Egg-sized white diamond sold for over $21 million, plus fees
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
Christie’s says “The Rock,” an egg-sized white diamond billed as the largest of its kind to go up for auction, has sold for more than 21.6 million Swiss francs ($21.75 million), including fees — though at the low end of the expected range.
Why a Finland, Sweden NATO membership would be a big deal
Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.
Finnish leaders announced Thursday their belief that Finland should join NATO because of Russia's war in Ukraine. Sweden could soon follow suit.
Flight grounded in Israel after passengers receive photos of crashed planes before takeoff
The incident happened at Ben Gurion Airport outside of Tel Aviv.
The incident happened at Ben Gurion Airport outside of Tel Aviv.
COVID-19 lockdowns in China cause global shortage of ‘contrast material’ used for medical imaging
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Haitian gang leader charged in kidnapping of 16 US missionaries
Federal prosecutors in the U.S. have charged the leader of a notoriously violent Haitian gang with conspiracy to commit hostage taking for his alleged role in the kidnapping of 16 Americans last year.
Federal prosecutors in the U.S. have charged the leader of a notoriously violent Haitian gang with conspiracy to commit hostage taking for his alleged role in the kidnapping of 16 Americans last year.
Colombia cartel shuts down dozens of towns after leader extradited to US
The retaliation closed businesses, shut schools, suspended intercity bus service, and a professional soccer match couldn’t be played.
The retaliation closed businesses, shut schools, suspended intercity bus service, and a professional soccer match couldn’t be played.
Sandals Bahamas deaths: 3 Americans found dead at resort are identified
3 Americans were found dead on Great Exuma island on Friday
3 Americans were found dead on Great Exuma island on Friday
U2’s Bono, The Edge do surprise concert for Ukrainian troops in Kyiv
The bandmates played in metro station converted into a bomb shelter.
The bandmates played in metro station converted into a bomb shelter.
Hotel Saratoga explosion devastates icon of Cuban capital; at least 18 dead
A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak has blown away outer walls from a five-star hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens.
A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak has blown away outer walls from a five-star hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill available on Airbnb for $1
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
Madeleine McCann: Search for missing girl continues 15 years later
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
100-year-old man breaks world record for longest career at same company
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
1st solar eclipse of 2022 appears in southern skies
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
US Army brings birthday cake to Italian woman, 77 years after soldiers ate hers
More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.
More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.
Scores of skulls believed to be part of recent crime scene are actually thousands of years old
Researchers said the skulls date back to the Early Postclassic era (900-1000 A.D.).
Researchers said the skulls date back to the Early Postclassic era (900-1000 A.D.).
Brother of Paul Whelan imprisoned in Russia, fears parents won't live to see him released
"I think they are not going to concede, so that’s really two options that are off the table for Paul," David said. "If there are concessions at the US government can make to get Paul’s release - they seem fewer than they were before."
"I think they are not going to concede, so that’s really two options that are off the table for Paul," David said. "If there are concessions at the US government can make to get Paul’s release - they seem fewer than they were before."
World's oldest person confirmed as French nun, 118, who loves chocolate and wine
Sister André, born Lucile Randon, has lived through two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and even survived a COVID-19 infection last year.
Sister André, born Lucile Randon, has lived through two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and even survived a COVID-19 infection last year.
Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.