Young seal wanders into New Zealand home, terrorizes family cat
The seal entered the home through two cat flaps, Phil Ross, the homeowner, suspected.
The seal entered the home through two cat flaps, Phil Ross, the homeowner, suspected.
ISIS 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh sentenced to life for hostage killings
A British national was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role in an Islamic State hostage-taking scheme.
A British national was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role in an Islamic State hostage-taking scheme.
Finnish PM Sanna Marin defends dancing video; takes drug test to clear herself
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Friday she has taken a drug test “for her own legal protection” after a video was leaked of her dancing and lip-syncing songs at a private party.
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Friday she has taken a drug test “for her own legal protection” after a video was leaked of her dancing and lip-syncing songs at a private party.
Woman cut off boyfriend's penis after he tried to rape 14-year-old daughter, reports say
“I brought a knife from the kitchen and chopped off his private parts to teach him a lesson,” the mother was quoted as saying. “I have no regrets for what I did.”
“I brought a knife from the kitchen and chopped off his private parts to teach him a lesson,” the mother was quoted as saying. “I have no regrets for what I did.”
Stars Coffee, a rebranded Starbucks chain, opens in Russia
Instead of a Starbucks crown, the Stars Coffee mermaid wears a Russian headdress called a kokoshnik.
Instead of a Starbucks crown, the Stars Coffee mermaid wears a Russian headdress called a kokoshnik.
Japan encourages young people to drink more alcohol
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
Putin offers $16,000, honorary 'Mother Heroine' award to Russian women who have 10 children
The Russian government announced this week it is bringing back a Soviet-era honorary title and financial reward bestowed upon Russian women who have 10 or more children.
The Russian government announced this week it is bringing back a Soviet-era honorary title and financial reward bestowed upon Russian women who have 10 or more children.
Children's remains found in suitcases bought at storage unit auction
The family had purchased the personal and household items in an online auction and hauled them home last week.
The family had purchased the personal and household items in an online auction and hauled them home last week.
UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
Zimbabwe: 157 unvaccinated children died amid measles outbreak
At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.
At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.
‘Jumanji’-themed amusement park set to open in 2023
The movie first hit theaters in 1995 and now fans can step inside the jungle in the spring.
The movie first hit theaters in 1995 and now fans can step inside the jungle in the spring.
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.
American found dead at same Bahamas resort where three US tourists died earlier this year
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
The man was reportedly suffering from COVID-19 symptoms at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort in the Bahamas before his death.
Scottish government makes period products free for all
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.
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.”
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.
Brother of Marine killed in Afghanistan withdrawal commits suicide at memorial for fallen service member
Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, 20, from Norco, California, was one of 13 American troops killed on Aug. 26, 2021, when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive outside the Kabul airport as crowds of Americans and Afghan allies sought to flee Taliban fighters taking over control of the capital city. Nearly a year later, Nikoui’s older brother, 28-year-old Dakota Halverson, died on Aug. 9.
Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui, 20, from Norco, California, was one of 13 American troops killed on Aug. 26, 2021, when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive outside the Kabul airport as crowds of Americans and Afghan allies sought to flee Taliban fighters taking over control of the capital city. Nearly a year later, Nikoui’s older brother, 28-year-old Dakota Halverson, died on Aug. 9.
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.