World's best cheese of 2022 revealed: 'Smooth in your mouth, melting on your tongue'
Over 4,000 entries of cheese were submitted to the World Cheese Awards 2022 in the United Kingdom, but only one earned the top prize.
Over 4,000 entries of cheese were submitted to the World Cheese Awards 2022 in the United Kingdom, but only one earned the top prize.
The Amazon's largest fish makes a comeback
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Even in the most biodiverse rainforest of the world, the pirarucu stands out: It can weigh up to 440 pounds, by far the largest of 2,300 known fish species in the Amazon.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
Barrage of Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities, most of Kyiv without water
The Russian attacks on Monday morning knocked out water and power supplies in apparent retaliation for what Moscow alleged was a Ukrainian attack on its Black Sea Fleet over the weekend.
The Russian attacks on Monday morning knocked out water and power supplies in apparent retaliation for what Moscow alleged was a Ukrainian attack on its Black Sea Fleet over the weekend.
Two US college students among more than 150 killed in Halloween stampede in South Korea
The two U.S. college students, both aged 20, were in South Korea studying abroad.
The two U.S. college students, both aged 20, were in South Korea studying abroad.
Suspension bridge collapse in India kills at least 133, officials say
The suspension bridge had reopened four days earlier after six months of repairs. Officials said it was overloaded with tourists drawn to the attraction during the Hindu festival season.
The suspension bridge had reopened four days earlier after six months of repairs. Officials said it was overloaded with tourists drawn to the attraction during the Hindu festival season.
Brazil elects Lula president again, defeating far-right Bolsonaro
His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.
His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.
Hannah Pick-Goslar, Holocaust survivor and best friend to Anne Frank, dies at 93
Hannah Pick-Goslar felt obligated to tell her story and to share her cherished friendship with Anne because she “survived, and Anne didn’t.”
Hannah Pick-Goslar felt obligated to tell her story and to share her cherished friendship with Anne because she “survived, and Anne didn’t.”
Dog caught running off with human head in Mexico
A law enforcement official who was not authorized to be quoted by name said the head and other body parts had been left in an ATM booth in the town of Monte Escobedo late Wednesday.
A law enforcement official who was not authorized to be quoted by name said the head and other body parts had been left in an ATM booth in the town of Monte Escobedo late Wednesday.
Abandoned castles by the sea: A look at the most lavish ghost town on Earth
Some eight years after construction began, the half-castles of Burj Al Babas sit eerily empty, abandoned in what could be the most opulent ghost town on Earth.
Some eight years after construction began, the half-castles of Burj Al Babas sit eerily empty, abandoned in what could be the most opulent ghost town on Earth.
Missing Indonesian grandmother eaten alive by 22-foot python
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
'World's dirtiest man' dead at 94 'not long after' taking bath for first time in decades
He was the subject of 2013 documentary called 'The Strange Life of Amou Haji'
He was the subject of 2013 documentary called 'The Strange Life of Amou Haji'
Russian court rejects Brittney Griner's appeal against 9-year sentence
The Moscow region court also ruled that Brittney Griner’s sentence will be recalculated to around eight years in prison, after taking her time in pre-trial detention into account.
The Moscow region court also ruled that Brittney Griner’s sentence will be recalculated to around eight years in prison, after taking her time in pre-trial detention into account.
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister after meeting with King Charles III
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
Garland accuses Chinese nationals of attempting to obstruct US probe into company
The two men, Guochun He and Zheng Wang, are accused of trying to direct a person with the U.S. government whom they believed was a cooperator to provide confidential information about the Justice Department's investigation.
The two men, Guochun He and Zheng Wang, are accused of trying to direct a person with the U.S. government whom they believed was a cooperator to provide confidential information about the Justice Department's investigation.
Rishi Sunak to become UK's next prime minister
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after policies triggered economic turmoil
Liz Truss, who said she will remain in office until a replacement is chosen, has been prime minister for just 45 days.
Liz Truss, who said she will remain in office until a replacement is chosen, has been prime minister for just 45 days.
Brittney Griner spends 32nd birthday in Russian prison
Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing is scheduled for Oct. 25. While it’s unlikely the appeal will overturn her conviction, her lawyers hope it could lessen the sentence.
Brittney Griner’s appeal hearing is scheduled for Oct. 25. While it’s unlikely the appeal will overturn her conviction, her lawyers hope it could lessen the sentence.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid triggered a tsunami with mile-high waves, new study says
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
UK woman flies 7,000 miles to Hawaii to scatter pet hamster’s ashes
Lisa Murray-Lang said her pet hamster, Spud, loved “traveling” during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Lisa Murray-Lang said her pet hamster, Spud, loved “traveling” during the COVID-19 lockdown.