UK's Royal Mail honors Spice Girls with special stamp collection
It’s only the sixth time a music group has gotten its own stamp line in the U.K. – and the first time Royal Mail has issued them for a female pop group.
It’s only the sixth time a music group has gotten its own stamp line in the U.K. – and the first time Royal Mail has issued them for a female pop group.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
US Embassy issues security alert, warns of deaths involving ‘online dating applications’ in Colombia
The U.S. embassy in Bogota issued a security alert Wednesday, stating that it is aware of eight suspicious deaths of private U.S. citizens in Medellin. Several of the deaths were linked to the use of online dating applications.
The U.S. embassy in Bogota issued a security alert Wednesday, stating that it is aware of eight suspicious deaths of private U.S. citizens in Medellin. Several of the deaths were linked to the use of online dating applications.
Gabriel Attal is France's youngest-ever, 1st openly gay prime minister
Gabriel Attal has been named as France’s youngest-ever prime minister as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.
Gabriel Attal has been named as France’s youngest-ever prime minister as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.
Armed men storm Ecuadorian TV studio, brandishing explosives and guns during live broadcast
Masked men broke onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast Tuesday.
Masked men broke onto the set of a public television channel in Ecuador waving guns and explosives during a live broadcast Tuesday.
Watch: Rare 'critically endangered' whitetip shark captured on camera in Cayman Islands
A rare and critically endangered whitetip shark was captured on an underwater camera off the coast of the Cayman Islands by scientists involved in the Blue Belt’s Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network project.
A rare and critically endangered whitetip shark was captured on an underwater camera off the coast of the Cayman Islands by scientists involved in the Blue Belt’s Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network project.
South Korea parliament approves landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat
South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the country’s international image.
South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the country’s international image.
PepsiCo products removed from supermarket giant's shelves over 'unacceptable' price hikes
It's a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well.
It's a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well.
Pope Francis individually baptizes infants during annual ceremony at Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an annual tradition near the end of the Christmas holiday period at the Vatican.
Oscar Pistorius released on parole after serving nearly 9 years for girlfriend's murder
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
The world-famous Olympic runner was convicted of killing his girlfriend, model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day 2013.
Tokyo runway crash: Investigators looking into air traffic communication
A transcript of communication between traffic control and two aircraft that collided and burst into flames at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport shows that only the larger Japan Airlines passenger flight was given permission to use the runway.
A transcript of communication between traffic control and two aircraft that collided and burst into flames at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport shows that only the larger Japan Airlines passenger flight was given permission to use the runway.
Iran says at least 95 killed in blasts at ceremony honoring slain general
No one immediately claimed responsibility for what appeared to be the deadliest militant attack to target Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for what appeared to be the deadliest militant attack to target Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Earthquakes in Japan leave at least 57 dead, destroy buildings along western coast
Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.
Japanese officials are warning people in some areas to stay away from their homes because of a risk of more strong quakes. Aftershocks continued to shake Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas a day after a magnitude 7.6 temblor slammed the area on Monday.
South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung stabbed in neck by knife-wielding man
The attacker approached Lee Jae-myung, saying he wanted to get his autograph, and then stabbed him, authorities said. Democratic Party officials near Lee quickly subdued the attacker before police detained him.
The attacker approached Lee Jae-myung, saying he wanted to get his autograph, and then stabbed him, authorities said. Democratic Party officials near Lee quickly subdued the attacker before police detained him.
Japan Airlines plane catches fire after collision at Tokyo’s Haneda airport, leaving 5 dead
A plane burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday, with news reports saying it hit another aircraft after landing. NHK TV reported that all passengers aboard, believed to have been about 400 people, got out safely.
A plane burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday, with news reports saying it hit another aircraft after landing. NHK TV reported that all passengers aboard, believed to have been about 400 people, got out safely.
Blast off! India soars into 2024 with space mission to study black holes
India kicked off 2024 with a significant milestone as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched its second-ever space mission. The PSLV-C58/XPoSat Mission aims to measure X-ray emissions from celestial sources, including black holes.
India kicked off 2024 with a significant milestone as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched its second-ever space mission. The PSLV-C58/XPoSat Mission aims to measure X-ray emissions from celestial sources, including black holes.
Japan earthquakes: At least 4 confirmed dead as tsunami warning lowered
The earthquakes in Japan today, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of the main island, Honshu.
The earthquakes in Japan today, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of the main island, Honshu.
Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to abdicate throne on Jan. 14
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
New Year's Eve: Major cities ring in 2024 as war shadows festivities elsewhere
Cities like Sydney and Hong Kong rang in 2024 with dazzling displays. Celebrations elsewhere are canceled because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Cities like Sydney and Hong Kong rang in 2024 with dazzling displays. Celebrations elsewhere are canceled because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.