4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
Video: Rome’s historic Spanish Steps damaged after driver takes wrong turn down staircase
A tourist allegedly became confused by his navigation system, which led him to drive down Rome’s historic Spanish Steps.
A tourist allegedly became confused by his navigation system, which led him to drive down Rome’s historic Spanish Steps.
First all-Black climbing team reaches Mt. Everest summit
Seven members of Full Circle Everest conquered the highest point on Earth, hoping to inspire people of color to also reach new heights.
Seven members of Full Circle Everest conquered the highest point on Earth, hoping to inspire people of color to also reach new heights.
Biden signs order to redeploy troops to Somalia, reversing Trump
Reversing Trump, Biden has signed an order to deploy US troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about al-Shabab extremists.
Reversing Trump, Biden has signed an order to deploy US troops to Somalia amid heightened concerns about al-Shabab extremists.
McDonald's to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia, says business there 'no longer tenable'
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
McDonald's pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and has started the process of selling its Russian business, which employs 62,000 people.
Retiring on high seas: More living out golden years aboard cruise ships
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
Jason Momoa apologizes after taking pictures inside the Sistine Chapel
Momoa is in Italy filming “Fast X."
Momoa is in Italy filming “Fast X."
'Very unlucky' Indian couple sues son for $675,000 for not giving them grandchild
A retired Indian couple is suing their son and daughter-in-law, demanding that they produce a grandchild within a year or pay them 50 million rupees ($675,000).
A retired Indian couple is suing their son and daughter-in-law, demanding that they produce a grandchild within a year or pay them 50 million rupees ($675,000).
Israeli police beat pallbearers at funeral for journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
The incident occurred as mourners carried the coffin of Abu Akleh, causing them to briefly drop the casket in a shocking start to the procession.
The incident occurred as mourners carried the coffin of Abu Akleh, causing them to briefly drop the casket in a shocking start to the procession.
World’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Czech Republic resort
Sky Bridge 721, as it is known, is 2,365 feet long and offers unusual views for visitors who enjoy heights and it can hold up to 500 people at a time.
Sky Bridge 721, as it is known, is 2,365 feet long and offers unusual views for visitors who enjoy heights and it can hold up to 500 people at a time.
Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention in Russia extended by 1 month, lawyer says
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Total lunar eclipse 2022: When and where you can watch it this weekend
NASA said stargazers across North America won’t need any special equipment to view the event.
NASA said stargazers across North America won’t need any special equipment to view the event.
Russian soldier on trial in first Ukraine war-crimes case
Russian troops are accused of killing, torturing and abusing possibly thousands of Ukrainian civilians.
Russian troops are accused of killing, torturing and abusing possibly thousands of Ukrainian civilians.
Al-Jazeera reporter killed during Israeli raid in West Bank
A journalist for Al-Jazeera was shot and killed while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin, Palestinian officials said.
A journalist for Al-Jazeera was shot and killed while covering an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank town of Jenin, Palestinian officials said.
Why Koreans could all get younger soon
The country is unique in that it uses three different systems to calculate ages, including one that means a baby born on December 31 could be 2 years old by the next day.
The country is unique in that it uses three different systems to calculate ages, including one that means a baby born on December 31 could be 2 years old by the next day.
Egg-sized white diamond sold for over $21 million, plus fees
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
Sherpa woman breaks her own record by climbing Mount Everest for 10th time
After her record-breaking accomplishment, Lhakpa Sherpa said she wanted to inspire all women so they too can achieve their dreams.
After her record-breaking accomplishment, Lhakpa Sherpa said she wanted to inspire all women so they too can achieve their dreams.
Why a Finland, Sweden NATO membership would be a big deal
Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.
Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.
COVID-19 lockdowns in China cause global shortage of ‘contrast material’ used for medical imaging
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Russia pummels vital port of Odesa, targeting supply lines
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles pummeled the vital port of Odesa, part of apparent efforts to disrupt supply lines and weapons shipments.
Ukrainian officials say Russian missiles pummeled the vital port of Odesa, part of apparent efforts to disrupt supply lines and weapons shipments.