More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader, officials say
A senior al-Qaida leader was killed Friday in a U.S. airstrike, officials said.
New Zealand prime minister keeps cool amid earthquake during news conference
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was visibly startled by an earthquake during a news conference, but she quickly smiled and turned her attention back to the reporter.
Melbourne residents cheer as city lifts 6th COVID-19 lockdown
When Melbourne began lifting COVID-19 restrictions at midnight, its residents were eager to celebrate.
Queen Elizabeth II returns to Windsor Castle after hospital stay
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II went to a hospital in London on Wednesday but was back at Windsor Castle on Friday and in good spirits.
Tiny town slammed by applications for free land
A town in the Australian Outback hoped its offer of free residential land to anyone who would make it their home might attract five new families to the remote community of 800. But authorities have been overwhelmed by more than 250 inquiries in less than two weeks.
Vermont man paid $4K to have person tortured and killed on video
WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS DISTURBING DETAILS: A Vermont man paid a woman to kidnap and film a victim being tortured and killed.
Enes Kanter rips China's Xi as 'brutal dictator,' streaming giant pulls Celtics games
Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter posted a video calling on China to "free Tibet," a move that is already bringing consequences to the NBA team.
Royal Caribbean announces 'Ultimate World Cruise' visiting 150 destinations
Royal Caribbean is planning to take cruise lovers on a voyage around the world in one go, starting Dec. 2023.
CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to onions imported from Mexico
There have been no deaths associated with the outbreak
US COVID-19 vaccine donations: Nation marks 200M doses shared globally
The U.S. on Thursday donated its 200 millionth COVID-19 shot to help vaccinate the rest of the world, the White House said.
Vikings were in North America in 1021, researchers say
According to new research, Vikings reached the shores of North America nearly 500 years before Christopher Columbus.
Putin orders Russians stay off work for a week amid rising COVID-19 infections, deaths
President Vladimir Putin has ordered many of Russia's workers to stay off work for a week starting later this month amid rising coronavirus infection and death numbers.
COVID-19 cases soar in Czech Republic; new restrictions imposed
The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government will require everyone to wear face coverings at workplaces.
Freak storm dumps giant hail on Australia
New South Wales emergency services launched a “large-scale multi-agency response” after a supercell storm hit parts of the state’s North Coast on October 20.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI hopes to soon join friends in 'the afterlife'
In a letter reproduced in German media, the emeritus pope writes that he hopes he can be soon reunited with his friends who have passed away.
Haiti kidnapping: Negotiations drag on over 17 abducted missionaries
Negotiations stretched into a fourth day seeking the return of 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group kidnapped by a gang in Haiti.
Dog owners could face jail, $27,000 fines for putting pets on vegetarian diet
While some people are going vegetarian, putting their pet on the same diet could lead to fines or jail.
Police answer 4-year-old's call in New Zealand, confirm his toys are cool
A 4-year-old boy in New Zealand who made an emergency call asking for police to come over and see his toys was surprised by a real-life visit.
Queen Elizabeth accepts medical advice to rest, cancels trip
Queen Elizabeth II has accepted medical advice to rest for a few days and has canceled a trip to Northern Ireland.