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Hong Kong Shares Fall 1.6% Amid Worries Over China Recovery

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 1.6% to 18297.75 in early trade. There are worries over China’s sluggish economic path as well as intensifying U.S.-China geopolitical tensions, said CMC Markets.

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97th-minute stunner over Uzbekistan sends Israel to U-20 World Cup quarterfinal

Second win in a row keeps improbable run alive at Israel’s first-ever soccer tourney appearance, but squad likely faces powerhouse Brazil next

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97th-minute stunner over Uzbekistan sends Israel to U-20 World Cup quarterfinal

Second win in a row keeps improbable run alive at Israel’s first-ever soccer tourney appearance, but squad likely face powerhouse Brazil next

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North Korea fails to launch rocket containing the country’s first military spy satellite

South Korea’s military says North Korea has launched a purported space-launch vehicle after announcing a plan to put its first military spy satellite into orbit.

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China launches new crew for space station, with eye to putting astronauts on moon before 2030

The crew, including China’s first civilian astronaut, will overlap briefly with three aboard the Tiangong station, who will then return to Earth after completing their six-month mission.

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Ukraine Russia war updates: Moscow hit with drone attack – USA TODAY

Ukraine Russia war updates: Moscow hit with drone attack  USA TODAY Drone strikes in capital bring Ukraine war to Russia  CNN Drones hit Moscow, shocking Russian capital after new missile attack on Kyiv  The Washington Post Ukraine war: Moscow drone attacks targeted civilians

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Sick workers tied to 40 percent of restaurant food poisoning outbreaks, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say about 48 million people a year in the U.S. are sickened by foodborne illness.

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Leading experts warn of a risk of extinction from AI

The AI programs we are creating could outsmart us and lead to our collective demise, according to the tech industry’s leading experts who say it’s time to address the threats they pose. (Image credit: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

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White House officially withdraws nominations of two judges, NHTSA director – The Hill

White House officially withdraws nominations of two judges, NHTSA director  The Hill

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Pittsburgh gunman methodically hunted down Jewish victims, jury hears at trial start

Defense for man accused of killing 11 in 2018 massacre at Tree of Life synagogue will not dispute his role in slayings, but seek to spare him from death row by focusing on motive

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