Nobel Prize in literature awarded to French writer Annie Ernaux
French author Annie Ernaux, 82, started out writing autobiographical novels but quickly abandoned fiction in favor of memoirs.
French author Annie Ernaux, 82, started out writing autobiographical novels but quickly abandoned fiction in favor of memoirs.
North Korea fires 2 more missiles toward sea as US redeploys aircraft carriers
North Korea has launched two ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, as the United States redeployed one of its aircraft carriers near the Korean Peninsula in response to the North’s recent launch of a powerful missile over Japan.
North Korea has launched two ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, as the United States redeployed one of its aircraft carriers near the Korean Peninsula in response to the North’s recent launch of a powerful missile over Japan.
Kyiv’s city council to give out potassium iodide pills in case of Russian nuclear attack
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.
While analysts believe the chance of a nuclear attack by Russia is fairly low, President Vladimir Putin’s vow to use “all the means at our disposal” is putting officials on high alert.
Russian nuclear submarine armed with 'doomsday' weapon disappears from Arctic harbor: report
A top-of-the-line Russian nuclear-powered submarine has gone missing from its harbor in the Arctic along with its rumored "doomsday weapon," according to multiple reports.
A top-of-the-line Russian nuclear-powered submarine has gone missing from its harbor in the Arctic along with its rumored "doomsday weapon," according to multiple reports.
OPEC+ approves sharp cut in oil output; gas prices could rise
OPEC+ said the decision was based on the “uncertainty that surrounds the global economic and oil market outlooks.”
OPEC+ said the decision was based on the “uncertainty that surrounds the global economic and oil market outlooks.”
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to trio for 'snapping molecules together'
Americans Carolyn R. Bertozzi and K. Barry Sharpless and Danish scientist Morten Meldal were cited for developing a way of attaching molecules that can be used to design better medicines.
Americans Carolyn R. Bertozzi and K. Barry Sharpless and Danish scientist Morten Meldal were cited for developing a way of attaching molecules that can be used to design better medicines.
Irish man makes history rowing from New York to Ireland
Damian Browne left Manhattan on June 14.
Damian Browne left Manhattan on June 14.
Gym owner trains clients with disabilities, diseases for free: ‘I never took a penny’
“Everybody should have the opportunity to improve their health and fitness,” says 37-year-old Javeno McLean.
“Everybody should have the opportunity to improve their health and fitness,” says 37-year-old Javeno McLean.
Nobel Prize in physics awarded to 3 scientists for work on quantum information
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for "pioneering quantum information science.”
Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for "pioneering quantum information science.”
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan in escalation
North Korea has fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years as it escalates tests of weapons designed to strike regional U.S. allies.
North Korea has fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years as it escalates tests of weapons designed to strike regional U.S. allies.
Soccer match stampede: Indonesian police probe tear gas firing after 125 killed
Indonesian police are investigating officers responsible for firing tear gas that set off a crush that killed 125 people at a soccer match. At least 17 children are among the dead.
Indonesian police are investigating officers responsible for firing tear gas that set off a crush that killed 125 people at a soccer match. At least 17 children are among the dead.
Nobel prize in medicine awarded to Svante Paabo for research on evolution
Swedish scientist Svante Paabo and his team found that gene flow occurred from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens, "demonstrating that they had children together during periods of co-existence."
Swedish scientist Svante Paabo and his team found that gene flow occurred from Neanderthals to Homo sapiens, "demonstrating that they had children together during periods of co-existence."
Prince William calls for improved safety on social media after coroner implicates platforms in girl's death
Molly Russell, 14, died by suicide in 2017 after viewing content online related to self-harm and suicide.
Molly Russell, 14, died by suicide in 2017 after viewing content online related to self-harm and suicide.
Indonesia soccer match brawl leaves at least 125 fans, police dead
The fights prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic among supporters.
The fights prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic among supporters.
Russia accused of 'kidnapping' head of Europe's largest nuclear plant
The alleged kidnapping apparently took place shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated his war in Ukraine and pushed it into a new, dangerous phase.
The alleged kidnapping apparently took place shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated his war in Ukraine and pushed it into a new, dangerous phase.
Couple who dyed waterfall for gender reveal under investigation
When the pristine waterfall suddenly turned blue, locals — and environmental authorities — were less than impressed.
When the pristine waterfall suddenly turned blue, locals — and environmental authorities — were less than impressed.
King Charles III's coin designs unveiled by UK's Royal Mint
Britain’s Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III.
Britain’s Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III.
Russian consulate vandalized in NYC
The Russian consulate in New York City was vandalized on Friday morning.
The Russian consulate in New York City was vandalized on Friday morning.
US hits Russia with more sanctions after Kremlin annexes Ukrainian territory
Putin warned that Russia would never give up the absorbed regions and would protect them as part of its sovereign territory.
Putin warned that Russia would never give up the absorbed regions and would protect them as part of its sovereign territory.
Putin signs treaties annexing Ukraine regions, defying international law
The signing represents a sharp escalation in the seven-month conflict in Ukraine, and it comes after a Russian strike killed 25 people in Ukraine.
The signing represents a sharp escalation in the seven-month conflict in Ukraine, and it comes after a Russian strike killed 25 people in Ukraine.