19-year-old pilot Zara Rutherford sets world record as youngest woman to fly solo around the world
Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford flew to 52 countries and five continents in five months.
Belgian-British pilot Zara Rutherford flew to 52 countries and five continents in five months.
COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
French fry shortage blamed on winter weather
An iconic restaurant brand says some of its Asian stores are limiting customer’s fry orders due to the ongoing supply chain and recent weather issues in southwestern Canada.
An iconic restaurant brand says some of its Asian stores are limiting customer’s fry orders due to the ongoing supply chain and recent weather issues in southwestern Canada.
World’s oldest man dies in Spain at 112, weeks shy of 113th birthday
Guinness World Records announced Saturnino de la Fuente García died at his home.
Guinness World Records announced Saturnino de la Fuente García died at his home.
Folk singer Hana Horká dies after catching COVID on purpose
Czech folk singer Hana Horká has died after intentionally allowing herself to become infected with COVID-19 rather than get vaccinated, her son says.
Czech folk singer Hana Horká has died after intentionally allowing herself to become infected with COVID-19 rather than get vaccinated, her son says.
Marvel actor Gaspard Ulliel dies after ski accident
Actor Gaspard Ulliel, known for appearing in Chanel perfume ads as well as film and television roles, died Wednesday after a skiing accident in the Alps
Actor Gaspard Ulliel, known for appearing in Chanel perfume ads as well as film and television roles, died Wednesday after a skiing accident in the Alps
Skier charged with manslaughter after killing 5-year-old in crash
A man faces manslaughter charges in connection with a high-speed crash on a ski slope that left a 5-year-old girl dead.
A man faces manslaughter charges in connection with a high-speed crash on a ski slope that left a 5-year-old girl dead.
Who betrayed Anne Frank? Cold case team reaches 'most likely scenario' in WWII mystery
Who betrayed Jewish teenage diarist Anne Frank and her family? A cold case team combed through evidence for years and says they may have found the answer.
Who betrayed Jewish teenage diarist Anne Frank and her family? A cold case team combed through evidence for years and says they may have found the answer.
Airlines worldwide rush to cancel, change flights amid 5G wireless service dispute
Major international airlines canceled flights to the U.S. in relation to a dispute over 5G wireless service impacting aircraft operations.
Major international airlines canceled flights to the U.S. in relation to a dispute over 5G wireless service impacting aircraft operations.
Russia moves 'unspecified number of troops' towards Ukraine amid heightened tensions
Russian officials say Moscow is sending an unspecified number of troops from the country’s far east to Belarus for major joint military drills.
Russian officials say Moscow is sending an unspecified number of troops from the country’s far east to Belarus for major joint military drills.
Rescued driver appears to take selfie while car sinks in icy river in Canada
Authorities said local residents used a kayak to rescue a driver after a car started to sink in an icy river.
Authorities said local residents used a kayak to rescue a driver after a car started to sink in an icy river.
Officials: Tonga volcanic eruption triggered 50-foot tsunami waves, at least 3 dead
Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.
Government officials in Tonga said tsunami waves nearly 50 feet high rushed inland, destroying everything in their path on the western coasts of the Tongatapu Islands, 'Eua and Ha'apai Islands. At least three people died.
COVID emergency could end this year but virus may remain, WHO says
A leading World Health Organization official says the worst of the coronavirus pandemic — including deaths, hospitalizations and lockdowns — could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly. But "we may never end the virus" because such pandemic viruses "end up becoming part of the ecosystem," the official said.
A leading World Health Organization official says the worst of the coronavirus pandemic — including deaths, hospitalizations and lockdowns — could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly. But "we may never end the virus" because such pandemic viruses "end up becoming part of the ecosystem," the official said.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after pet store hamsters, employee test positive for COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Novak Djokovic's deportation over vaccination status exposes Australian border policy
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's deportation over his vaccination status sheds light on Australia's border policy.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic's deportation over his vaccination status sheds light on Australia's border policy.
FBI: Former Pennsylvania dentist allegedly killed wife in Africa to collect $4.8M life insurance
Lawrence Rudolph, 67, is being held without bail on charges of foreign murder and mail fraud.
Lawrence Rudolph, 67, is being held without bail on charges of foreign murder and mail fraud.
555.55-carat black diamond from outer space unveiled
Sotheby's will soon auction off a 555.55-carat black diamond, which could sell for more than $6 million. The huge diamond most likely came from outer space.
Sotheby's will soon auction off a 555.55-carat black diamond, which could sell for more than $6 million. The huge diamond most likely came from outer space.
Beijing Olympics tickets will only be available to 'spectators from selected groups,' organizers say
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
The Olympics will have strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia after deportation from Australia
Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.
Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.
North Korea fires 2 suspected missile into sea, S. Korean officials say
The launch came after the North conducted a pair of flight tests of a purported hypersonic missile on Jan. 5 and Jan. 11.
The launch came after the North conducted a pair of flight tests of a purported hypersonic missile on Jan. 5 and Jan. 11.