UK warns citizens not to get 'blind drunk' amid ambulance strike
The government advised people not to play contact sports, take unnecessary car trips or get drunk in order to reduce their risk of needing an ambulance.
The government advised people not to play contact sports, take unnecessary car trips or get drunk in order to reduce their risk of needing an ambulance.
German court convicts 97-year-old ex-Nazi camp secretary
The ex-Nazi camp secretary was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders during World War II.
The ex-Nazi camp secretary was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders during World War II.
Iconic Berlin Christmas tree decapitated by climate activists
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
The climate activists used a hydraulic lift and a hand saw to cut 6 feet off the top of the tree and hang up a banner stating: “This is only the tip of the Christmas tree.”
Eight teen girls charged with killing homeless man in Toronto
A group of teenage girls is accused of attacking and killing a homeless man on a Toronto street in what police call a swarming incident.
A group of teenage girls is accused of attacking and killing a homeless man on a Toronto street in what police call a swarming incident.
Mural honoring Holocaust hero unveiled in Manhattan
A building in Manhattan now features a mural honoring a man who stood up to fascism during World War II and is credited with helping save thousands of Jews.
A building in Manhattan now features a mural honoring a man who stood up to fascism during World War II and is credited with helping save thousands of Jews.
Taliban bans women from universities until further notice
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
Despite initially promising a more moderate rule and women's and minority rights, the Taliban have widely implemented their harsh interpretation of Islamic law, or Sharia.
Holocaust survivors share message of hope during Hanukkah
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Holocaust survivors from around the globe are marking the third day of Hanukkah together with a virtual ceremony as Jews worldwide worry about a sharp increase in antisemitism in Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere.
Gunman opens fire on Toronto condo board, killing five in second such shooting in a week
A Toronto-area condo board meeting turned tragic Sunday when a gunman stormed in and killed five people before being fatally shot by police.
A Toronto-area condo board meeting turned tragic Sunday when a gunman stormed in and killed five people before being fatally shot by police.
Bundle up! NASA finds the coldest spot on Earth
NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.
NASA officials say they’ve pinpointed the perfect spot for the perfect winter getaway.
Thai warship sinks in rough seas, leaving 31 sailors missing
Survivors described chaotic scenes as they struggled to survive while the ship went down with not enough life jackets for everyone on board.
Survivors described chaotic scenes as they struggled to survive while the ship went down with not enough life jackets for everyone on board.
Stuck puppy rescued from a window at a high-end London store
Some on-lookers spotted a puppy wedged in-between a sign and a window at the high end fashion shop Miu Miu on London, England's Bond St.
Some on-lookers spotted a puppy wedged in-between a sign and a window at the high end fashion shop Miu Miu on London, England's Bond St.
Iran authorities arrest actress from Oscar-winning movie
Iran’s state media say authorities have arrested one of the country’s most famous actresses on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests.
Iran’s state media say authorities have arrested one of the country’s most famous actresses on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests.
Canadian billionaire offers $35 million for information to catch parents murderer five years later
Jonathon Sherman bumped the reward from an initial $10 million Canadian dollars.
Jonathon Sherman bumped the reward from an initial $10 million Canadian dollars.
Pokémon to replace Ash, Pikachu characters in 2023
The world-famous fictional duo will start to end their journey in January 2023.
The world-famous fictional duo will start to end their journey in January 2023.
Woman dies after London concert crush; 2 others still critical
The 33-year-old woman was one of eight people hospitalized after being caught in the mayhem outside a London concert venue.
The 33-year-old woman was one of eight people hospitalized after being caught in the mayhem outside a London concert venue.
Hippo swallows half of 2-year-old’s body before spitting him out
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Hippos are the deadliest large land mammals on Earth, killing an estimated 500 people every year.
Giant aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open in Berlin hotel
The 82-foot-tall AquaDom aquarium was the biggest cylindrical tank in the world, and held about 1,500 tropical fish before the incident.
The 82-foot-tall AquaDom aquarium was the biggest cylindrical tank in the world, and held about 1,500 tropical fish before the incident.
Ken DeLand: Missing American student in France found alive in Spain, official says
Ken Deland, a 21-year-old St. John Fisher University student, was studying abroad in France when he was last heard from in late November.
Ken Deland, a 21-year-old St. John Fisher University student, was studying abroad in France when he was last heard from in late November.
Crush at London concert venue critically injures 4 people
Police said eight people were taken to hospitals and four were in critical condition after a "large crowd attempted to gain entry without tickets."
Police said eight people were taken to hospitals and four were in critical condition after a "large crowd attempted to gain entry without tickets."
U.N. peacekeeper from Ireland killed in shooting in Lebanon
Unidentified attackers fired at a convoy in southern Lebanon, killing an Irish U.N. peacekeeper and wounding several other people. The area is a traditional stronghold of the militant Hezbollah group.
Unidentified attackers fired at a convoy in southern Lebanon, killing an Irish U.N. peacekeeper and wounding several other people. The area is a traditional stronghold of the militant Hezbollah group.