2 giraffes electrocuted after walking into power lines at Kenya park
Close to 1,400 Rothschild’s giraffes remain in the wild in the world.
Close to 1,400 Rothschild’s giraffes remain in the wild in the world.
300 girls kidnapped from school in Nigeria
Hundreds of girls are missing after a large group of gunmen raided a school in northern Nigeria early Friday morning, residents say.
Hundreds of girls are missing after a large group of gunmen raided a school in northern Nigeria early Friday morning, residents say.
Children plunge from 4th floor of burning building
Several children had only one way to escape a burning building: by jumping from a window four stories above the street.
Several children had only one way to escape a burning building: by jumping from a window four stories above the street.
Threat level raised for US troops in Iraq; American contractors put on high alert
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.
Increasing force protection posture may last several days and is considered a routine precaution given current conditions on the ground.
US airstrike, 1st under Biden, kills Iran-backed militiaman
An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.
An Iraqi militia official says a U.S. airstrike in Syria has killed one militiaman and wounded a number of others with a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi group.
Ghana is 1st nation in world to receive UN-backed COVAX vaccines
Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive vaccines acquired through the United Nations-backed COVAX initiative.
Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive vaccines acquired through the United Nations-backed COVAX initiative.
Prince Philip has infection and will stay in hospital for several days, Palace says
The palace said Tuesday that the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II is responding to treatment for an infection but is not expected to leave the hospital for several days.
The palace said Tuesday that the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II is responding to treatment for an infection but is not expected to leave the hospital for several days.
Mt Etna's latest eruptions awe even those who study volcanos
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, has awed even seasoned volcanologists in recent days with spectacular spurts of lava lighting up the Sicilian sky each night.
Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, has awed even seasoned volcanologists in recent days with spectacular spurts of lava lighting up the Sicilian sky each night.
Japan’s government says it has identified new, more contagious coronavirus variant
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Biden administration says it's ready to join talks to resume 2015 Iran nuclear deal
The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
The Biden administration says it's ready to join talks with Iran and world powers to discuss a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
7-year-old boy dies after homemade igloo collapses on him
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
A 7-year-old boy died in Switzerland after a homemade igloo collapsed on him.
‘Major breakdown’ of polar vortex blamed for unusual winter weather around the world
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
Texas and Oklahoma are seeing record subzero temperatures. Greenland is warmer than normal. Snow fell in Greece and Turkey. Meteorologists call this one of the biggest, nastiest and longest-lasting polar vortex breakdowns they've seen.
WHO greenlights AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, opening door for use in the UN
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to the COVID-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca, likely allowing the U.N. health agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries worldwide.
New Zealand finds no new COVID-19 cases after largest city goes on lockdown for 1st time in 6 months
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
Cow attacks people in hospital waiting room
A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.
A cow on the loose ran into a hospital waiting room and attacked people waiting to see the doctor.
New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
English soccer at breaking point over abuse on social media
Death threats. Racist abuse. Sexist slurs. And social media accounts allowed to stay active even after spreading bile.
Death threats. Racist abuse. Sexist slurs. And social media accounts allowed to stay active even after spreading bile.
Strong quake hits Japan's northeast coast; no tsunami alert
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.
A strong earthquake hit off the coast of northeastern Japan late Saturday, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and other areas, but there was no threat of a tsunami, officials said.
Oxford University to begin testing vaccine in children
The trial announced Saturday seeks to recruit 300 volunteers between the ages of 6 and 17, with up to 240 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the remainder a control meningitis vaccine.
The trial announced Saturday seeks to recruit 300 volunteers between the ages of 6 and 17, with up to 240 receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and the remainder a control meningitis vaccine.
'Stop! Stop!': Camera captures officer being dragged by car as teen driver flees
The West Midlands Police Department released graphic video on Thursday showing a teenager drag an officer along side his car, despite the officer’s repeated commands to stop.
The West Midlands Police Department released graphic video on Thursday showing a teenager drag an officer along side his car, despite the officer’s repeated commands to stop.