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Americans bought 15 million more packs of gum in May than in January as COVID-19 masking restrictions eased.

The proposal will require refunds if airlines fail to deliver a bag within 12 hours of a passenger's US flight landing.

List of missing and feared dead reduced to 128 after some found safe and duplicate names removed, Miami-Dade mayor says.

Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun has warned the armed forces might collapse if not financially supported.

A record number of migrants and refugees are entering Lithuania from Belarus as tensions between Brussels, Minsk simmer.

Bank of England staff reviewed academic research on the issue and shared some surprising findings.

We round up the numbers from the week’s top economic stories to keep you up to date.

The surprise probe piles on the scrutiny of Didi over concerns ranging from antitrust issues to data security.

The move by Tarek Bitar will include senior security officials and politicians, including caretaker PM Hassan Diab.

The position has been vacant since May 2019 when former German President Horst Kohler stepped down.

Sex abuse scandal widens at Christian-affiliated scouting group as insurance companies balk at scope of settlement.

Maritime authorities say Libyan vessel endangered lives of migrants during chase in Mediterranean Sea.

Admirers laud the Amazon empire Bezos built, but labour activists and monopoly watchdogs question how he did it.

Drive by Republicans to unseat governor of US's largest state will go to California voters in rare special election.

Authorities are trying to increase the speed and effectiveness of vaccinations as the infectious Delta variant spreads.

Israeli forces again open fire on Palestinians demonstrating against recent and planned home demolitions.

Since the coronavirus pandemic struck, the number of omnibuses operating in Zimbabwe has fallen dramatically.

Refugee Council study reveals that in 2020, more than 33,000 asylum seekers waited a year or longer for a decision.

Tesla said its delivery count should be viewed as slightly conservative, and final numbers could vary by 0.5% or more.

In Canada, 'anti-Islamophobia' is being used as yet another tool to consolidate the Islamophobic status quo.

Renewed strength of job creation in June comes as employers continue to boost wages to lure unemployed back to work.

Many cities scrapped Canada Day events as scandal over Indigenous children made them confront their colonial history.

Authorities say banning fans from venues is still an option with the Games opening in just three weeks.

Greeks are divided over restoration work at the millennia-old monument, while visitors welcome the changes.

Government denies accusation it is 'using hunger as weapon of war' during the conflict that started last November.

Critics say UAPA being used as 'political weapon to silence' activists and 'demonise Muslims, Kashmiris as terrorists'.

Local and international leaders join Zambian citizens in paying respects to country's first president at state service.

Africa's last absolute monarchy has for days been rocked by the largest pro-democracy protests in years.

Drone, heading towards the southwest Khamis Mushait region, was shot down by Saudi air defence, coalition said.

Heatwave pushes temperature to a nine-year high in New Delhi as monsoon rains run behind schedule.

The Swiss will kick off in Saint Petersburg Stadium in Russia at 17:00 GMT against the former champions, Spain.

Victory in Batley and Spen by-election eases pressure on Labour leader Keir Starmer as he seeks to rebuild the party.

Imran Khan repeats support for Chinese government with regard to its policies in Muslim-majority Xinjiang province.

After a brief absence from the public eye, the former president is holding a string of campaign rallies across the US.

Both teams have 100 percent records so far at the tournament and meet at Munich's Allianz Arena at 20:00 GMT.

World Cup-winning skipper attacks the nation's sports leaders for agreeing to a tour by a 'second level' India side.

Police said the man stabbed himself in the chest and later died of his wounds after injuring officer.

No casualties reported in attack that Israel has said was in response to launching of 'incendiary balloons' from Gaza.

Withdrawal a clear indication that the last of 2,500-3,500 US troops have left Afghanistan or are nearing a departure.

Last 100,000 deaths added in 39 days, according to Reuters, though experts say India may have undercounted fatalities.

Only 3,000 people will be allowed to enter Australia each week and arrivals must undergo mandatory two weeks quarantine.

President Joe Biden, a Democrat, pledged during his campaign to support an end the death penalty.

Political purges are a feature of CCP's long history. Here are the stories of prominent insiders who fell from grace.

Conservationists stage blockades, tree sits in protest at plans for a mining waste facility in Tasmania's forests.

Branson's July 11 mission will be Virgin Galactic's fourth crewed spaceflight as the race to space heats up.

Hundreds of protesters take to the streets of Yangon on Thursday as the country marks the fifth month since the coup.

Robinhood’s offering is being led by Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, and its expected ticker symbol is HOOD.

The roller-coaster debut reflects the volatile environment for US restaurants as the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

Annual report says pandemic, climate change impacted vulnerable, downgrades Malaysia to lowest tier.

Charges against both defendants include tax fraud, scheme to defraud, conspiracy and falsifying business records.