Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Jane Birkin, singer and actress who inspired Hermes Birkin handbag, dead at 76
The actress and singer inspired the iconic Hermes Birkin handbag, released in 1984.
The actress and singer inspired the iconic Hermes Birkin handbag, released in 1984.
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu rushed to hospital, his office says he is in ‘good condition’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 73, is Israel’s longest serving leader.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 73, is Israel’s longest serving leader.
Kindergarten teacher executed in China for poisoning 25 students, killing 1
China has seen a rise in school attacks in recent years.
China has seen a rise in school attacks in recent years.
Houston woman detained in Dubai, charged with screaming in public
The last two months are described as "terrifying" for a Houston woman who we're told is being detained in Dubai.
The last two months are described as "terrifying" for a Houston woman who we're told is being detained in Dubai.
Fashion retailer Shein faces lawsuit citing RICO violations, a law originally used against organized crime
China’s fast fashion retailer Shein is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering.
China’s fast fashion retailer Shein is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering.
Doctors reattach boy's head after car accident thanks to 'amazing' surgery
Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, a Jerusalem hospital announced this week.
Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, a Jerusalem hospital announced this week.
Traveling to Europe this summer? Get ready for long lines and crowded attractions
Many Americans traveling to Europe this summer are motivated by "revenge tourism" — so eager to explore again that they're undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.
Many Americans traveling to Europe this summer are motivated by "revenge tourism" — so eager to explore again that they're undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.
Cranes hoist massive oak trusses onto Notre Dame Cathedral 4 years after fire
Expert carpenters used medieval techniques to construct the Notre Dame trusses, which measure 46 to 52 feet wide and 39 to 43 feet high.
Expert carpenters used medieval techniques to construct the Notre Dame trusses, which measure 46 to 52 feet wide and 39 to 43 feet high.
Iceland government warns tourists to avoid lava-spewing volcano
Authorities in Iceland have warned tourists and other spectators to stay away from a newly erupting volcano that is spewing lava and noxious gases from a fissure in the country’s southwest.
Authorities in Iceland have warned tourists and other spectators to stay away from a newly erupting volcano that is spewing lava and noxious gases from a fissure in the country’s southwest.
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test after making threat over alleged US spy flights
Some experts say the launch was meant to sharpen the missile technology and not directly a protest of any U.S. or South Korean action.
Some experts say the launch was meant to sharpen the missile technology and not directly a protest of any U.S. or South Korean action.
At least 5 killed after helicopter carrying foreign tourists crashes near Mount Everest
Officials said rescuers recovered the bodies of five people and were searching for the sixth. The helicopter was returning to the capital, Kathmandu, on Tuesday morning after bringing the tourists on a sightseeing trip.
Officials said rescuers recovered the bodies of five people and were searching for the sixth. The helicopter was returning to the capital, Kathmandu, on Tuesday morning after bringing the tourists on a sightseeing trip.
Biden, King Charles III focus on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting
President Joe Biden and King Charles III participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.
President Joe Biden and King Charles III participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.
Southern California man who allegedly killed Tijuana prostitute awaits extradition
Bryant Rivera, of Downey, is accused of strangling a sex worker to death in a room at Hotel Cascadas, next to the Hong Kong Gentlemen's Club in Zona Norte, a red light district in Tijuana, the complaint says.
Bryant Rivera, of Downey, is accused of strangling a sex worker to death in a room at Hotel Cascadas, next to the Hong Kong Gentlemen's Club in Zona Norte, a red light district in Tijuana, the complaint says.
Chinese cities open air raid shelters for relief amid deadly heat wave
Cities across China opened their air raid shelters to offer residents relief from the heat Friday as unusually high temperatures across parts of the country started claiming lives.
Cities across China opened their air raid shelters to offer residents relief from the heat Friday as unusually high temperatures across parts of the country started claiming lives.
Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills 16, including 3 children, authorities say
South African police say at least 16 people, including three children, have died from a leak of a toxic nitrate gas that was being used by illegal miners to process gold.
South African police say at least 16 people, including three children, have died from a leak of a toxic nitrate gas that was being used by illegal miners to process gold.
Video shows Russian fighter jets harassing American drones over Syria
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.
What you need to know about the latest wave of civil unrest in France right now
A shocking video of an officer firing at and killing a delivery driver of north African descent triggered nationwide protests.
A shocking video of an officer firing at and killing a delivery driver of north African descent triggered nationwide protests.
Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says
In both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.
In both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.
Israel ends West Bank raid after 12 Palestinians killed
Israel withdrew troops from a West Bank militant stronghold Wednesday, but warned that its most intense military operation in the occupied territory in nearly two decades could be repeated.
Israel withdrew troops from a West Bank militant stronghold Wednesday, but warned that its most intense military operation in the occupied territory in nearly two decades could be repeated.