Mona Lisa attacked with cake by man disguised as older woman in wheelchair
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
The Mona Lisa cake attack left a conspicuous white creamy smear on the glass but the famous work by Leonardo da Vinci wasn't damaged.
Plane missing in Nepal with 22 onboard
The aircraft lost contact with the airport tower close to landing in an area of deep river gorges and mountaintops.
The aircraft lost contact with the airport tower close to landing in an area of deep river gorges and mountaintops.
Japan, US conduct fighter jet flight after China drill, North Korea missile firing
Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.
Japan’s military says Japanese and U.S. forces conducted a joint fighter jet flight over the Sea of Japan, in an apparent response to a Russia-China joint bomber flight while U.S. President Joe Biden was in Tokyo.
Massacre in Mexico: 11 people killed in attack on two bars
At least 11 people, eight of them women, reportedly died after an attack Monday night at two bars, including one inside a hotel, in Mexico. Five others were injured.
At least 11 people, eight of them women, reportedly died after an attack Monday night at two bars, including one inside a hotel, in Mexico. Five others were injured.
Biden: US would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan
The U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of self-governing in decades.
The U.S. traditionally has avoided making such an explicit security guarantee to Taiwan. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of self-governing in decades.
Clothes that fight climate change: Researchers test aprons that capture CO2 from air
The cotton aprons are treated with a solution that allows the clothing to capture CO2 from the air and then release it as nutrition for plants.
The cotton aprons are treated with a solution that allows the clothing to capture CO2 from the air and then release it as nutrition for plants.
Russian soldier sentenced to life in prison in Ukraine's 1st war crimes trial
Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a 62-year-old man in the head in a village in northeastern Ukraine in the early days of the war.
Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty to shooting a 62-year-old man in the head in a village in northeastern Ukraine in the early days of the war.
Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal with 12 nations, warns over inflation
Biden launched the new Indo-Pacific trade deal aimed at strengthening economies as he warned Americans worried about inflation that it is “going to be a haul” before they feel relief.
Biden launched the new Indo-Pacific trade deal aimed at strengthening economies as he warned Americans worried about inflation that it is “going to be a haul” before they feel relief.
World has 10-week supply of wheat, expert tells UN Security Council: ‘This is seismic’
“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.
“Without aggressive global actions, we stand the risk of an extraordinary amount of human suffering and economic damage," a food insecurity expert told the UN Security Council this week.
Cats to stay indoors in German town during rare bird's breeding season
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Authorities in the southwest German town of Walldorf have ordered some cat owners to keep their pets indoors until the end of August, to protect a rare bird during its breeding season.
Spain proposes expanding abortion rights to teens, paid menstrual leave
A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.
A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.
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.
Jason Momoa apologizes after taking pictures inside the Sistine Chapel
Momoa is in Italy filming “Fast X."
Momoa is in Italy filming “Fast X."
Eurovision 2022: Ukraine's band wins popular, whacky song contest as war rages back home
This year's Eurovision brought the usual - flames, whacky costumes and dance moves - and a somber win for Ukraine's band, Kalush Orchestra, as war rages on back home.
This year's Eurovision brought the usual - flames, whacky costumes and dance moves - and a somber win for Ukraine's band, Kalush Orchestra, as war rages on back home.
'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.
UK unveils winning pudding for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
Jemma Melvin’s sunshine bright, sweet and sour concoction topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies beat 5,000 other recipes.
Jemma Melvin’s sunshine bright, sweet and sour concoction topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies beat 5,000 other recipes.