A proposed $5 billion man-made ‘moon’ could be Dubai’s next big thing
An entrepreneur wants to build a 900-foot replica of the moon in Dubai. The city-state is already home to the world’s tallest building and other architectural wonders.
An entrepreneur wants to build a 900-foot replica of the moon in Dubai. The city-state is already home to the world’s tallest building and other architectural wonders.
G-7 summit: Biden, Japan's Kishida vow to 'stand strong' against global threats
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies plan to devote much of the first day of the Group of Seven summit to finding new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies plan to devote much of the first day of the Group of Seven summit to finding new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
Harrison Ford honored, 'Indiana Jones 5' premieres at Cannes
Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford swung into Cannes Thursday for the world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in one of the most anticipated events of the French Riviera festival.
Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford swung into Cannes Thursday for the world premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" in one of the most anticipated events of the French Riviera festival.
‘Exceptionally rare’ Rembrandt portraits rediscovered after 200 years in hiding
The portraits have remained in a private collection for nearly two centuries, “completely unknown to scholars.”
The portraits have remained in a private collection for nearly two centuries, “completely unknown to scholars.”
Chicken loose on Mexico City subway tracks halts service
Service was temporarily halted on a line of Mexico City's subway system after a chicken got loose on the tracks.
Service was temporarily halted on a line of Mexico City's subway system after a chicken got loose on the tracks.
Titanic: New 3D scans 'rewrite everything we know' about ill-fated voyage
Scientists have created a "digital twin" of the Titanic's wreckage, showing stunning details never seen before.
Scientists have created a "digital twin" of the Titanic's wreckage, showing stunning details never seen before.
New full-scale Titanic images
Research scientists have mapped the Titanic in its entirety as part of the largest underwater 3D capture project ever.
Research scientists have mapped the Titanic in its entirety as part of the largest underwater 3D capture project ever.
Nearly 2,000-year-old marble artifacts discovered on Israeli seabed
The location of the artifacts was reported a few weeks earlier by an experienced sea swimmer.
The location of the artifacts was reported a few weeks earlier by an experienced sea swimmer.
German court sentences 5 to prison for $129 million jewelry heist
The crime was considered one of Germany's most spectacular jewelry heists in recent history.
The crime was considered one of Germany's most spectacular jewelry heists in recent history.
Slovak authorities investigate zookeeper's death in animal enclosure
Authorities in Slovakia launched an investigation after a zookeeper was found dead in an animal enclosure, officials said Tuesday.
Authorities in Slovakia launched an investigation after a zookeeper was found dead in an animal enclosure, officials said Tuesday.
Watch: Platypuses return to Australian national park after being locally extinct for 50 years
So far, five females have been reintroduced to Sydney’s Royal national Park and another four males will follow in the coming weeks.
So far, five females have been reintroduced to Sydney’s Royal national Park and another four males will follow in the coming weeks.
Platypuses return to Australian national park
Platypuses were locally extinct in New South Wales, Australia, for decades and after years of rehabilitation, they have been slowly reintroduced to the wild. (Credit: Taronga Conservation Society Australia /UNSW [University of NSW])
Platypuses were locally extinct in New South Wales, Australia, for decades and after years of rehabilitation, they have been slowly reintroduced to the wild. (Credit: Taronga Conservation Society Australia /UNSW [University of NSW])
The latest in Prince Harry, Meghan car chase
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" involving paparazzi photographers, the couple's spokesperson claims. The alleged car chase took place Tuesday evening after Harry and Markle attended the Women of Vision awards in New York ? where the Duchess of Sussex was given the 2023 Women of Vision award by Gloria Steinem. "Last night, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Ms. Ragland were involved in a near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi," the spokesperson said in a statement.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase" involving paparazzi photographers, the couple's spokesperson claims. The alleged car chase took place Tuesday evening after Harry and Markle attended the Women of Vision awards in New York ? where the Duchess of Sussex was given the 2023 Women of Vision award by Gloria Steinem. "Last night, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Ms. Ragland were involved in a near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi," the spokesperson said in a statement.
CDC warns mpox resurgence possible amid rise in cases
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it's investigating a surge in mpox cases around the country, including Chicago.
Skeletons discovered in Pompeii show deaths by earthquake, not just Vesuvius' eruption
The two skeletons, believed to be men, were found beneath a wall that collapsed before the area was covered in volcanic material.
The two skeletons, believed to be men, were found beneath a wall that collapsed before the area was covered in volcanic material.
Harry, Meghan chased by paparazzi in NY
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and her mother were involved in a "near catastrophic" paparazzi chase after a charity event in New York, a family spokesperson said.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and her mother were involved in a "near catastrophic" paparazzi chase after a charity event in New York, a family spokesperson said.
Climate danger: UN forecasts 2 in 3 chance of briefly hitting key heat limit soon
The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.
The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.
Russia launches 'exceptional' air attack on Kyiv as Europe, China seek to use influence
The attack came as European leaders sought new ways to punish Russia for the war and a Chinese ambassador sought traction for Beijing’s peace proposal.
The attack came as European leaders sought new ways to punish Russia for the war and a Chinese ambassador sought traction for Beijing’s peace proposal.
At least 6 killed after fire rips through New Zealand hostel
A fire ripped through a hostel in New Zealand’s capital overnight, killing at least six people and forcing others to flee the four-story building in their pajamas in what a fire chief on Tuesday called his “worst nightmare.”
A fire ripped through a hostel in New Zealand’s capital overnight, killing at least six people and forcing others to flee the four-story building in their pajamas in what a fire chief on Tuesday called his “worst nightmare.”
Pair charged with playing Hitler speech on train's intercom in Austria
Two people were charged in Austria for allegedly playing speeches by Adolf Hitler via the loudspeaker system of a train running from Bregenz to Vienna, Austrian news agency APA reported Monday.
Two people were charged in Austria for allegedly playing speeches by Adolf Hitler via the loudspeaker system of a train running from Bregenz to Vienna, Austrian news agency APA reported Monday.