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.
Video shows frogs take over backyard pool after floods: ‘I think I’ll swim in the creek’
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
“I think I’ll swim in the creek this morning,” a man said as he filmed his pool being taken over by frogs.
Iranian soccer player sentenced to death after protesting
An Iranian soccer player will be hanged in connection to the murders of a police colonel and two volunteer militia members who were killed during the ongoing protests after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
An Iranian soccer player will be hanged in connection to the murders of a police colonel and two volunteer militia members who were killed during the ongoing protests after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
Controversial auction of 100-plus pristine Indonesian islands delayed
The Widi Reserve near Bali includes more than 100 islands with white sand beaches and hundreds of rare and endangered species.
The Widi Reserve near Bali includes more than 100 islands with white sand beaches and hundreds of rare and endangered species.
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco under strict new anti-smoking laws
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
BTS member Jin begins military duty at front-line South Korean boot camp
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, posted a photo of himself with a military buzzcut and a message saying, “Ha ha ha. It’s cuter than I had expected.”
Jin, the oldest member of K-pop supergroup BTS, posted a photo of himself with a military buzzcut and a message saying, “Ha ha ha. It’s cuter than I had expected.”
3 children die, 1 hospitalized after falling into frozen UK lake
Emergency workers searched through the night and into Monday for two other children who were reportedly with the group, though it is uncertain whether there were additional victims of the tragedy.
Emergency workers searched through the night and into Monday for two other children who were reportedly with the group, though it is uncertain whether there were additional victims of the tragedy.
Kids facing the trauma of war in Ukraine comforted by dog therapy
Some of the children witnessed how Russian soldiers invaded their hometowns and beat their relatives, while others are related to those on the front lines.
Some of the children witnessed how Russian soldiers invaded their hometowns and beat their relatives, while others are related to those on the front lines.
Iran execution: Man publicly hanged from construction crane amid protests
The execution of Majidreza Rahnavard underscores the speed at which Iran now carries out death sentences handed down for those detained in demonstrations.
The execution of Majidreza Rahnavard underscores the speed at which Iran now carries out death sentences handed down for those detained in demonstrations.
Suspect in 1988 Lockerbie plane bombing in U.S. custody, officials say
Pan Am flight 103, traveling from London to New York, exploded over Scotland in 1988, killing all 259 people aboard the plane and another 11 on the ground.
Pan Am flight 103, traveling from London to New York, exploded over Scotland in 1988, killing all 259 people aboard the plane and another 11 on the ground.
China carries out first-ever seaborne hot rocket launch
China’s crewed space program is officially three decades old this year.
China’s crewed space program is officially three decades old this year.
France to make condoms free in pharmacies to anyone under 25
Girls and women 25 and under in France already can get free birth control.
Girls and women 25 and under in France already can get free birth control.
Who is Viktor Bout, Russia's 'Merchant of Death' freed in prisoner swap for Brittney Griner?
The U.S. and Russia agreed to swap WNBA star Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout, an arms dealer who was portrayed in the 2005 film "Lord of War."
The U.S. and Russia agreed to swap WNBA star Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout, an arms dealer who was portrayed in the 2005 film "Lord of War."
Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap
Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
27 people lashed in public in Afghanistan
Twenty-seven people were lashed in public on Thursday in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as punishment for alleged adultery, theft, drug offenses and other crimes, according to a court official.
Twenty-seven people were lashed in public on Thursday in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as punishment for alleged adultery, theft, drug offenses and other crimes, according to a court official.
American Paul Whelan left behind again in Russia-US prisoner swap
President Joe Biden said the White House has 'not forgotten' about Paul Whelan, an American veteran who's been jailed in Russia since December 2018.
President Joe Biden said the White House has 'not forgotten' about Paul Whelan, an American veteran who's been jailed in Russia since December 2018.
Peru's president ousted by Congress amid political turmoil
The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press
The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press
Taliban carry out 1st public execution since Afghan takeover
The Taliban authorities have carried out the first public execution since the former insurgents took over Afghanistan last year.
The Taliban authorities have carried out the first public execution since the former insurgents took over Afghanistan last year.
German police seek help in solving bull sperm heist
Police in western Germany are appealing for help in cracking a potentially very cold case.
Police in western Germany are appealing for help in cracking a potentially very cold case.
Brazil's in-game dances at the FIFA World Cup set off debate
Each time the Brazil squad scored a goal in the 4-to-1 game, they rejoiced with a choreographed routine – a decision that’s being both criticized and commended.
Each time the Brazil squad scored a goal in the 4-to-1 game, they rejoiced with a choreographed routine – a decision that’s being both criticized and commended.