Former FBI official pleads guilty to conspiracy charge for helping Russian oligarch
Charles McGonigal told a judge that he carried out his crime in 2021, accepting over $17,000 to help Russian energy magnate Oleg Deripaska.
Woman caught on camera wading through Rome ‘s Trevi Fountain to fill water bottle
A woman was caught on camera walking across the Trevi Fountain in Rome to fill her water bottle.
After 2 years of Taliban rule, women and girls continue to face jarring human rights violations
After two years in power, the Taliban are entrenched as rulers of Afghanistan, facing no significant opposition that could topple them.
Malaysia Airlines passenger arrested after 'emergency' forces plane to turn around mid-flight
An airline flight from Australia to Malaysia has returned to Sydney where a disruptive passenger was arrested hours later in what police described as an emergency incident.
Women’s World Cup: Semifinals ahoy! | August 13, 2023
With the quarterfinals concluded, we look ahead to the semifinals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Here are the superstars to look for, the stories to follow and all the details on how to watch.
Miss Universe cuts ties with Indonesian franchisee amid sexual harassment allegations
The Miss Universe Organization has cut its ties with its Indonesian franchisee and will cancel an upcoming pageant in Malaysia after contestants complained to police, accusing local organizers of sexual harassment.
Watch: Penguins released back into Argentinian ocean after being nursed back to health
The animals had showed signs of malnutrition and hypothermia. One of them had been oiled, and another one had ingested plastics.
Spider with erection-inducing bite shuts down supermarket, but owners insist store is safe to reopen
Researchers have used the spider's venom in studies to treat erectile dysfunction.
China detains military group worker suspected of spying for CIA
The Ministry of State Security said in a statement that the worker had been providing military secrets to the CIA in exchange for large amounts of money.
Russia launches its first mission to moon in nearly 50 years
The launch from Russia’s spaceport in the Far East of the Luna-25 craft to the moon is Russia’s first since 1976 when it was part of the Soviet Union.
Son of Spanish film stars accused of murdering, dismembering surgeon on tourist island
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a chef with a YouTube channel, has been charged with premeditated murder, which carries a possible death penalty,
Lil Tay, teen rapper and social media influencer, alive following hoax death post
Tay's fake death was announced Wednesday morning on her Instagram account.
China accuses US of attempting to block development, demands technology curbs be repealed
President Joe Biden signed an order that adds restrictions that limit Chinese access to U.S. processor chips used in smartphones, artificial intelligence, and other technology on security grounds.
Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot, killed at campaign event
An Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for speaking up against corruption has been shot and killed at a political rally in the capital, an attack that comes amid a wave of startling violence in the South American country.
Italian patriarch crushed under cheese wheel avalanche, grieving family rushes to salvage supply
An Italian cheese maker died this week after thousands of cheese wheels fell and crushed him in his warehouse.
For smaller teams advancing in Women's World Cup, bigger bonuses could be life changing
FIFA designated $30,000 for each of the 732 players on the 32 teams that played in the World Cup. The payout rises to $60,000 for players on the 16 teams that advanced out of group play. Players in the quarterfinals get $90,000.
Boy photographed playing in dust pile dies moments later: 'Tragic'
A 7-year-old boy in Brazil died moments after he played in a pile of limestone powder, poisoning him as he breathed the powder into his lungs.
American nurse, daughter freed nearly 2 weeks after abduction in Haiti
A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been freed nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped.
Prince Harry's 'His Royal Highness' title removed from royal family's website
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle agreed to no longer use their 'HRH' titles after stepping down as working members of the royal family in January 2020.