UK briefly considered extermination of all pet cats during early stage of COVID-19 pandemic
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
While the U.K. did not go through with this potential plan, other countries such as Hong Kong ended up euthanizing thousands of hamsters and in Denmark millions of minks were culled.
Notre Dame Cathedral set to reopen in December 2024, Paris officials say
Notre Dame’s iconic spire, which collapsed in the 2019 fire, will start to reappear above the monument this year in a powerful signal of its revival, officials said.
Notre Dame’s iconic spire, which collapsed in the 2019 fire, will start to reappear above the monument this year in a powerful signal of its revival, officials said.
American Airlines passenger arrested after allegedly urinating on another flyer during New York-India flight
Law enforcement was reportedly waiting for the flight upon arrival in India.
Law enforcement was reportedly waiting for the flight upon arrival in India.
Southwest flight returns to Cuba after smoke fills cabin from bird strikes
The Florida-bound plane left Cuba Sunday morning and returned shortly after takeoff.
The Florida-bound plane left Cuba Sunday morning and returned shortly after takeoff.
Robots strut their stuff at Paris Fashion Week
Boston Dynamics said its robots accompanied the models during the show.
Boston Dynamics said its robots accompanied the models during the show.
Tampa woman travels to devastated region of Turkey help with earthquake recovery efforts
A Tampa woman is traveling to Turkey Wednesday, as part of a humanitarian mission to help the devastated area recover from a series of catastrophic earthquakes.
A Tampa woman is traveling to Turkey Wednesday, as part of a humanitarian mission to help the devastated area recover from a series of catastrophic earthquakes.
‘I didn’t realize’: Woman mistakenly eats heart-shaped chip that could have won her 100K
Unaware of the contest, Dawn Sagar ate the chip after taking a photo to send to her friends for Valentine’s Day.
Unaware of the contest, Dawn Sagar ate the chip after taking a photo to send to her friends for Valentine’s Day.
Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark
The remains of a man who had disappeared appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.
The remains of a man who had disappeared appear to have been found inside a shark that was captured by local fishermen.
Mexican president posts photo of what he claims is a mythical Mayan elf
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wrote the photo “was taken three days ago by an engineer, it appears to be an aluxe," adding “everything is mystical.”
Russell Crowe, girlfriend refused service at Australian restaurant for not meeting dress code
Melbourne's Mr. Miyagi Japanese eatery said they 'treat everyone the same' after admitting they wouldn't serve 'Gladiator' actor Russell Crowe.
Melbourne's Mr. Miyagi Japanese eatery said they 'treat everyone the same' after admitting they wouldn't serve 'Gladiator' actor Russell Crowe.
Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Prolonged low tides in Venice see smaller canals dry up
Some of Venice's secondary canals have practically dried up due a prolonged spell of low tides linked to a lingering high-pressure weather system.
Some of Venice's secondary canals have practically dried up due a prolonged spell of low tides linked to a lingering high-pressure weather system.
The Caribbean's most expensive home just went on the market for $200M – see inside
The Terraces estate is located on the small private island of Mustique, where Princess Margaret once built a villa and serves as a private hideaway for the rich and famous.
The Terraces estate is located on the small private island of Mustique, where Princess Margaret once built a villa and serves as a private hideaway for the rich and famous.
Heinz wants to catch up with man who survived a month at sea with nothing but ketchup, seasonings
Heinz wants to buy a boat for the man who was rescued last month at sea, where he claimed to have survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean.
Heinz wants to buy a boat for the man who was rescued last month at sea, where he claimed to have survived 24 days adrift in the Caribbean.
Ed Sheeran plays for sick patients at children's hospital in Australia
British pop star Ed Sheeran treated young patients to a concert when he visited a children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia while he was on tour. .
British pop star Ed Sheeran treated young patients to a concert when he visited a children's hospital in Brisbane, Australia while he was on tour. .
Dog vs shark: Standoff thrills tourists on Bahamas boat tour
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
Tourists in the Bahamas witnessed a rare standoff between a dog and a shark this week.
4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds
The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.
The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.
Irish rooster with a violent past kills man with attack to the back of his leg, court says
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Victim suffered from a puncture wound on his lower leg, caused by a rooster relocated to his place of residence after attacking a child.
Newborn baby rescued from rubble in Syria after earthquake adopted by aunt
A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family’s earthquake-shattered home has left the hospital and gone to her new home.
A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family’s earthquake-shattered home has left the hospital and gone to her new home.
3 dead, more than 200 hurt as new quake hits Turkey, Syria
Monday's earthquake was centered in the town of Defne, in Turkey's Hatay province, one the worst-hit regions in the magnitude-7.8 quake that hit on Feb. 6. A number of buildings collapsed in the new quake, trapping people inside.
Monday's earthquake was centered in the town of Defne, in Turkey's Hatay province, one the worst-hit regions in the magnitude-7.8 quake that hit on Feb. 6. A number of buildings collapsed in the new quake, trapping people inside.