Loch Ness hunters hope for monster sighting in Scotland this weekend
Monster hunters are gathering in Scotland for the biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in 50 years.
Europe
Zelenskyy denies any role in the plane crash that killed Wagner Group chief Prigozhin
In Ukraine, news of the apparent death of Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash is being greeted with satisfaction and gallows humor.
Women's World Cup champs say they won't play for Spain until soccer chief is removed
Spain's government and FIFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales for his non-consensual kiss of player Jenni Hermoso at the tournament final. Rubiales is refusing to resign.
6 countries have been invited to join BRICS, a group of emerging nations
The group invited six new members to join — expanding their reach to cover over a third of the world's population in an attempt to reshape the global world order.
What we know — and don't — about the Russian crash that possibly killed Prigozhin
Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner mercenary group, appeared on the passenger list of a business jet that crashed Wednesday in Russia. Beyond that, little is clear.
Ronan Farrow says Elon Musk has become an 'arbiter' of the war in Ukraine
The New Yorker writer says Musk's Starlink satellites are key to providing internet to Ukraine in its war with Russia, giving Musk an influence that's "more like a nation state than an individual."
FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Spain's soccer chief after World Cup kiss
A union speaking for Jenni Hermoso, the player who was kissed, called for "intervention in the face of sexual harassment or abuse." Spain's soccer federation scheduled an emergency meeting on Friday.
Morning news brief
GOP presidential contenders met on the debate stage. Donald Trump is expected in Georgia to answer election meddling charges. Head of the Wagner mercenary force is reported dead in a plane crash.
Why is the Austrian government is offering free public transit for a year
All you have to do is get the word "Klimaticket" tattooed on you body. That's the name of the country's public transport system. Klimaticket tattoo booths have been popping up across Austria.
The downfall of e-bike company VanMoof has left its customers stranded
VanMoof, considered by many bicyclists as the Tesla of e-bikes, has gone bankrupt. The Dutch start-up's bikes became famous for their sleek design, their ease of use and their hipster appeal.