PDD's Temu app tops U.S. iOS downloads for second year running amid greater scrutiny of China companies

A British woman, 65, was found beaten to death at her home in Dordogne, France, with five stab wounds, indicating a violent attack. She had lived in the area for a decade and was last seen with a friend, who had been in a relationship with her for a few weeks, shortly before discovering her collapsed near her vehicle. Despite receiving CPR, she was pronounced dead after ambulance crews arrived; the investigation into the circumstances...

Following the recent election, Prime Minister Mark Carney's governing Liberals are set to lead a minority government, having secured 169 seats, three short of a majority. The Bloc Québécois leader has stated he won't oppose the government for at least a year, allowing Carney to govern with relative stability initially, despite other parties’ weakened positions. While the Conservatives hold significant voter support, they may struggle to influence the legislative agenda without coalition partners, as issues...

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Sweden on suspicion of murder following a shooting that left three young victims dead in a hair salon in Uppsala. The police are investigating potential gang links to the incident, which occurred amid rising gun violence in the country, despite its reputation for safety. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson condemned the shooting as a "terrible act," highlighting the alarming trend of youth involvement in violent crime as Sweden approaches the...

A fractured finger has likely ended Glenn Maxwell's IPL season, as revealed by teammate Marcus Stoinis, just before Punjab Kings' four-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Despite Maxwell's disappointing performance this season, with only 48 runs across six matches, Punjab's captain Shreyas Iyer praised the team's depth, while Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick helped secure the win. With half-centuries from Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh, Punjab moved to second in the table, showcasing their resilience under coach Ricky...

Israel and the new Syrian government could be on a collision course over threats to the Druze in southern Syria.The situation escalated quickly after April 28 due to rumors of an audio recording insulting Muslims, resulting in extremist threats against the Druze community. Amidst rising sectarian violence, the IDF has treated injured Druze and warned of potential strikes against Syrian regime targets if violence continues, as the Syrian government rejects foreign interference. The conflict highlights...

SummaryTwo leaders of a violent online network, Leonidas Varagiannis (21) and Prasan Nepal (20), have been arrested for allegedly running a child exploitation enterprise that targeted vulnerable minors, coercing them into producing explicit content. The network, known as 764, operated from late 2020 to early 2023, utilizing encrypted messaging apps, and involves disturbing allegations of exploitation involving children as young as 13. Varagiannis, arrested in Greece, contests extradition, while Nepal was apprehended in North Carolina,...