People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
Video shows Russian missile attack on Ukrainian mall
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack “one of the most daring terrorist attacks in European history.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack “one of the most daring terrorist attacks in European history.”
Finland, Sweden closer to joining NATO after Turkey drops opposition, leader says
After urgent top-level talks, alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said “we now have an agreement that paves the way for Finland and Sweden to join NATO.”
After urgent top-level talks, alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said “we now have an agreement that paves the way for Finland and Sweden to join NATO.”
Former Nazi camp guard, 101, sentenced to 5 years in prison by German court
A 101-year-old man has been convicted in Germany of 3,518 counts of accessory to murder for serving at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
A 101-year-old man has been convicted in Germany of 3,518 counts of accessory to murder for serving at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II.
Officials: Russian missile strike hits crowded Ukrainian shopping mall
Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in a Russian missile strike Monday on a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's central city of Kremenchuk, Ukrainian officials said.
Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in a Russian missile strike Monday on a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's central city of Kremenchuk, Ukrainian officials said.
Colombian bullfight ends when stand collapses, killing at least 4
Videos taken during the bullfight show a three-story section of the stands collapsing as people screamed.
Videos taken during the bullfight show a three-story section of the stands collapsing as people screamed.
21 young people found dead in South African tavern after end-of-school party
The 21 people found dead were reportedly teenagers celebrating the end of winter exams.
The 21 people found dead were reportedly teenagers celebrating the end of winter exams.
WWII Navy destroyer found in the Philippines is deepest wreck discovered yet
At 22,916 feet, explorers say this is the deepest wreck ever discovered.
At 22,916 feet, explorers say this is the deepest wreck ever discovered.
Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage,' WHO panel says
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
Biden: G-7 countries to ban Russian gold imports
A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Stampede kills at least 20 at Moroccan-Spanish enclave border fence
Moroccan authorities said the individuals died as a result of a “stampede” of people who attempted Friday to climb the iron fence.
Moroccan authorities said the individuals died as a result of a “stampede” of people who attempted Friday to climb the iron fence.
Norway mass shooting: Terror alert raised after 2 killed, 10 seriously wounded at Pride event
Polie called the shootings an "extreme Islamist terror act."
Polie called the shootings an "extreme Islamist terror act."
World's biggest bacterium found in Caribbean mangrove swamp
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp.
European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership
Meeting at a summit in Brussels, leaders of the EU’s 27 nations mustered the required unanimous approval to grant Ukraine candidate status. That sets in motion a process that could take years or even decades.
Meeting at a summit in Brussels, leaders of the EU’s 27 nations mustered the required unanimous approval to grant Ukraine candidate status. That sets in motion a process that could take years or even decades.
Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue
U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.
U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.
Afghans bury dead, dig for survivors after earthquake kills 1,000
The earthquake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in 20 years, and officials said the death toll could rise. At least 1,500 people were also injured.
The earthquake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in 20 years, and officials said the death toll could rise. At least 1,500 people were also injured.
Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
OMG! Airbnb offering $10M to 'create the craziest' properties on earth
Airbnb is giving out $10 million to create the craziest bookable properties around the world.
Airbnb is giving out $10 million to create the craziest bookable properties around the world.
Fishing feud over Chilean sea bass splits US and UK over Russia
The diplomatic feud, which has not been previously reported, intensified after the U.K. quietly issued licenses this spring to fish for the sea bass off the coast of South Georgia.
The diplomatic feud, which has not been previously reported, intensified after the U.K. quietly issued licenses this spring to fish for the sea bass off the coast of South Georgia.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades
At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.
At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.