Russia's air force accidentally bombs own city of Belgorod near Ukraine border
Russia’s military has acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in a Russian city about 25 miles east of the Russia-Ukraine border.
Russia’s military has acknowledged that a bomb accidentally dropped by one of its warplanes caused a powerful blast in a Russian city about 25 miles east of the Russia-Ukraine border.
Children's cat-killing contest in New Zealand scrapped after backlash
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Organizers behind an annual hunting competition had announced a new category for kids under 14 to kill feral cats as part of an effort to protect native species, according to reports.
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr holiday amid joy and tragedy
After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. The day has ushered in a day of prayers and joy for many around the world.
After the Ramadan month of fasting, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr with feasts and family visits. The day has ushered in a day of prayers and joy for many around the world.
Watch: Rare hybrid solar eclipse wows onlookers in Australia
The lucky few people in its path either saw the darkness of a total eclipse or a “ring of fire" as the sun peeked from behind the new moon.
The lucky few people in its path either saw the darkness of a total eclipse or a “ring of fire" as the sun peeked from behind the new moon.
ASTRO’s Moonbin found dead at 25: Reports
Moonbin was part of the popular K-pop group ASTRO which debuted in 2016.
Moonbin was part of the popular K-pop group ASTRO which debuted in 2016.
8-year-old's lucky message in a bottle found 10 years later at Australian beach
It only took 10 years, but a little girl's message in a bottle she threw into the ocean in Australia has been found.
It only took 10 years, but a little girl's message in a bottle she threw into the ocean in Australia has been found.
8-year-old's lucky message in a bottle found 10 years later at Australian beach
Rosalind Evans, a beachcomber with Warrnambool's Beach Patrol 3280, was excited after she found the intact yet battered plastic bottle with a written message in it at Fitzroy River estuary during a March 25th cleanup.
Rosalind Evans, a beachcomber with Warrnambool's Beach Patrol 3280, was excited after she found the intact yet battered plastic bottle with a written message in it at Fitzroy River estuary during a March 25th cleanup.
Panda on loan from China dies suddenly at Thailand zoo
Lin Hui, a 21-year-old giant panda on long-term loan from China, died suddenly in a zoo in Thailand.
Lin Hui, a 21-year-old giant panda on long-term loan from China, died suddenly in a zoo in Thailand.
India's population will be world's largest by mid-2023, UN says
India will have an estimated 1.4286 billion people against China's 1.4257 billion by the middle of the year. Combined, both countries make up more than a third of the world’s 8 billion people.
India will have an estimated 1.4286 billion people against China's 1.4257 billion by the middle of the year. Combined, both countries make up more than a third of the world’s 8 billion people.
Dogs of Chernobyl: First-ever deep dive into their genetics, behaviors
Researchers were able to observe the DNA of over 300 dogs living in and around the Chernobyl power plant site.
Researchers were able to observe the DNA of over 300 dogs living in and around the Chernobyl power plant site.
Genetics, behavior of Chernobyl dogs observed in first-ever study
The dogs of Chernobyl have been living in and around the power plant for decades and researchers are now getting a first-ever close look in their behaviors and genetics to explain how they continue to live in such a hostile environment.
The dogs of Chernobyl have been living in and around the power plant for decades and researchers are now getting a first-ever close look in their behaviors and genetics to explain how they continue to live in such a hostile environment.
Bear spared from execution despite fatal mauling of Italian woman
A brown bear in Italy that had attacked and killed a woman while she was running in the mountains has been granted a reprieve from being put down.
A brown bear in Italy that had attacked and killed a woman while she was running in the mountains has been granted a reprieve from being put down.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich held by Russia on spying charges denied release
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in public on Tuesday for the first time in weeks. He's the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying charges.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in public on Tuesday for the first time in weeks. He's the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying charges.
Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in 40% of supermarket meat products, study says
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
Thousands take part in Holocaust remembrance march at Auschwitz
The yearly remembrance march falls this year on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the start of the uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto.
The yearly remembrance march falls this year on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the start of the uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto.
BTS’ J-Hope becomes 2nd member of K-pop band to join South Korean army
J-Hope entered a South Korean boot camp Tuesday to start his 18-month compulsory military service. Jin, the oldest BTS member at 30, entered the army in December.
J-Hope entered a South Korean boot camp Tuesday to start his 18-month compulsory military service. Jin, the oldest BTS member at 30, entered the army in December.
Secret Chinese police outpost revealed in NY; 2 men arrested
Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.
Justice Department officials say two men have been arrested on charges that they helped establish a secret police outpost in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government.
Japan, US agree to go forward with partnership in developing geothermal energy
The memorandum of cooperation was signed Saturday on the sidelines of a meeting of the Group of Seven energy and environment ministers in the northern city of Hokkaido.
The memorandum of cooperation was signed Saturday on the sidelines of a meeting of the Group of Seven energy and environment ministers in the northern city of Hokkaido.
More than 100 arrested as animal activists protest Grand National horse race
Several activists climbed the high fences around the racecourse and got onto the track before the race started. Some tried to handcuff themselves to the obstacles.
Several activists climbed the high fences around the racecourse and got onto the track before the race started. Some tried to handcuff themselves to the obstacles.
Animal activists arrested at Grand National protest
Police said they made 118 arrests as animal-rights activists protested the Grand National Festival, a world-famous horse racing event, at Aintree racecourse on Saturday, April 15 in Liverpool, England. (Credit: Animal Rising via Storyful)
Police said they made 118 arrests as animal-rights activists protested the Grand National Festival, a world-famous horse racing event, at Aintree racecourse on Saturday, April 15 in Liverpool, England. (Credit: Animal Rising via Storyful)