UN calls on Taliban to end public executions, lashings and stonings in Afghanistan
Over the past six months, 274 men, 58 women and two boys were publicly flogged in Afghanistan, according to a report.
Over the past six months, 274 men, 58 women and two boys were publicly flogged in Afghanistan, according to a report.
Coronation of King Charles: Top 5 viral moments
Top moments that stood out on social media included a red feather, a kiss, and, of course, the facial expressions of little Prince Louis.
Top moments that stood out on social media included a red feather, a kiss, and, of course, the facial expressions of little Prince Louis.
22 snakes, 1 chameleon found in check-in baggage by Indian customs officials
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
King Charles III coronation: Scenes from this historic event
King Charles III has been crowned at Westminster Abbey, the final mile of a seven-decade journey from heir to monarch.
King Charles III has been crowned at Westminster Abbey, the final mile of a seven-decade journey from heir to monarch.
U.S. ambassador to Russia meets with imprisoned Paul Whelan in Russia
U.S. officials have said a "serious proposal" to get the imprisoned Novi native out of Russia.
U.S. officials have said a "serious proposal" to get the imprisoned Novi native out of Russia.
Archeologists discover roman jewelry in the drains of ancient Roman bathhouses
The decorated stones – also known as intaglios – likely fell out of bathers’ signet rings and were lost down the drains, archaeologist Frank Giecco told the BBC in late January.
The decorated stones – also known as intaglios – likely fell out of bathers’ signet rings and were lost down the drains, archaeologist Frank Giecco told the BBC in late January.
Detroit man's nonprofit raises money to help children in Liberia
“Talking about it is very hard, to see children go to school and have no means to eat at all," said Anthony Watson, fighting back tears.
“Talking about it is very hard, to see children go to school and have no means to eat at all," said Anthony Watson, fighting back tears.
Marathon runner with alopecia bullied online finds support from Twitter community
Lindsay Walter posted a photo of herself on Twitter to which one user commented, “You look like a sick, ugly man."
Lindsay Walter posted a photo of herself on Twitter to which one user commented, “You look like a sick, ugly man."
Serbia school shooter had list of students to target, police say
Police say a teenager who killed eight fellow students and a school guard drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of people he intended to target.
Police say a teenager who killed eight fellow students and a school guard drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of people he intended to target.
Tunisia coast sees 210 migrant bodies wash ashore in 2 weeks
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Scientists discover 3 new sea worms that glow in the dark
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
The newly-discovered bioluminescent Polycirrus worms were named after creatures from Japanese folklore and an influential marine biologist.
Houston-bound oil tanker seized by Iran navy in Gulf of Oman
The U.S. Navy called Iran’s actions “contrary to international law and disruptive to regional security and stability."
The U.S. Navy called Iran’s actions “contrary to international law and disruptive to regional security and stability."
CBP seizes 6 gallons of Florida-bound ‘coma in a bottle’
Authorities say agents nabbed two shipments of GBL known as "coma in a bottle" that arrived in Philadelphia from France.
Authorities say agents nabbed two shipments of GBL known as "coma in a bottle" that arrived in Philadelphia from France.
Nude landlord does not justify lower rent, German court rules
A German court says a landlord sunbathing naked in the courtyard of his building isn’t a reason for his tenants to reduce their rental payments.
A German court says a landlord sunbathing naked in the courtyard of his building isn’t a reason for his tenants to reduce their rental payments.
Taliban kill Islamic State group leader behind August Kabul airport suicide bombing
The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. service members and about 170 Afghans dead.
The Taliban have killed the senior Islamic State group leader behind the August 2021 suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. service members and about 170 Afghans dead.
US woman arrested in Australia after golden gun found in luggage
The woman, 28, could face up to 10 years in prison after Sydney airport staff found the 24-carat gold-plated gun in her bag.
The woman, 28, could face up to 10 years in prison after Sydney airport staff found the 24-carat gold-plated gun in her bag.
US Ambassador asks Russian minister to see "suffering" in Paul Whelan's sister
Paul Whelan is serving a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted for espionage. His family says the charges are baseless.
Paul Whelan is serving a 16-year prison sentence after being convicted for espionage. His family says the charges are baseless.
Princess Cruises' biggest ship ever to make debut in 2024 with Caribbean sailings: 'Most elevated experience'
Princess Cruises’ 1,133-foot Sun Princess ship will first sail from Fort Lauderdale to Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations.
Princess Cruises’ 1,133-foot Sun Princess ship will first sail from Fort Lauderdale to Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations.
WW II ship that sank with over 1K Allied POWs found in 'extraordinary' discovery
The wreckage was found at a depth of over 13,000 feet — deeper than the Titanic.
The wreckage was found at a depth of over 13,000 feet — deeper than the Titanic.
Cargo containing gold worth nearly $15M stolen from Toronto airport
Authorities said the "high value" container was taken was stolen from Toronto’s Pearson International airport after being unloaded from a plane.
Authorities said the "high value" container was taken was stolen from Toronto’s Pearson International airport after being unloaded from a plane.