UN calls on Taliban to end public executions, lashings and stonings in Afghanistan
Over the past six months, 274 men, 58 women and two boys were publicly flogged in Afghanistan, according to a report.
Over the past six months, 274 men, 58 women and two boys were publicly flogged in Afghanistan, according to a report.
Congo flooding has death toll approaching 400 as search continues
The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu.
The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu.
Coronation of King Charles: Top 5 viral moments
Top moments that stood out on social media included a red feather, a kiss, and, of course, the facial expressions of little Prince Louis.
Top moments that stood out on social media included a red feather, a kiss, and, of course, the facial expressions of little Prince Louis.
Over 200 dead, many more missing after Congo floods
The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen beyond 200, with many more people still missing, according to local authorities in the province of South Kivu.
The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen beyond 200, with many more people still missing, according to local authorities in the province of South Kivu.
King Charles III coronation: Scenes from this historic event
King Charles III has been crowned at Westminster Abbey, the final mile of a seven-decade journey from heir to monarch.
King Charles III has been crowned at Westminster Abbey, the final mile of a seven-decade journey from heir to monarch.
Sneaker thieves steal $13K worth of right-foot sneakers: report
A group of thieves reportedly stole more than 200 sneakers from a shoe store in central Peru, but they unknowingly made off with only right-foot sneakers.
A group of thieves reportedly stole more than 200 sneakers from a shoe store in central Peru, but they unknowingly made off with only right-foot sneakers.
King Charles III's coronation could cost eye-popping amount
In some reports, costs are projected to reach $125 million.
In some reports, costs are projected to reach $125 million.
King Charles’ coronation draws apathy, criticism in former British colonies
Most of the Commonwealth's 56 member nations are former colonies of the British Empire. In some countries, many view King Charles' coronation as an occasion to recall colonialism’s painful and bloody past.
Most of the Commonwealth's 56 member nations are former colonies of the British Empire. In some countries, many view King Charles' coronation as an occasion to recall colonialism’s painful and bloody past.
King Charles’ coronation intimate guest list includes notable snubs
One of the biggest days in His Majesty King Charles III's life is quickly approaching.
One of the biggest days in His Majesty King Charles III's life is quickly approaching.
Tunisia coast sees 210 migrant bodies wash ashore in 2 weeks
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Louis Vuitton transforms Seoul bridge into runway for fashion show
Louis Vuitton transformed a bridge spanning the Han River into a massive runway for its latest collection Saturday.
Louis Vuitton transformed a bridge spanning the Han River into a massive runway for its latest collection Saturday.
Principal, forced to resign after showing David statue photo, visits Florence masterpiece
A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of a nude David has viewed the masterpiece in person.
A former Florida school principal who was forced to resign after students were shown an image of Michelangelo’s iconic statue of a nude David has viewed the masterpiece in person.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
Houston-bound oil tanker seized by Iran navy in Gulf of Oman
The U.S. Navy called Iran’s actions “contrary to international law and disruptive to regional security and stability."
The U.S. Navy called Iran’s actions “contrary to international law and disruptive to regional security and stability."
US to dock nuclear submarines in South Korea for first time in decades
North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, along with concerns about China’s assertiveness in the region, have pushed the Biden administration to expand its Asian alliance.
North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, along with concerns about China’s assertiveness in the region, have pushed the Biden administration to expand its Asian alliance.
Black bear ‘destroyed’ after killing hikers’ dog, hiding body in Canada's Jasper National Park
The attack happened around 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alberta park situated in the Canadian Rockies, as two hikers and their two dogs were returning to the trailhead on Wabasso Lake Trail, Parks Canada said.
The attack happened around 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alberta park situated in the Canadian Rockies, as two hikers and their two dogs were returning to the trailhead on Wabasso Lake Trail, Parks Canada said.
8 bodies found in Cancun, Mexico resort
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
The bodies were discovered in the resort town of Cancun, the crown jewel of Mexico’s tourism industry.
US woman arrested in Australia after golden gun found in luggage
The woman, 28, could face up to 10 years in prison after Sydney airport staff found the 24-carat gold-plated gun in her bag.
The woman, 28, could face up to 10 years in prison after Sydney airport staff found the 24-carat gold-plated gun in her bag.
US starts ground evacuations for private citizens in Sudan
The United States has begun facilitating the departure of private U.S. citizens who want to leave Sudan, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
The United States has begun facilitating the departure of private U.S. citizens who want to leave Sudan, according to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Hundreds of foreigners airlifted amid fighting, Sudanese seek refuge
Foreign governments have airlifted hundreds of diplomats and other citizens out of Sudan, and several have said more evacuations are possible if security conditions allow.
Foreign governments have airlifted hundreds of diplomats and other citizens out of Sudan, and several have said more evacuations are possible if security conditions allow.