China offers peace proposal to end conflict in Russia-Ukraine war
China’s proposal calls for a cease-fire and peace talks, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia, and saying “relevant countries” should do their part to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine.
China’s proposal calls for a cease-fire and peace talks, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia, and saying “relevant countries” should do their part to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine.
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledges push for victory on anniversary of Russian invasion
In a defiant video address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recalled the terror unleashed a year ago by the Russian attack, triggering Europe’s biggest and deadliest war since World War II.
In a defiant video address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recalled the terror unleashed a year ago by the Russian attack, triggering Europe’s biggest and deadliest war since World War II.
Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Prolonged low tides in Venice see smaller canals dry up
Some of Venice's secondary canals have practically dried up due a prolonged spell of low tides linked to a lingering high-pressure weather system.
Some of Venice's secondary canals have practically dried up due a prolonged spell of low tides linked to a lingering high-pressure weather system.
Watch: Rescuers save small dog trapped in rubble following earthquake in Turkey
The seires of earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria earlier this month has so far killed more than 46,000 people.
The seires of earthquakes that devastated parts of Turkey and Syria earlier this month has so far killed more than 46,000 people.
The Caribbean's most expensive home just went on the market for $200M – see inside
The Terraces estate is located on the small private island of Mustique, where Princess Margaret once built a villa and serves as a private hideaway for the rich and famous.
The Terraces estate is located on the small private island of Mustique, where Princess Margaret once built a villa and serves as a private hideaway for the rich and famous.
Heinz wants to catch up with man who survived a month at sea with nothing but ketchup, seasonings
Heinz wants to buy a boat for the man who was rescued last month at sea, where he claimed to have survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean.
Heinz wants to buy a boat for the man who was rescued last month at sea, where he claimed to have survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean.
Japanese startup announces balloon flights taking passengers up to space
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
In the tour's unveiling Tuesday, the company said it has developed an airtight two-seat cabin and a balloon capable of rising to a 15-mile altitude.
Ed Sheeran plays for sick patients at children's hospital in Australia
British pop star Ed Sheeran treated young patients to a concert when he visited a children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia while he was on tour. .
British pop star Ed Sheeran treated young patients to a concert when he visited a children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia while he was on tour. .
Romanian court rules to hold controversial social media star Andrew Tate for 30 more days
A court in Romania’s capital has agreed Tuesday to extend social media influencer Andrew Tate’s detention on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking by another 30 days.
A court in Romania’s capital has agreed Tuesday to extend social media influencer Andrew Tate’s detention on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking by another 30 days.
Dog vs shark: Standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds
The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.
The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.
Death toll rises to 8 from new Turkey-Syria earthquake
Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.
Turkish officials urged people not to enter the remains of their homes, as some have done so to gather their belongings. Officials said three people killed Monday were inside a damaged building when the new earthquake hit.
Marburg virus: 1st outbreak confirmed in Equatorial Guinea
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Newborn baby rescued from rubble in Syria after earthquake adopted by aunt
A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family’s earthquake-shattered home has left the hospital and gone to her new home.
A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family’s earthquake-shattered home has left the hospital and gone to her new home.
3 dead, more than 200 hurt as new quake hits Turkey, Syria
Monday's earthquake was centered in the town of Defne, in Turkey's Hatay province, one the worst-hit regions in the magnitude-7.8 quake that hit on Feb. 6. A number of buildings collapsed in the new quake, trapping people inside.
Monday's earthquake was centered in the town of Defne, in Turkey's Hatay province, one the worst-hit regions in the magnitude-7.8 quake that hit on Feb. 6. A number of buildings collapsed in the new quake, trapping people inside.
Strong winds fling boat sail through air as crowd flees at Australia event
Team Canada's catamaran wing sail suffered significant damage after "gusty thunderstorms" sent the sail flying through the air at an Australia sailing event.
Team Canada's catamaran wing sail suffered significant damage after "gusty thunderstorms" sent the sail flying through the air at an Australia sailing event.
Biden in Ukraine: Sneaking a president from DC to Kyiv without anyone noticiting
It was only when the first images of Biden in the capital city popped up on Ukrainian social media that the secret visit became global news.
It was only when the first images of Biden in the capital city popped up on Ukrainian social media that the secret visit became global news.
North Korea makes new threats, US bombers fly after missile test
North Korea said its launch of the Hwasong-15 ICBM was organized "suddenly" without prior notice at Kim Jong Un's direct order.
North Korea said its launch of the Hwasong-15 ICBM was organized "suddenly" without prior notice at Kim Jong Un's direct order.
Nepal airplane crash possibly caused by pilot choosing wrong lever
It appears that one of the Yeti Airlines pilots used the wrong lever on the descent.
It appears that one of the Yeti Airlines pilots used the wrong lever on the descent.