World marks International Women's Day but abuses, inequality still rampant
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
Abby Choi murder: Hong Kong Police ID skull found in soup pot as that of slain model; new arrest made
A seventh arrest in connection with the gruesome murder and dismemberment of Hong Kong model and influencer Abby Choi has been announced, a day after it was reported that a skull and two legs found inside a home was identified via DNA testing as that of Choi. The killing of Choi has shocked people in the former British colony, as well as people in other parts of the world.
A seventh arrest in connection with the gruesome murder and dismemberment of Hong Kong model and influencer Abby Choi has been announced, a day after it was reported that a skull and two legs found inside a home was identified via DNA testing as that of Choi. The killing of Choi has shocked people in the former British colony, as well as people in other parts of the world.
UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
Japan destroys H3 rocket minutes after launch over 2nd-stage failure
Japan’s new H3 rocket was carrying an Earth observation satellite and an infrared sensor developed to monitor missile activity.
Japan’s new H3 rocket was carrying an Earth observation satellite and an infrared sensor developed to monitor missile activity.
Sister of Kim Jong Un warns North Korea ready to act against US, South
The influential sister of North Korea’s leader warned Tuesday that her country is ready to take “quick, overwhelming action.”
The influential sister of North Korea’s leader warned Tuesday that her country is ready to take “quick, overwhelming action.”
Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen in December 2024, Paris officials say
Notre Dame’s iconic spire, which collapsed in the 2019 fire, will start to reappear above the monument this year in a powerful signal of its revival, officials said.
Notre Dame’s iconic spire, which collapsed in the 2019 fire, will start to reappear above the monument this year in a powerful signal of its revival, officials said.
American Airlines passenger arrested after allegedly urinating on another flyer during New York-India flight
Law enforcement was reportedly waiting for the flight upon arrival in India.
Law enforcement was reportedly waiting for the flight upon arrival in India.
Southwest flight returns to Cuba after smoke fills cabin from bird strikes
The Florida-bound plane left Cuba Sunday morning and returned shortly after takeoff.
The Florida-bound plane left Cuba Sunday morning and returned shortly after takeoff.
Suez Canal traffic not impacted after cargo ship runs aground
The Liberia-flagged MSC Istanbul, heading to Portugal from Malaysia, got stuck in a two-lane part of the Suez Canal.
The Liberia-flagged MSC Istanbul, heading to Portugal from Malaysia, got stuck in a two-lane part of the Suez Canal.
Robots strut their stuff at Paris Fashion Week
Boston Dynamics said its robots accompanied the models during the show.
Boston Dynamics said its robots accompanied the models during the show.
Colombia proposes transferring 70 hippos that live near Pablo Escobar's former ranch to India, Mexico
Environmental experts estimate there are about 130 hippos in Colombia.
Environmental experts estimate there are about 130 hippos in Colombia.
EU countries postpone vote on combustion engine ban amid opposition from lawmakers
The vote initially scheduled for next week will take place at a “later council meeting” on a date yet to be announced.
The vote initially scheduled for next week will take place at a “later council meeting” on a date yet to be announced.
MI5 didn't act quickly enough to stop Manchester Arena bombing, inquiry says
An inquiry has found that Britain’s domestic intelligence agency missed a significant opportunity to prevent the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in northwest England.
An inquiry has found that Britain’s domestic intelligence agency missed a significant opportunity to prevent the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in northwest England.
Flamingos form cliques within their flocks, new study finds
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
"On Wednesdays we wear pink," says a popular flamingo, likely.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
‘I didn’t realize’: Woman mistakenly eats heart-shaped chip that could have won her 100K
Unaware of the contest, Dawn Sagar ate the chip after taking a photo to send to her friends for Valentine’s Day.
Unaware of the contest, Dawn Sagar ate the chip after taking a photo to send to her friends for Valentine’s Day.
Iran rattled over suspected poisoning of hundreds of schoolgirls
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
Officials in Iran's theocracy initially dismissed these incidents, but now describe them as intentional attacks involving some 30 schools identified in local media reports.
Police look for evidence in slain Hong Kong model’s case
Police searched a landfill for evidence related to the grisly killing of a 28-year-old model, whose dismembered body parts were found in a refrigerator and pots.
Police searched a landfill for evidence related to the grisly killing of a 28-year-old model, whose dismembered body parts were found in a refrigerator and pots.
Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark
The remains of a man who had disappeared appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.
The remains of a man who had disappeared appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.
Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is a mythical Mayan elf
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”