Who was the first person to climb Mt. Everest? Facts about conquering Earth's highest point
Since the first team climbed Mount Everest in 1953, thousands have attempted the trek. Here’s when the first woman reached the summit, the youngest, and more facts.
Since the first team climbed Mount Everest in 1953, thousands have attempted the trek. Here’s when the first woman reached the summit, the youngest, and more facts.
Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years.
Hong Kong Bun Festival: Watch the bun-scrambling competition live
The event, also known as the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival, has been celebrated for more than 100 years. Here’s how to watch.
The event, also known as the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival, has been celebrated for more than 100 years. Here’s how to watch.
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision amid contestant disqualification and Gaza protests
Amidst protests over Israel's participation and the expulsion of Dutch contestant Joost Klein, Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo with "The Code," an operatic ode to embracing a non-gender identity.
Amidst protests over Israel's participation and the expulsion of Dutch contestant Joost Klein, Swiss singer Nemo won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo with "The Code," an operatic ode to embracing a non-gender identity.
Prince William says Kate Middleton’s 'doing well’ after cancer diagnosis
On March 22, Kate Middleton announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
On March 22, Kate Middleton announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer.
A $400 red pineapple? Meet this rare designer fruit from Costa Rica
Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.
Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.
Ian Gelder, 'Game of Thrones' star, dies at 74
Ian Gelder was a British actor best known for his role on the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones."
Ian Gelder was a British actor best known for his role on the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones."
Sky's the limit: Women shatter skydiving records in Australia
A group of 24 women shattered skydiving records in Toogoolawah, Australia, by executing two remarkable formations during their jumps.
A group of 24 women shattered skydiving records in Toogoolawah, Australia, by executing two remarkable formations during their jumps.
American, Australians missing in Mexico ID’d after bodies found in well
The three men were camping and had been posting idyllic photos on social media of waves and isolated beaches before they went missing last weekend.
The three men were camping and had been posting idyllic photos on social media of waves and isolated beaches before they went missing last weekend.
Thieves allegedly killed 3 tourists in Mexico for truck tires: Authorities
Baja California state prosecutors have revealed more details about the crime but have not yet officially confirmed the identification of the bodies.
Baja California state prosecutors have revealed more details about the crime but have not yet officially confirmed the identification of the bodies.
3 bodies found in search for US and Australian surfers who mysteriously vanished in Mexico
Three bodies have been discovered in a popular Mexican tourist area where an American and two Australians suddenly vanished last week having been on an apparent camping and surfing trip.
Three bodies have been discovered in a popular Mexican tourist area where an American and two Australians suddenly vanished last week having been on an apparent camping and surfing trip.
This airport claims to have never lost a single piece of luggage – Find out how
This international airport boasts a remarkable achievement: it has never lost a single piece of luggage since its inception.
This international airport boasts a remarkable achievement: it has never lost a single piece of luggage since its inception.
Man with world's largest feet receives new, custom shoes
Jeison Rodriguez Hernandez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan man with the world's largest feet, received custom-made shoes from a German specialist maker, Georg Wessels, due to his rare condition called acromegaly.
Jeison Rodriguez Hernandez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan man with the world's largest feet, received custom-made shoes from a German specialist maker, Georg Wessels, due to his rare condition called acromegaly.
Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
University of Wisconsin pro-Palestine rally; tents up at Library Mall
Supporters of Palestine rallied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Monday, April 29 calling for officials to divest from Israel-supporting corporations.
Supporters of Palestine rallied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Monday, April 29 calling for officials to divest from Israel-supporting corporations.
Gaza ceasefire: Hamas reviewing new Israeli proposal
Hamas said Saturday that it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Hamas said Saturday that it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Archaeologists uncover 850-year-old treasure in ancient grave: 'Sensational find'
Swedish archaeologists recently uncovered a 12th century grave during an archaeological dig – and found buried treasure along with it.
Swedish archaeologists recently uncovered a 12th century grave during an archaeological dig – and found buried treasure along with it.
Americans face 'direct' threats from foreign dictators, terrorists, migrants: 3 things to know
The United States faces an "increasingly fragile global order" that's strained by competition from adversarial world powers and foreign humanitarian disasters fueling migration, a U.S. spy report says.
The United States faces an "increasingly fragile global order" that's strained by competition from adversarial world powers and foreign humanitarian disasters fueling migration, a U.S. spy report says.
India banned TikTok; here's how it went
India, the world's most populous country, banned TikTok nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened and how that ban compares to the U.S. legislation.
India, the world's most populous country, banned TikTok nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened and how that ban compares to the U.S. legislation.
Runaway horses in London leave 4 people injured, vehicles damaged
Horses in London doing routine military exercises bolted during the morning rush hour. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint.
Horses in London doing routine military exercises bolted during the morning rush hour. One of the horses had its front covered by what appeared to be blood or red paint.