US condemns China’s actions after Philippine ship rammed in South China Sea
The U.S. condemned China after a Chinese coast guard ship used a water cannon and rammed a Philippine government vessel near Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea
Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer, killed in prison attack
Former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was killed in a prison attack this weekend in northern England.
Cigarette-smuggling balloons disrupt flights, shut down Lithuania airport
Lithuanian authorities temporarily shut down Vilnius Airport late Saturday after up to 25 small hot-air balloons—some carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus—entered the country’s airspace.
Mount Everest trekkers rescued after blizzard slams Tibet days after deadly flooding in Nepal
A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season.
World's tallest bridge cuts 2-hour mountain trip to just 2 minutes
The bridge is reportedly 2,050 feet above the river. It stretches nearly 10,000 feet long, with a main span of about 5,000 feet.
Dozens of students presumed buried under rubble of school in Indonesia
Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors.
Canada, UK, Australia formally recognize Palestinian statehood
The announcements of recognizing Palestinian statehood have angered Israel and the United States, who argue it emboldens extremists.
World stone-skimming championship rocked by cheating scandal
A handful of people vying to be the next world champion of stone-skimming were disqualified from the annual contest in Scotland after a cheating scandal.
US says Colombia failing to meet drug war obligations amid record cocaine output
The Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time since 1997, citing soaring cocaine production and worsening relations with President Gustavo Petro’s government.
Explosion in Madrid leaves 1 dead, 25 hurt; cause under investigation
A suspected gas leak explosion ripped through a three-story building in Madrid on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 25 others.
Zookeeper in Thailand dies after being attacked by lions in front of visitors
The zookeeper had exited his vehicle before he was attacked from behind.
Australia woman jailed for life over deadly poisoning of in-laws
Erin Patterson, 50, has been sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
China’s military parade shows off new missiles, drones
China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.
Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why
Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures thousands as survivors dig through rubble
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.
Africa is much bigger than most maps show, and a new campaign wants that fixed
A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a modern map that shows Africa’s true size.
Former Russian Miss Universe contestant, 30, dies after elk smashes through windshield
A model and former Miss Universe contestant from Russia died last week from injuries she suffered after an elk crashed through the windshield of her Porsche, according to a report.
Gal Gadot joins hostage families in Israel amid nationwide movement to end Gaza war
The Hollywood actress showed solidarity with families demanding Israel to prioritize hostage negotiations amid an expanded military campaign in Gaza.