Elon Musk's tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir
Elon Musk has caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United.
Elon Musk has caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United.
Can the extinct Tasmanian tiger return? Genetic engineers hope so
Scientists said the species needs to be restored to help Australia’s degrading ecosystems.
Scientists said the species needs to be restored to help Australia’s degrading ecosystems.
Putin ready to arm Russia's allies with 'most advanced types of weapons'
Putin didn’t name any country in particular, but noted that “Russia sincerely values its historically strong, friendly and trusting relations with countries of Latin America, Asia and Africa.”
Putin didn’t name any country in particular, but noted that “Russia sincerely values its historically strong, friendly and trusting relations with countries of Latin America, Asia and Africa.”
Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seized Kabul as woes mount
A year later, the Taliban struggle to govern, while teenage girls are still barred from school and women are required to cover themselves head-to-toe in public.
A year later, the Taliban struggle to govern, while teenage girls are still barred from school and women are required to cover themselves head-to-toe in public.
Lawyers for Brittney Griner appeal Russian prison sentence
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.
Norway euthanizes popular 1,320-pound walrus Freya
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
Fire at Cairo church kills 41, including 15 children
Egypt's health minister blamed the smoke and a stampede as people attempted to flee the fire for causing the fatalities.
Egypt's health minister blamed the smoke and a stampede as people attempted to flee the fire for causing the fatalities.
Divers find wreckage of first US Navy destroyer sunk by enemy fire
The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command says more than half the ship’s crew was lost during the attack in World War I.
The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command says more than half the ship’s crew was lost during the attack in World War I.
Salman Rushdie's accused stabber enters not-guilty plea
Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.
Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Stage collapses in high winds at music festival in Spain, killing one and injuring dozens
About 40 people at the music festival needed to be taken to the hospital, including three with serious injuries.
About 40 people at the music festival needed to be taken to the hospital, including three with serious injuries.
European airport will pay passengers who missed flights amid summer chaos
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
Roller coaster crash at Legoland park in Germany injures 34
Two roller coaster trains crashed into each other Thursday at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely, German media reported.
Two roller coaster trains crashed into each other Thursday at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely, German media reported.
Domino's Pizza to close all locations in Italy after 7 years: report
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. entered the Italian fast food market in 2015 with help from franchise company, ePizza SpA.
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. entered the Italian fast food market in 2015 with help from franchise company, ePizza SpA.
Iranian operative charged in plot to assassinate former Trump adviser John Bolton
An Iranian operative has been charged in a plot to murder former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton.
An Iranian operative has been charged in a plot to murder former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
Raymond Briggs, author of 'The Snowman,' dies at 88
British children’s author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, whose creations include "The Snowman" and "Fungus the Bogeyman," has died. He was 88.
British children’s author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, whose creations include "The Snowman" and "Fungus the Bogeyman," has died. He was 88.
DOJ: Mother faked her own and son’s deaths in custody battle
Federal prosecutors said Dawn Walker had a checklist to help with her own and her son’s staged disappearance.
Federal prosecutors said Dawn Walker had a checklist to help with her own and her son’s staged disappearance.
Hitler's watch sold at auction for $1.1 million
A Maryland auction house has sold a wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler for $1.1 million.
A Maryland auction house has sold a wristwatch that once belonged to Adolf Hitler for $1.1 million.
Lightning strike sparks massive fire at Cuban crude oil site; 17 firefighters missing
Cuban officials said the 17 people missing are "firefighters who were in the nearest area trying to prevent the spread."
Cuban officials said the 17 people missing are "firefighters who were in the nearest area trying to prevent the spread."