The malware, one congressional official said, was essentially "a ticking time bomb" that could give China the power to interrupt or slow U.S. military deployments or resupply operations by cutting off power, water and communications to military bases. But its impact could be far broader, U.S. officials say.
North Korea stayed silent Wednesday about the detention of an American soldier who sprinted across the heavily fortified border as members of his tour group looked on in shock. Some observers said heightened tensions made it unlikely that he would be sent back any time soon. Read more here.
Although the destructive floods are occurring in different parts of the world, atmospheric scientists say they have this in common: With climate change, storms are forming in a warmer atmosphere, making extreme rainfall a more frequent reality now.
The World Health Organization's cancer agency has deemed the sweetener found in diet soda and other foods as a possible cause of cancer, while a separate expert group looking at the same evidence said it still considers the sugar substitute safe in limited quantities.
A volcano in southwestern Iceland has begun erupting following heightened seismic activity in the area, 11 months after its last eruption officially ended.
President Joe Biden's administration has decided to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine for the war against Russia, even though the United Nations urges the warring countries to avoid using them.
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Thursday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said. It was the second time in 24 hours that Russia has harassed U.S. drones there.
Bagpipes, kilts, drums and a Shetland pony named Corporal Cruachan IV marched down Edinburgh's Royal Mile on Wednesday to honor King Charles. He was presented with the Honors of Scotland during a service at St. Giles' Cathedral.
The average worldwide temperature was 17C (63F), just above the previous record of 16.9C reached in August 2016, according to data from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is calling for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia's defense minister, said his forces have driven into Russia facing no resistance.
South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission will investigate more cases of South Korean adoptees who suspect their family origins were manipulated to facilitate their adoptions in Europe and the United States.