Doctors remove 50 large batteries from woman’s stomach, colon
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
32 whales rescued out of 230 found stranded in Australia, officials say
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Moscow-held regions of Ukraine vote whether to join Russia
Voting began Friday in Moscow-held regions of Ukraine on referendums to become part of Russia, Russian-backed officials there said.
Voting began Friday in Moscow-held regions of Ukraine on referendums to become part of Russia, Russian-backed officials there said.
Deadly 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Mexico
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said via Twitter that two people died — a woman who fell down the stairs of her home and a man who had a heart attack. Residents huddled in streets as seismic alarms blared.
Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said via Twitter that two people died — a woman who fell down the stairs of her home and a man who had a heart attack. Residents huddled in streets as seismic alarms blared.
Putin orders partial military call-up, sparking protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists Wednesday to bolster his forces in Ukraine, a deeply unpopular move that sparked rare protests across the country and led to almost 1,200 arrests.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists Wednesday to bolster his forces in Ukraine, a deeply unpopular move that sparked rare protests across the country and led to almost 1,200 arrests.
Russians rush to leave country after Putin's partial military reservist call-up
Large numbers of Russians have rushed to book one-way tickets out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.
Large numbers of Russians have rushed to book one-way tickets out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.
Biden accuses Putin of violating United Nations charter with 'brutal, needless' war
The crux of President Biden's visit to the U.N. is a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
The crux of President Biden's visit to the U.N. is a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
Baby pulled alive from rubble 26 hours after Jordan building collapse
Authorities said a four-month-old girl was “sleeping peacefully” under piles of rubble when crews rescued her.
Authorities said a four-month-old girl was “sleeping peacefully” under piles of rubble when crews rescued her.
Deadly Hurricane Fiona batters Turks and Caicos Islands before heading toward Bermuda
Hurricane Fiona could pass very close to Bermuda late Thursday or early Friday, potentially as a powerful Category 4 hurricane.
Hurricane Fiona could pass very close to Bermuda late Thursday or early Friday, potentially as a powerful Category 4 hurricane.
UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
With Brittney Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseason
Brittney Griner’s highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.
Brittney Griner’s highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.
Deadly magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Mexico, hours after nationwide public drill
The U.S. Geological Survey said it initially registered the strong earthquake about 25 miles southeast of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico.
The U.S. Geological Survey said it initially registered the strong earthquake about 25 miles southeast of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: World gives final farewell to British monarch
Following the state funeral and procession, the queen’s coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, where Elizabeth spent much of her time — and it is now her final resting place.
Following the state funeral and procession, the queen’s coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, where Elizabeth spent much of her time — and it is now her final resting place.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
What did the note atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin say?
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign.
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign.
American contractor held in Afghanistan freed in swap for convicted Taliban drug lord
The exchange is one of the most significant prisoner swaps to take place under the Biden administration.
The exchange is one of the most significant prisoner swaps to take place under the Biden administration.
Queen Elizabeth II: World prepares its last goodbyes as state funeral nears
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at Westminster Abbey will begin at 11 a.m. British local time, or 6 a.m. ET. in the United States.
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at Westminster Abbey will begin at 11 a.m. British local time, or 6 a.m. ET. in the United States.
1 killed in 6.8 earthquake that shook Taiwan, trapping people and derailing trains
The magnitude 6.8 quake was the largest among dozens that have rattled the island’s southeastern coast since Saturday evening.
The magnitude 6.8 quake was the largest among dozens that have rattled the island’s southeastern coast since Saturday evening.
King Charles, Prince William greet mourners lined up to view queen's coffin
King Charles III and Prince William made a surprise visit to a long line of people waiting to file past late queen’s coffin.
King Charles III and Prince William made a surprise visit to a long line of people waiting to file past late queen’s coffin.
Germany’s Oktoberfest returns after 2-year hiatus
The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.
The Oktoberfest has typically drawn about 6 million visitors every year to packed festival grounds in Bavaria’s capital.