Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage,' WHO panel says
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
Biden: G-7 countries to ban Russian gold imports
A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Stampede kills at least 20 at Moroccan-Spanish enclave border fence
Moroccan authorities said the individuals died as a result of a “stampede” of people who attempted Friday to climb the iron fence.
Moroccan authorities said the individuals died as a result of a “stampede” of people who attempted Friday to climb the iron fence.
European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership
Meeting at a summit in Brussels, leaders of the EU’s 27 nations mustered the required unanimous approval to grant Ukraine candidate status. That sets in motion a process that could take years or even decades.
Meeting at a summit in Brussels, leaders of the EU’s 27 nations mustered the required unanimous approval to grant Ukraine candidate status. That sets in motion a process that could take years or even decades.
Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue
U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.
U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.
Afghans bury dead, dig for survivors after earthquake kills 1,000
The earthquake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in 20 years, and officials said the death toll could rise. At least 1,500 people were also injured.
The earthquake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in 20 years, and officials said the death toll could rise. At least 1,500 people were also injured.
OMG! Airbnb offering $10M to 'create the craziest' properties on earth
Airbnb is giving out $10 million to create the craziest bookable properties around the world.
Airbnb is giving out $10 million to create the craziest bookable properties around the world.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades
At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.
At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.
Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'
The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."
The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."
'X-Factor' contestant Tom Mann's fiancée Dani Hampson dies on their wedding weekend
Danielle Hampson, the fiancée to "The X-Factor" contestant Tom Mann, died on what was supposed to be their wedding weekend. She was 34.
Danielle Hampson, the fiancée to "The X-Factor" contestant Tom Mann, died on what was supposed to be their wedding weekend. She was 34.
Non-invasive eye exams could help predict heart attacks, study suggests
Researchers said if patients get routine eye exams and compare them against the model used in this study, physicians could predict if someone will have a heart attack as soon as five years before it happens.
Researchers said if patients get routine eye exams and compare them against the model used in this study, physicians could predict if someone will have a heart attack as soon as five years before it happens.
Monkey in bulletproof vest found among the dead after shootout with Mexican police
A photo circulating on social media from the shooting shows a monkey wearing what appears to be a bulletproof vest, a camouflage jacket and a diaper.
A photo circulating on social media from the shooting shows a monkey wearing what appears to be a bulletproof vest, a camouflage jacket and a diaper.
Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsizes after being towed from Hong Kong port
Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant has capsized in the South China Sea less than a week after it was towed away from the city, its parent company said Monday.
Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant has capsized in the South China Sea less than a week after it was towed away from the city, its parent company said Monday.
BTS hiatus sparks debate on activism, South Korean military exemptions
Some of BTS’ older members may soon need to enlist in South Korea's army, unless a legal exemption is given — which has sparked debate in the country about whether such an exemption is appropriate.
Some of BTS’ older members may soon need to enlist in South Korea's army, unless a legal exemption is given — which has sparked debate in the country about whether such an exemption is appropriate.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Scientists explain how some dogs can remember their favorite toys
Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.
Most of man’s best friends recognize toys by sight or smell — but some particularly gifted dogs can associate their favorite toy with words.
US sending $1 billion more in aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.
President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send an additional $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine, the largest single tranche of weapons and equipment since the war began.
Biden to visit 'pariah' Saudi Arabia and Israel next month
President Joe Biden plans to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence officials determined ordered the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Saudis say they look forward to welcoming Biden.
President Joe Biden plans to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence officials determined ordered the 2018 killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The Saudis say they look forward to welcoming Biden.
1st-ever robotic finger covered in living skin can move, heal like humans, scientists say
Researchers hope this study will inspire further innovation in medical research and advancements in manufacturing.
Researchers hope this study will inspire further innovation in medical research and advancements in manufacturing.
US seizes Russian-owned superyacht Amadea in Fiji after legal win
The court ruling represented a significant victory for the U.S. as it encounters obstacles in its attempts to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs around the world.
The court ruling represented a significant victory for the U.S. as it encounters obstacles in its attempts to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs around the world.