Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases, study says
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Researchers examined how more than 3,000 mammal species may migrate and share viruses over the next 50 years if the world slightly warms up.
Fictosexual man who married hologram says he can't communicate with her anymore
A man who married a fictional, computer-synthesized pop singer four years ago now says he can't communicate with her but still loves her.
A man who married a fictional, computer-synthesized pop singer four years ago now says he can't communicate with her but still loves her.
Israel comes to standstill for Holocaust day, honors 6 million Jews killed
Sirens blaring for two minutes across Israel on Thursday signaled an annual ritual honoring the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.
Sirens blaring for two minutes across Israel on Thursday signaled an annual ritual honoring the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.
Kenneth Tsang, 'Rush Hour 2' and 'Die Another Day' actor, dies at 87
Kenneth Tsang was best known for his action roles in films like “Rush Hour 2” starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker and the James Bond 007 film “Die Another Day.”
Kenneth Tsang was best known for his action roles in films like “Rush Hour 2” starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker and the James Bond 007 film “Die Another Day.”
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Russia releases US Marine vet Trevor Reed in prisoner exchange
As part of a prisoner exchange with the United States, Russia released Trevor Reed, a former Marine from Texas who was arrested in the summer of 2019.
As part of a prisoner exchange with the United States, Russia released Trevor Reed, a former Marine from Texas who was arrested in the summer of 2019.
Russia cuts natural gas to 2 NATO nations in escalation
A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to send more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin upped the ante, using its most essential export as leverage.
A day after the United States and other Western allies vowed to send more and better military supplies to Ukraine, the Kremlin upped the ante, using its most essential export as leverage.
World's oldest person confirmed as French nun, 118, who loves chocolate and wine
Sister André, born Lucile Randon, has lived through two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and even survived a COVID-19 infection last year.
Sister André, born Lucile Randon, has lived through two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and even survived a COVID-19 infection last year.
Mystery liver disease in kids: What we know
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers. The illness is being called hepatitis of unknown origin.
A puzzling outbreak of sudden liver disease in nearly 200 children has health authorities in several countries racing to find answers. The illness is being called hepatitis of unknown origin.
Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Nearly 200 cases of mystery liver disease in children
European health officials say they have not found a link between cases of a mysterious liver disease outbreak in children. Around 190 cases have been reported worldwide, of which 140 are in Europe.
European health officials say they have not found a link between cases of a mysterious liver disease outbreak in children. Around 190 cases have been reported worldwide, of which 140 are in Europe.
Girl left behind on rail platform reunited with mom thanks to good Samaritan, officers
A little girl became stranded at a Melbourne train station when she jumped onto the platform and the train doors closed before her mother could follow. Thankfully, some kind strangers were there to help.
A little girl became stranded at a Melbourne train station when she jumped onto the platform and the train doors closed before her mother could follow. Thankfully, some kind strangers were there to help.
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person, dies at 119 in Japan
Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.
Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.
3 Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps as worldwide numbers dwindle to 400
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
Zelenskyy meets top-level US delegation Blinken and Austin, Ukraine official says
The U.S. secretaries of state and defense arrived in Kyiv Sunday for the highest-level visit to Kyiv by an American delegation since the start of Russia’s invasion.
The U.S. secretaries of state and defense arrived in Kyiv Sunday for the highest-level visit to Kyiv by an American delegation since the start of Russia’s invasion.
Shipping, manufacturing delays upset board game industry
Board game publishers say supply chain and manufacturing issues have forced them to raise prices.
Board game publishers say supply chain and manufacturing issues have forced them to raise prices.
Ed Sheeran releases music video filmed in Ukraine days before Russian invasion
The singer-songwriter will also donate proceeds to the country.
The singer-songwriter will also donate proceeds to the country.
Japanese tour boat missing in frigid waters with 26 on board; 10 found dead
The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking.
The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking.