Elephant kills woman and returns to her funeral to attack her corpse
A 68-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant that then returned for a second attack at her funeral.
A 68-year-old woman was trampled to death by an elephant that then returned for a second attack at her funeral.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to US, UK government says
American prosecutors say Assange helped U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal classified diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks later published, putting lives at risk.
American prosecutors say Assange helped U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning steal classified diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks later published, putting lives at risk.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Ukraine should be candidate for EU membership, European Commission says
The European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country.
The European Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine should be granted EU candidate status, a first step on the long road toward membership for the war-torn country.
Police in Colombia seize shipment of cocaine disguised as potatoes
A video of the seized cocaine was shared by Colombia’s Ministry of National Defense, which showed officers extracting the drug from the fake food bound for Spain.
A video of the seized cocaine was shared by Colombia’s Ministry of National Defense, which showed officers extracting the drug from the fake food bound for Spain.
Electronic-sniffing dog helps make pedophilia arrest in Mexico
Hidu has been specially trained to sniff out a certain electronic -- and his skills led authorities to a high-profile suspected pedophile in Mexico City.
Hidu has been specially trained to sniff out a certain electronic -- and his skills led authorities to a high-profile suspected pedophile in Mexico City.
Canadian cyclist on fundraiser ride dies after being hit by semi
A Canadian cyclist struck by a truck driver in South Dakota last week died from his injuries on Monday, authorities say.
A Canadian cyclist struck by a truck driver in South Dakota last week died from his injuries on Monday, authorities say.
Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys
Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.
Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.
US sending $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.
WHO creating vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears
The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.
The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for third time
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.
Is monkeypox an emergency? U.N. gathering experts
The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency. More than 1,600 cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported this year in 39 countries.
The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency. More than 1,600 cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported this year in 39 countries.
Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month
President Joe Biden plans to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence officials determined ordered the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Saudis say they look forward to welcoming Biden.
President Joe Biden plans to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence officials determined ordered the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Saudis say they look forward to welcoming Biden.
United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing in theaters
A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.
A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.
McDonald's golden arches come down in Moscow as Russian-owned chain takes over
The golden arches have come down in Russia.
The golden arches have come down in Russia.
Volunteers retrofit demolition derby cars for Ukrainian soldiers
A city council member in the region said the cars are useful for battle because they’re fast and “handle well.”
A city council member in the region said the cars are useful for battle because they’re fast and “handle well.”
1st-ever robotic finger covered in living skin can move, heal like humans, scientists say
Researchers hope this study will inspire further innovation in medical research and advancements in manufacturing.
Researchers hope this study will inspire further innovation in medical research and advancements in manufacturing.
Canada's 'OPEC of maple syrup' records record harvest of 211.3 million pounds
Syrup harvest in Canada surpasses records set in 2020.
Syrup harvest in Canada surpasses records set in 2020.
Ukraine: 100-200 soldiers die daily, new plea for more arms
Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.
Up to 200 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed every day in Russia’s military onslaught, according to an adviser to Ukraine’s president — and only more and more advanced Western weaponry will turn back the Russian offensive.
Fighting bears tumble down mountain in Spain
A dramatic and violent encounter between two bears in nature was captured on video over the weekend.
A dramatic and violent encounter between two bears in nature was captured on video over the weekend.