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.
Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person, dies at 119 in Japan
Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.
Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.
3 Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps as worldwide numbers dwindle to 400
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
Ed Sheeran releases music video filmed in Ukraine days before Russian invasion
The singer-songwriter will also donate proceeds to the country.
The singer-songwriter will also donate proceeds to the country.
Japanese tour boat missing in frigid waters with 26 on board; 10 found dead
The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking.
The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking.
Brisk walking may slow biological aging, study suggests
Scientists in England said they have found a link between brisk walking and fewer biological markers that may indicate older age in people.
Scientists in England said they have found a link between brisk walking and fewer biological markers that may indicate older age in people.
Madeleine McCann: Portuguese prosecutors identify suspect in probe of missing girl
Portuguese prosecutors said Thursday a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished from her bed during a family vacation to the country nearly 15 years ago.
Portuguese prosecutors said Thursday a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished from her bed during a family vacation to the country nearly 15 years ago.
UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Queen Elizabeth II Barbie doll unveiled in honor of Platinum Jubilee, 96th birthday
Mattel unveiled the Queen Elizabeth II Barbie doll, which appeared to have quickly sold out online, in honor of her 70 years on the throne.
Mattel unveiled the Queen Elizabeth II Barbie doll, which appeared to have quickly sold out online, in honor of her 70 years on the throne.
Biden announces $800M in new military aid to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion
The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.
The new military assistance includes heavy artillery, ammunition and drones for Ukraine. Biden also said all Russian-affiliated ships would be barred from U.S. ports.
Ukraine zoo workers who stayed behind to care for animals found shot to death
Two EcoPark zoo workers in Ukraine who stayed behind to help care for animals at the facility — despite Russian shelling — were found dead, officials said.
Two EcoPark zoo workers in Ukraine who stayed behind to help care for animals at the facility — despite Russian shelling — were found dead, officials said.
Ukraine war refugees: UN says over 5M have fled as Russian assault intensifies
The U.N. refugee agency says more than 5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country on Feb. 24.
The U.N. refugee agency says more than 5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country on Feb. 24.
Russia steps up scattered strikes on Kyiv, western Ukraine
Russian forces resumed scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians that the whole country remains under threat.
Russian forces resumed scattered attacks on Kyiv, western Ukraine and beyond Saturday in an explosive reminder to Ukrainians that the whole country remains under threat.
Prince Harry and Meghan make 1st public appearance in Europe after moving to US
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have made their first public appearance in Europe since they gave up formal royal roles and moved to the U.S. more than two years ago.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have made their first public appearance in Europe since they gave up formal royal roles and moved to the U.S. more than two years ago.
Ukraine police: Over 900 civilian bodies found near Kyiv after Russian withdrawal
The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal — most of them fatally shot, an indication that many people were "simply executed.”
The bodies of more than 900 civilians have been discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal — most of them fatally shot, an indication that many people were "simply executed.”
Notre Dame Cathedral: Restoration continues on 3rd anniversary of fire
Notre Dame Cathedral was ravaged by a massive fire on April 15, 2019, and restoration of the famous landmark continues three years later.
Notre Dame Cathedral was ravaged by a massive fire on April 15, 2019, and restoration of the famous landmark continues three years later.
Sarcophagus made of lead, tombs, lost cathedral structures found under Notre Dame
Work to restore and rebuild the Notre-Dame cathedral continues after it was nearly destroyed by a fire in 2019. As that work moves forward, archeologists have also been working to discover and preserve what's been hidden by the structure's history.
Work to restore and rebuild the Notre-Dame cathedral continues after it was nearly destroyed by a fire in 2019. As that work moves forward, archeologists have also been working to discover and preserve what's been hidden by the structure's history.
Russian military's damaged Black Sea flagship 'Moskva' sinks; Ukraine takes credit
The flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, a guided-missile cruiser that became a potent target of Ukrainian defiance in the opening days of the war, sank Thursday after it was heavily damaged in the latest setback for Moscow's invasion.
The flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, a guided-missile cruiser that became a potent target of Ukrainian defiance in the opening days of the war, sank Thursday after it was heavily damaged in the latest setback for Moscow's invasion.