Prince Andrew sex abuse lawsuit moves forward
A judge has — for now — refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Britain’s Prince Andrew by an American woman who says he sexually abused her when she was 17.
A judge has — for now — refused to dismiss a lawsuit against Britain’s Prince Andrew by an American woman who says he sexually abused her when she was 17.
Omicron tests China's ability to hold Olympics with 'zero-tolerance' COVID-19 policy
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
Outrage after Nazi flag draped over casket at Italy far-right funeral
A funeral procession outside a church in which the casket was draped in a Nazi flag and mourners gave the fascist salute was met with outrage in Italy.
A funeral procession outside a church in which the casket was draped in a Nazi flag and mourners gave the fascist salute was met with outrage in Italy.
Gene found in Georgia sewer water could be 'global public health threat,' scientists say
Scientists have found a gene that has been declared one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity while testing bacteria in Georgia sewer water.
Scientists have found a gene that has been declared one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity while testing bacteria in Georgia sewer water.
Magawa, 'hero' rat who found over 100 land mines, dies in retirement
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
A “hero” rat named Magawa, who sniffed out over 100 land mines in Cambodia and saved countless lives in the process, has died.
Boris Johnson apologizes for attending Downing Street BYOB party during UK lockdown
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for attending a “bring your own booze” garden party at his office, though he said that he had considered it a work event.
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for attending a “bring your own booze” garden party at his office, though he said that he had considered it a work event.
Rolls-Royce and Bentley sales skyrocketed in 2021
Ultra luxury car brands Rolls-Royce and Bentley had a better year than most in 2021.
Ultra luxury car brands Rolls-Royce and Bentley had a better year than most in 2021.
Nurse in Italy accused of faking shots, ditching vaccine
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
Police filmed the nurse apparently squirting the needle’s contents into the medical waste bin before pretending to inject the patient’s arm, and then putting a bandage on their arm.
US airlines say China has blocked several flights over COVID-19 restrictions
China is blocking more than a dozen U.S. airline flights to the country because some passengers on recent flights tested positive for COVID-19.
China is blocking more than a dozen U.S. airline flights to the country because some passengers on recent flights tested positive for COVID-19.
Norway's military reissuing used underwear to new recruits due to shortages
Members of the military are being ordered to return their underwear, bras, and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them.
Members of the military are being ordered to return their underwear, bras, and socks after the end of their military service so that the next group of recruits can use them.
Power company apologizes for advice to cuddle pets to stay warm as bills surge
The power company has apologized for advising customers to cuddle with pets or challenge children to hula hoop competitions to keep warm without turning up the heat as gas and electricity bills soar this winter.
The power company has apologized for advising customers to cuddle with pets or challenge children to hula hoop competitions to keep warm without turning up the heat as gas and electricity bills soar this winter.
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea, South Korea says
South Korea and Japan say North Korea has fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile into its eastern sea.
South Korea and Japan say North Korea has fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile into its eastern sea.
Britain's largest ‘sea dragon’ unearthed at water reserve
A team at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve discovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or “sea dragon.”
A team at the Rutland Water Nature Reserve discovered the fossilized skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur, or “sea dragon.”
NYC apartment fire: Pope sends condolences
Pope Francis offered his condolences Monday to the victims of the "devastating" apartment fire in the Bronx that killed 17 people, eight of them children.
Pope Francis offered his condolences Monday to the victims of the "devastating" apartment fire in the Bronx that killed 17 people, eight of them children.
Rock falls on boats in Brazil, killing 10
A rock wall fell on a group of boaters in Brazil Saturday, killing at least six people and hurting dozens more.
A rock wall fell on a group of boaters in Brazil Saturday, killing at least six people and hurting dozens more.
Novak Djokovic hearing: Judge reinstates tennis star’s visa but saga not over
Novak Djokovic won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open after his exemption from COVID-19 vaccination rules was questioned.
Novak Djokovic won a court battle to stay in Australia to contest the Australian Open after his exemption from COVID-19 vaccination rules was questioned.
Watch Novak Djokovic's visa deportation hearing live from Australia
Novak Djokovic’s visa deportation hearing in Australia began Monday. It'll determine if he can stay in the country and play in the Australian Open after his COVID-19 vaccine dispute.
Novak Djokovic’s visa deportation hearing in Australia began Monday. It'll determine if he can stay in the country and play in the Australian Open after his COVID-19 vaccine dispute.
Pope Francis baptizes 16 babies in Sistine Chapel after pandemic break
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, resuming a decades-old Vatican tradition that had been interrupted last year by the pandemic.
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, resuming a decades-old Vatican tradition that had been interrupted last year by the pandemic.
Novak Djokovic had COVID-19 last month, lawyers argue in vaccine dispute
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic have filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 in the middle of last month.
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic have filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 in the middle of last month.
Sinead O'Connor's 17-year-old son Shane found dead
Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor’s 17-year-old son has been found dead in Ireland after his mother notified authorities that he had gone missing.
Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor’s 17-year-old son has been found dead in Ireland after his mother notified authorities that he had gone missing.