The woman behind this Irish whiskey embraces being a 'caretaker of precious things'

Alex Thomas, a master blender from Ireland's northern coast, created The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey. She is one of only a few female master blenders in the industry.

US to begin indirect talks with Iran on returning to nuclear deal

The United States and Iran will talk with other world powers about returning to the Obama-era agreement that limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of crippling economic sanctions.

Notre Dame: '15 or 20 years' needed for restoration after fire, rector says

The rector of Notre Dame said Friday that the burned-out Paris cathedral and its esplanade could remain a building site for another “15 or 20 years.”

Some Holy Land sites reopen as Christians mark Good Friday

Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.

Truck knocks train off tracks in Taiwan, killing at least 48

A train partially derailed in eastern Taiwan on Friday, April 2 after being hit by an unmanned vehicle that had rolled down a hill, killing 48 people.

WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'

European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.

Record number of twin births seen around the world

Forget a pandemic baby boom, a new study finds that the world is actually in the midst of a 'twin boom,' as more families than ever before are welcoming a double bundle of joy.

France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.

Japan's cherry blossoms bloom early, climate change likely cause, scientists say

Japan’s famous cherry blossoms have reached their flowery peak in many places earlier this year than at any time since formal records started being kept nearly 70 years ago, with experts saying climate change is the likely cause.

Olympic athletes who raise fists, kneel during national anthem won't face punishment in US trials

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.

Winter is coming to Broadway: ‘Game of Thrones’ stage play reportedly set to debut in 2023

A “Game of Thrones” stage play is reportedly in the works for Broadway, London’s West End and Australia and is expected to debut in 2023, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Louvre digitizes over 480,000 pieces of art, makes them free to view online

The Louvre announced it has digitized more than 480,000 pieces of art, allowing anyone with a smartphone or a computer to enjoy the museum’s collections without booking a ticket to Paris.

Suez Canal Debacle: Cargo ship is free but effects on trade will linger

The contents of the Ever Given and millions of more containers on the 350-plus other vessels stuck waiting to enter the canal must find their ways to their final destinations.

Soccer player scores with dramatic scorpion kick

Danish soccer player Thomas Delaney pulled off a spectacular scorpion kick finish during training with his national team.

Probe into Suez Canal blockage begins in what could cost billions in lost trade

Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.

World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness

More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.