Thursday, Feb 13

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the highest-paid athletes list for 2024, while no women athlete made the top 100 rankings. Explore the earnings breakdown and implications.

Thursday, Feb 13

A driver plowed into a union demonstration in Munich, injuring at least 28 people, including children, with authorities suspecting a deliberate attack.

Thursday, Feb 13

Australia and China clash over a dangerous military encounter in the South China Sea, heightening tensions in the region amid accusations of unsafe conduct.

Thursday, Feb 13

Research indicates that the weight-loss drug Ozempic may significantly reduce cravings for alcohol, presenting new options for treating alcohol use disorder.

Thursday, Feb 13

New York Mayor Eric Adams expresses relief as DOJ drops corruption charges, while critics argue it sets a dangerous political precedent.

Thursday, Feb 13

President Trump's proposed takeover of Gaza and plans for Palestinian relocation face severe opposition from Jordan's King Abdullah and Arab leaders, labeling it ethnic cleansing.

Thursday, Feb 13

Trump's recent executive order halts the use of paper straws in favor of plastics, reversing prior efforts to combat single-use pollution.

Thursday, Feb 13

A federal judge permits Trump's deferred retirement program for federal workers, amid concerns from unions and legal complexities regarding its implementation.

Thursday, Feb 13

A suspected gas explosion at a Taichung department store results in at least four deaths and multiple injuries, prompting extensive rescue operations.

Thursday, Feb 13

A record 124 journalists were killed in 2024, largely due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, marking the most perilous year for the media industry.