COVID remains a global health emergency, but nearing 'inflection' point: WHO
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 -- and the virus still remains a global health emergency.
Teenager playing hide-and-seek found days later inside shipping container in another country
A 15-year-old boy accidentally locked himself inside a shipping container while playing hide-and-seek. He was found six days later in another country.
A 15-year-old boy accidentally locked himself inside a shipping container while playing hide-and-seek. He was found six days later in another country.
Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe
Fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.
Fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.
London worker dead after being crushed by urinal
The urinals remain underground during the day and rise to street level at night to reduce public urination.
The urinals remain underground during the day and rise to street level at night to reduce public urination.
Great white shark decapitates Mexican diver: report
The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.
The great white shark was 19-feet long, according to witnesses.
New Zealand-bound plane flies 13 hours only to land where it took off
The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.
The flight was rescheduled for Saturday and was due to land in Auckland after the airport reopened for international flights.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
Holocaust survivors gather to mark 78th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau commemorated the liberation of the Nazi German death camp where some 1.1 million people were killed.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau commemorated the liberation of the Nazi German death camp where some 1.1 million people were killed.
Mummy discovered may be ‘oldest and most complete’ ever found in Egypt
The 4,300-year-old mummy was one of dozens of discoveries made near Cairo.
The 4,300-year-old mummy was one of dozens of discoveries made near Cairo.
Senior Islamic State official killed by US military in remote region of Somalia
Pentagon officials say no civilians were injured or killed in the operation.
Pentagon officials say no civilians were injured or killed in the operation.
Missing Ohio architect killed in Mexico with fiancée
Mexican authorities discovered Jose Gutierrez — along with his fiancée, Daniela Pichardo, and Pichardo’s sister and cousin — dead last week
Mexican authorities discovered Jose Gutierrez — along with his fiancée, Daniela Pichardo, and Pichardo’s sister and cousin — dead last week
Iran has enough resources to build 'several' atom bombs, UN warns
The warning from Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in response to questions from European lawmakers this week, show just how high the stakes have become over Iran’s nuclear program.
The warning from Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in response to questions from European lawmakers this week, show just how high the stakes have become over Iran’s nuclear program.
Ruja Ignatova: 'Cryptoqueen' on FBI's Most Wanted list scammed investors, went on the run
Prosecutors said it was one of the largest international fraud schemes in history.
Prosecutors said it was one of the largest international fraud schemes in history.
Germany train stabbing: 2 dead, 7 hurt after man pulls knife on passengers
The attacker was also injured and taken to the hospital, police said.
The attacker was also injured and taken to the hospital, police said.
Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Ugliest buildings in the US, around the world
Take a look at these “global eyesores” and see which ones from the U.S. topped an analysis from Buildworld.
Take a look at these “global eyesores” and see which ones from the U.S. topped an analysis from Buildworld.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
3M cutting thousands of jobs, profits tumble
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Drone footage shows river with enough garbage to fill 4 Olympic swimming pools
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.