Olympic runner who died after boyfriend’s attack may get special honor in Paris

The city of Paris wants to pay tribute to the late Ugandan Olympic runner who died earlier this month after authorities said her boyfriend set her on fire.

West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?

The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.

New Apple iPhone: What to know ahead of the company's September 9 event

With Apple scheduling a special event on Sept. 9, it has sparked speculation over the possibility of a newly-refreshed iPhone, as the company tends to launch a new iPhone model during September in recent years. Here's what to know ahead of the special event.

Olympic marathon runner set on fire by boyfriend, police say

An Olympic marathon runner was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend during a disagreement on Sunday, police said.

US seizes airplane used by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro

The U.S. government says it has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing sanctions violations.

Ancient Egyptian coffin, dating back to 650 BC, restored after 26 years

An ancient Egyptian coffin, dating back to 650 BC, has been restored and returned to Swansea University after 26 years of conservation work.

Why is X being blocked in Brazil?

On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.

Iran, Hezbollah trade attacks: What to know about the latest heavy exchange

The attacks have been anticipated for weeks, after top Hamas and Hezbollah leaders were targeted last month. Here's a look at what happened and how the U.S. could become further involved.

Sidewalk sinkhole swallows woman alive

A 26-foot-deep hole suddenly opened in a sidewalk Friday, swallowing a tourist who was one day from ending her months-long vacation to Malaysia.

2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana; largest since 1905

A fist-sized, 2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana is the largest diamond to be unearthed in more than a century.

What is mpox? WHO declares global emergency amid outbreak in Africa

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization declared a global emergency amid a deadly outbreak of mpox (also known as monkeypox) in Africa.

Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say

An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.