Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Watch: E-bike battery explodes in flames at London train station
In London, an e-bike battery ignited at Sutton Station, prompting a chaotic scene as passengers fled for safety.
In London, an e-bike battery ignited at Sutton Station, prompting a chaotic scene as passengers fled for safety.
Passenger fined for urinating in cup during delay at Sydney Airport
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
Taiwan earthquake live updates: Trapped rock quarry workers safe
Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.
Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.
Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
Baba Vanga's 2024 predictions are apparently coming true
Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, is known for her apparent gift of predicting major world events.
Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, is known for her apparent gift of predicting major world events.
Avalanche kills 3, including American teen, near Swiss resort
Three individuals, including an American teenager, lost their lives in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt.
Three individuals, including an American teenager, lost their lives in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt.
World Central Kitchen: A look at food charity founded by José Andrés after Gaza strike
In Gaza, World Central Kitchen says it has provided more than 43 million meals to Palestinians.
In Gaza, World Central Kitchen says it has provided more than 43 million meals to Palestinians.
Men dump water on women in this longstanding Easter Monday tradition
The annual tradition dates back hundreds of years and takes place every year in a village in Hungary.
The annual tradition dates back hundreds of years and takes place every year in a village in Hungary.
World clocks may lose a second as Earth spins faster
World timekeepers may have to subtract a second from clocks due to Earth's faster rotation.
World timekeepers may have to subtract a second from clocks due to Earth's faster rotation.
Dutch police detain suspect after hostage standoff ends peacefully in nightclub
Dutch authorities have detained a man after he left a nightclub where hostages had been held. It brings a peaceful end to a tense, hours-long standoff.
Dutch authorities have detained a man after he left a nightclub where hostages had been held. It brings a peaceful end to a tense, hours-long standoff.
783 million people face chronic hunger. Yet the world wastes 19% of its food, UN says
The biggest share of that waste, about 60%, came in households. Almost 30% came in food service operations, such as restaurants.
The biggest share of that waste, about 60%, came in households. Almost 30% came in food service operations, such as restaurants.
Julian Assange extradition to US delayed by UK court
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty.
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty.
Russia concert hall attack: More than 130 killed, 180 injured
Calls mounted on Monday to harshly punish those behind the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people as authorities combed the burned-out ruins of the shopping and entertainment complex for more bodies. Four men, charged with carrying out a terrorist attack, appeared in court Sunday night and showed signs of being severely beaten. Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the investigation is still ongoing but vowed that ?the perpetrators will be punished, they do not deserve mercy.?
Calls mounted on Monday to harshly punish those behind the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people as authorities combed the burned-out ruins of the shopping and entertainment complex for more bodies. Four men, charged with carrying out a terrorist attack, appeared in court Sunday night and showed signs of being severely beaten. Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the investigation is still ongoing but vowed that ?the perpetrators will be punished, they do not deserve mercy.?
Passenger on European cruise goes overboard, disappears after texting wife he felt seasick: report
A 23-year-old passenger on a cruise around Northern Europe went overboard and is missing after reportedly sending his wife a message that he felt seasick.
A 23-year-old passenger on a cruise around Northern Europe went overboard and is missing after reportedly sending his wife a message that he felt seasick.
Two Holland America Line crew members die onboard ship while in the Bahamas
Two Holland America Line crew members died on board Friday while the ship was in the Bahamas, the company said in a statement.
Two Holland America Line crew members died on board Friday while the ship was in the Bahamas, the company said in a statement.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Death toll rises to 115 in Moscow terror attack, 11 suspects arrested
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in Russia in years
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in Russia in years
Moscow attack: Dozens killed, over 100 wounded; Islamic State group claims responsibility
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack in Moscow in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media.
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack in Moscow in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media.
Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video message
Kate Middleton, princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Kate Middleton, princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.