At least 116 dead in gang battle at Ecuador jail; 5 beheaded
Gunfire, knives, and explosions: A riot in a penitentiary killed 24 inmates and injured 48 more.
Gunfire, knives, and explosions: A riot in a penitentiary killed 24 inmates and injured 48 more.
Pope names Most Reverend Robert Brennan new bishop for Diocese of Brooklyn
The Vatican announced Wednesday the selection of Bronx native the Most Reverend Robert Brennan as the new bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn as long-serving Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio officially retired.
The Vatican announced Wednesday the selection of Bronx native the Most Reverend Robert Brennan as the new bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn as long-serving Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio officially retired.
Afghanistan collapse rooted in 2020 deal with Taliban, Pentagon official says
Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.
Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.
Hurricane Sam: Category 4 storm likely to bring rough surf to East Coast
Sam, still a Category 4 hurricane, is set to avoid any direct impact to the U.S. but is expected to bring big waves to the East Coast by the weekend.
Sam, still a Category 4 hurricane, is set to avoid any direct impact to the U.S. but is expected to bring big waves to the East Coast by the weekend.
Police officer accused of citing COVID to detain slaying victim
A serving London police officer handcuffed a woman on the pretext that she broke COVID-19 lockdown rules before he kidnapped and killed her.
A serving London police officer handcuffed a woman on the pretext that she broke COVID-19 lockdown rules before he kidnapped and killed her.
Communists sue, claiming online voting in Moscow was rigged
Russia's Communist Party filed multiple lawsuits Wednesday to contest parliamentary election results from online voting in Moscow, which party members allege was rigged and blame for their defeat in races in the Russian capital.
Russia's Communist Party filed multiple lawsuits Wednesday to contest parliamentary election results from online voting in Moscow, which party members allege was rigged and blame for their defeat in races in the Russian capital.
Artist makes off with pile of cash intended to be art
An artist who was given a pile of money by a museum with which to create a piece of artwork, submitted two empty canvases — titled “Take the Money and Run.”
An artist who was given a pile of money by a museum with which to create a piece of artwork, submitted two empty canvases — titled “Take the Money and Run.”
China kills 3 pet cats that tested positive for COVID-19
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Authorities in a Chinese city killed three pet cats after testing positive for COVID-19, despite an online appeal by the owner, local media reported.
Manny Pacquiao announces retirement from boxing
Boxing megastar Manny Pacquiao is hanging up his boxing gloves.
Boxing megastar Manny Pacquiao is hanging up his boxing gloves.
North Korea says it successfully tested nuclear-capable hypersonic missile
North Korea said Wednesday it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile it implied was being developed as nuclear-capable as it continues to expand its military capabilities while pressuring Washington and Seoul over long-stalled negotiations over its nuclear weapons.
North Korea said Wednesday it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile it implied was being developed as nuclear-capable as it continues to expand its military capabilities while pressuring Washington and Seoul over long-stalled negotiations over its nuclear weapons.
Concerns about the situation in Afghanistan
“Everyone’s waiting, what’s going to happen? What’s the real face of the Taliban?”
“Everyone’s waiting, what’s going to happen? What’s the real face of the Taliban?”
European Union says it wants universal charger for cellphones, electronic devices
The European Union is over the days of us having too many chargers for all of our devices and want to create one universal wire that works for all cell phones and handheld gadgets, which is setting up a potential clash with companies like Apple.
The European Union is over the days of us having too many chargers for all of our devices and want to create one universal wire that works for all cell phones and handheld gadgets, which is setting up a potential clash with companies like Apple.
WHO to revive probe into COVID-19 origins, officials warn time is running out
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.
The WHO is developing a new team of about 20 scientists tasked with uncovering the origins of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.
Strong earthquake hits Greek island of Crete
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.
Diet rich in dairy may be linked to lower risk of heart disease: report
A diet rich in dairy fat may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
A diet rich in dairy fat may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
Homeless man shot with arrow, Vancouver police say
A homeless man was shot with an arrow on the streets of Vancouver on Thursday. Police said the attack showed a shocking level of callousness and disregard.
A homeless man was shot with an arrow on the streets of Vancouver on Thursday. Police said the attack showed a shocking level of callousness and disregard.
Taliban hang dead body in Afghan city's main square
The Taliban hanged a dead body from a crane in the main square of Herat city in western Afghanistan, a witness said Saturday, in a gruesome display that signaled a return to some of the Taliban's methods of the past.
The Taliban hanged a dead body from a crane in the main square of Herat city in western Afghanistan, a witness said Saturday, in a gruesome display that signaled a return to some of the Taliban's methods of the past.
African leaders call out UN member states over inequities of global COVID-19 vaccine distribution
The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution came into sharp focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders.
The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution came into sharp focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders.
White House Quad summit: Biden hosts Indo-Pacific leaders amid China concerns
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
President Joe Biden on Friday is hosting leaders from India, Japan and Australia, an alliance known as “the Quad,” to discuss a number of initiatives.
Volvo aims for all cars to be leather-free and fully electric by 2030
Volvo said its vehicles will be completely leather-free by 2030, as the company also works toward its goal of being fully electric.
Volvo said its vehicles will be completely leather-free by 2030, as the company also works toward its goal of being fully electric.