• In cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said
    2025-10-10

    The federal investigation into the death of convicted sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein was marred by significant lapses, experts told CBS News, including the failure by investigators to interview potential witnesses, properly preserve certain evidence and run basic forensic tests. Nearly two years pa...

  • Trump gets long-sought Gaza hostage deal with a whole lot of help from Arab and Muslim allies
    2025-10-10

    WASHINGTON AP — After months of gridlock, President Donald Trump finally landed a long-sought Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza — an agreement that only came together after a weekslong diplomacy blitz and a whole lot of help from some Arab and Muslim allies. The breakthrough is design...

  • Letitia James, NY attorney general and Trump foe, indicted for mortgage fraud
    2025-10-10

    Oct 9 Reuters - New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime foe of President Donald Trump, was charged on Thursday with lying on a mortgage application, as the administration steps up its use of government power against his perceived political enemies. A grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, ...

  • Man accused of 'maliciously' igniting fire that caused the deadly Palisades Fire: DOJ
    2025-10-09

    Months after the Palisades Fire devastated parts of Los Angeles County and killed a dozen people, officials announced the arrest of a man they say "maliciously" lit a fire that grew into the monster blaze. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is accused of igniting a fire on Jan. 1 in the Pacific Palisades t...

  • Macron asks French PM to salvage cabinet
    2025-10-09

    FILES French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 3, 2025, before a round of consultations with political parties ahead of the announcement of the new government. [PhotoAgencies] In a bid to save his country from further political turmoi...

  • Opposition voiced against US resurrecting 'China Initiative'
    2025-10-09

    Lawsuit details scientist's mistreatment and suicide over academic politicization A recent lawsuit detailed the mistreatment of scientist Jane Wu that led to her suicide under the so-called "China Initiative", a program started by the first Donald Trump administration, ended by the succeeding Joe B...

  • Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown after being shown migrants' letters
    2025-10-09

    The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported as the Trump administration's tactics grow increasingly ...

  • Appeals court lifts order on Portland National Guard, deployment still blocked
    2025-10-09

    In a move that does not change the situation on the ground in Portland, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily lifted a lower court's order blocking the deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to the city. However, a broader order that prohibits any state's National Guard from deploy...

  • Hamas accepts Trump peace plan ending 2 years of war in Gaza, returning hostages
    2025-10-09

    Hamas has agreed to a peace deal pushed by President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza and return the hostages, two years after the terrorist network attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, sparking not only the bloodiest day for Jews since the Holocaust, but a deadly war and a humanitarian crisis across...

  • No-menu restaurant serves decades-long legacy of success
    2025-10-08

    A selection of dishes offered at Hunan restaurant.[Photo provided to China Daily] Hunan, a restaurant in the heart of central London's Belgravia district, stands out as one of the most distinctive Chinese restaurants in the United Kingdom's capital with its unusual no-menu approach to dining. Fo...

  • Captivated by the raw beauty of nature
    2025-10-08

    Chinese tourists flock to scenic Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil Tourists admire the Brazilian side of the Iguazu Falls, the longest series of waterfalls in the world and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, in November.[Photo provided to China Daily] In the northeas...

  • Mooncakes: From secret messages to modern flavors
    2025-10-07

    Mooncakes [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Mooncakes are more than just a traditional pastry; they are a symbol of unity, heritage, and celebration in Chinese culture. These round or square pastries, typically filled with lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or other rich fillings, are an integ...

  • Autumn scenery in Inner Mongolia, N China
    2025-10-07

    An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 28, 2025 shows a view of a scenic area in Horqin Right Wing Front Banner, Hinggan League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. XinhuaBei He An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 28, 2025 shows a view of a scenic area in Horqin Right Wing Front Bann...

  • Hainan snack hotspot: Lingshui Xincun Night Market
    2025-10-06

    A variety of street delicacies are on offer at Xincun Night Market in Lingshui, Hainan Province. Photo provided to CGTN The Xincun Night Market in Lingshui, Hainan, is not just a premier destination for sampling local street food, but also a prime example of the successful integration of culture...

  • How China's robotaxis jumped to top of ranks worldwide
    2025-10-06

    Robotaxis owned by autonomous driving company Pony.ai operate in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, in May. [Photo provided to China Daily] On a brisk Friday morning in early September, a fleet of light blue cars glided quietly in front of the Amiri Diwan — the imposing building housing the seat of go...