Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for third time
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.
Is monkeypox an emergency? U.N. gathering experts
The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency. More than 1,600 cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported this year in 39 countries.
1st-ever robotic finger covered in living skin can move, heal like humans, scientists say
Researchers hope this study will inspire further innovation in medical research and advancements in manufacturing.
Canada's 'OPEC of maple syrup' records record harvest of 211.3 million pounds
Syrup harvest in Canada surpasses records set in 2020.
Ukraine: 100-200 soldiers die daily, new plea for more arms
Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.
15-year-old Ukrainian boy dubbed a hero after using drone to help defeat Russian forces: report
The teenager was reportedly the only person in the area that was experienced with drones and could help fight off a Russian convoy that was just over 24 miles outside of Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
Teacher killed, 9 hurt after driver hits school group in Berlin
Authorities say a teacher was killed and nine people were seriously injured after a man drove a car into a German school group standing in a popular Berlin shopping district.
6 Special Olympic Games participants from Haiti reported missing in Florida, deputies say
Six members of the Haiti delegation participating in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando have been reported missing, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Mexican footbridge collapses during inaugural walk by mayor
The mayor of the Mexican city of Cuernavaca was proudly inaugurating a footbridge over a scenic stream when the span collapsed, sending him and about two dozen people plunging into a gully.
British Prime Minister Johnson survives no-confidence vote
Boris Johnson, who's been plagued with many scandals throughout his time as Britain's prime minister, survived a no-confidence vote Monday.
Potential 'pregnancy register' in Poland stokes privacy fears for women
The right-wing government in Poland, where a near-total abortion ban is in place, now faces accusations it is creating a “pregnancy register.”
Prince Louis, 4, steals show again on final day of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee
Prince Louis once again entertained viewers of the Platinum Jubilee on Sunday with his silly expressions and general 4-year-old charm.
Nigeria church attack: More than 50 feared dead
The attackers targeted the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state just as the worshippers gathered on Pentecost Sunday.
Bangladesh cargo depot fire kills at least 49
The inferno at the BM Inland Container Depot, a Dutch-Bangladesh joint venture, broke out around midnight Saturday following explosions in a container full of chemicals.
Marriott to suspend all of its operations in Russia
Marriott has joined Starbucks and McDonald's in suspending all of its operations in Russia amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Video shows woman with dementia being abducted in Canada
Surveillance footage captured the moment of abduction as well as a bystander trying to stop the car as the suspect drove out of the parking lot.
Platinum Jubilee: Queen skips church service while Prince Harry, Meghan make 1st public appearance
Prince Harry and his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, played a more public role for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee on Friday.
Hundreds of people have been poked with needles at European nightclubs
The club goers being pricked are mostly women, show visible marks of injection, often bruises, and report symptoms like feeling groggy.
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee: British monarch celebrates 70-year reign
Four days of celebrations honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne were underway Thursday with a display of British military traditions stretching from the days of horse and cannon to the jet age.
Queen Elizabeth's heir Prince Charles isn't in a hurry to be king for this reason, royal filmmaker says
Queen Elizabeth is marking 70 years on the throne, but Prince Charles has also been taking on more royal duties in preparation for what would be the greatest role of his life.