Trial for US basketball star Brittney Griner begins in Moscow-area court
Brittney Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
Brittney Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.
'Oh my God, Titanic 2.0!' Video shows cruise ship hit iceberg near Alaskan glacier
The passenger who recorded the video insisted that he was not “freaking out” but rather marveling at the size of the iceberg.
The passenger who recorded the video insisted that he was not “freaking out” but rather marveling at the size of the iceberg.
New Zealand designates Proud Boys as a terrorist organization
New Zealand officials said the group's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot amounted to an act of terrorism.
New Zealand officials said the group's involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot amounted to an act of terrorism.
'World's largest' chocolate factory halts production after salmonella infection
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
Ukraine mall airstrike: Stunning video shows debris raining from sky as locals seek cover
Stunning footage has emerged of debris raining out of the sky in a public park — sending terrified Ukrainians running for cover — documenting the immediate aftermath of a shopping mall airstrike.
Stunning footage has emerged of debris raining out of the sky in a public park — sending terrified Ukrainians running for cover — documenting the immediate aftermath of a shopping mall airstrike.
NATO Summit: Russia, China slam Western military alliance after leaders raise alarm
During the 2022 summit in Madrid, NATO declared Russia a “direct threat” and said China posed “serious challenges" to global stability.
During the 2022 summit in Madrid, NATO declared Russia a “direct threat” and said China posed “serious challenges" to global stability.
2015 Paris attacks: Sole surviving assailant gets life without parole, 19 others convicted
Salah Abdeslam was the chief suspect in an exceptional trial over the 2015 attacks. He received the most severe sentence possible in France.
Salah Abdeslam was the chief suspect in an exceptional trial over the 2015 attacks. He received the most severe sentence possible in France.
People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
Ancient microbial life on Earth could help us recognize life on other planets, scientists say
“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.
“Understanding how organisms here have changed with time and in different environments is going to teach us crucial things about how to search for and recognize life elsewhere,” one astrobiologist explained.
Video shows Russian missile attack on Ukrainian mall
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack “one of the most daring terrorist attacks in European history.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack “one of the most daring terrorist attacks in European history.”
Women tried to smuggle 109 live animals through Bangkok airport, officials say
X-ray scans led security officials to two white porcupines, two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 chameleons and 20 snakes.
X-ray scans led security officials to two white porcupines, two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 chameleons and 20 snakes.
Cause of death revealed for Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher
Legendary electronic band Depeche Mode has announced the cause of death for founding member Andy Fletcher.
Legendary electronic band Depeche Mode has announced the cause of death for founding member Andy Fletcher.
Former Nazi camp guard, 101, sentenced to 5 years in prison by German court
A 101-year-old man has been convicted in Germany of 3,518 counts of accessory to murder for serving at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
A 101-year-old man has been convicted in Germany of 3,518 counts of accessory to murder for serving at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
Officials: Russian missile strike hits crowded Ukrainian shopping mall
Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in a Russian missile strike Monday on a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's central city of Kremenchuk, Ukrainian officials said.
Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in a Russian missile strike Monday on a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's central city of Kremenchuk, Ukrainian officials said.
G-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prepare new aid for Ukraine
The U.S. is reportedly planning to buy an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Kyiv to help Ukraine fight Russian forces.
The U.S. is reportedly planning to buy an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Kyiv to help Ukraine fight Russian forces.
Colombian bullfight ends when stand collapses, killing at least 4
Videos taken during the bullfight show a three-story section of the stands collapsing as people screamed.
Videos taken during the bullfight show a three-story section of the stands collapsing as people screamed.
21 young people found dead in South African tavern after end-of-school party
The 21 people found dead were reportedly teenagers celebrating the end of winter exams.
The 21 people found dead were reportedly teenagers celebrating the end of winter exams.
WWII Navy destroyer found in the Philippines is deepest wreck discovered yet
At 22,916 feet, explorers say this is the deepest wreck ever discovered.
At 22,916 feet, explorers say this is the deepest wreck ever discovered.
Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage,' WHO panel says
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
Biden: G-7 countries to ban Russian gold imports
A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.