zoo in four years

Ancient Egypt intersected with contemporary medical technology when a mummy was subjected to a CT scan at an Italian hospital, as researchers aimed to uncover its mysteries through a research project

Southwest Airlines announced on Wednesday that longtime CEO Gary Kelly will step down next year to take on the role of executive chairman, with company veteran Robert Jordan set to succeed him

Benchmark oil prices could hit $100 a barrel and price volatility could also grow due to lower investments and the energy transition, the heads of top energy companies said on Tuesday.