Spain's skin-tone stamps sold at different values to highlight racial inequality face backlash
“Equality Stamps” released by Spain’s postal service to highlight racial inequality have faced backlash with the skin-tone stamps being sold at different prices depending on the color of skin they represent.
“Equality Stamps” released by Spain’s postal service to highlight racial inequality have faced backlash with the skin-tone stamps being sold at different prices depending on the color of skin they represent.
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
Japanese physician warns against Tokyo Olympics, says officials are underestimating COVID-19 risks
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
A physician representing a Japanese medical body has warned that holding the Tokyo Olympics could lead to the spread of variants of the coronavirus.
Cuban American NASCAR star Aric Almirola reminds fans that 'our freedom is not free'
Stewart-Haas Racing driver Aric Almirola will pay tribute to hero Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor by carrying his name on his car during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.
Stewart-Haas Racing driver Aric Almirola will pay tribute to hero Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor by carrying his name on his car during the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.
Cheese-loving drug dealer nabbed after posting picture, exposing his fingerprints, police say
Police in England tracked down a drug dealer after he posted a picture of himself holding a block of cheese in a chatroom, exposing his fingerprints to authorities.
Police in England tracked down a drug dealer after he posted a picture of himself holding a block of cheese in a chatroom, exposing his fingerprints to authorities.
Qatar pledges $500M for Gaza postwar construction as Blinken works to shore up cease-fire efforts
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Egypt and Jordan on Wednesday as he aimed to shore up a cease-fire between Israel and the Hamas militant group.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Egypt and Jordan on Wednesday as he aimed to shore up a cease-fire between Israel and the Hamas militant group.
Woman arrested after asking police what to do with son's rotting corpse
An elderly Japanese woman was allegedly arrested after calling police to ask about what to do with her son's rotting corpse.
An elderly Japanese woman was allegedly arrested after calling police to ask about what to do with her son's rotting corpse.
Study warns infertility due to climate change poses 'major threat' to many species
A new study warns that warmer temperatures could cause male infertility across many different species due to climate change, posing a previously unforeseen “major threat” to our biodiversity.
A new study warns that warmer temperatures could cause male infertility across many different species due to climate change, posing a previously unforeseen “major threat” to our biodiversity.
Pope Francis kisses Auschwitz survivor's tattoo
Pope Francis has kissed the tattoo of an Auschwitz survivor during a general audience on Wednesday.
Pope Francis has kissed the tattoo of an Auschwitz survivor during a general audience on Wednesday.
34th mayoral candidate killed in Mexico
Yet another mayoral candidate in north-central Mexico has been killed, bringing to 34 the number of candidates murdered nationwide ahead of the June 6 elections.
Yet another mayoral candidate in north-central Mexico has been killed, bringing to 34 the number of candidates murdered nationwide ahead of the June 6 elections.
Body of missing man found inside dinosaur statue
A father and son discovered the body after noticing a rank smell emanating from the dinosaur statue.
A father and son discovered the body after noticing a rank smell emanating from the dinosaur statue.
Toddler declared Mensa genius with IQ score near Einstein's
A toddler in England has reportedly become a Mensa genius at aged 3 after scoring 142 in the admission test.
A toddler in England has reportedly become a Mensa genius at aged 3 after scoring 142 in the admission test.
Canadian military officer facing mutiny charge after anti-vaccine speech
The Department of National Defence says a military officer is facing charges after allegedly urging other members of the Canadian Armed Forces not to help with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
The Department of National Defence says a military officer is facing charges after allegedly urging other members of the Canadian Armed Forces not to help with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Blood Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Where and when to watch
Notably, this Blood Moon will be a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
Notably, this Blood Moon will be a combination of May's full Flower Moon – which is classified as a supermoon – and a total lunar eclipse.
Blinken announces plans for US to reopen Jerusalem consulate, restoring Palestinian ties
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the U.S. will reopen its Consulate General in Jerusalem, aiming to restore ties with Palestinians that had been downgraded by the Trump administration.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the U.S. will reopen its Consulate General in Jerusalem, aiming to restore ties with Palestinians that had been downgraded by the Trump administration.
Biden to meet Putin face-to-face for Geneva summit in June
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
President Joe Biden will hold a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 16 in Geneva, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia.
US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
Italy investigates deadly cable car crash as lone child survivor recovers
The lone survivor of Sunday’s deadly cable car crash, a 5-year-old Israeli boy living in Italy, remained hospitalized in Turin on Monday with multiple broken bones. Italian officials said 14 people were killed.
The lone survivor of Sunday’s deadly cable car crash, a 5-year-old Israeli boy living in Italy, remained hospitalized in Turin on Monday with multiple broken bones. Italian officials said 14 people were killed.
India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.