Ukraine says animal eyes sent to some embassies, consulates
The parcels arrived after a package containing an explosive device sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.
The parcels arrived after a package containing an explosive device sent to the Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid ignited upon opening on Wednesday and injured an employee. That was one of multiple explosive parcels found in Spain this week.
Massive wave kills US passenger, injures 4 others on Antarctic Viking cruise
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
The Ukrainian history of 'Carol of the Bells'
We have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world."
We have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world."
Iranian man shot, killed celebrating US victory in World Cup
One man was shot dead by Iranian security forces in northwest Iran for honking his car horn in support of the U.S. victory, the Oslo-based rights monitor Iran Human Rights reported on Thursday.
One man was shot dead by Iranian security forces in northwest Iran for honking his car horn in support of the U.S. victory, the Oslo-based rights monitor Iran Human Rights reported on Thursday.
Uber to offer free reindeer sleigh rides in Finland — world's first on-demand excursion of its kind
Uber Sleigh will take riders on a two-hour journey to the hometown of Santa Claus.
Uber Sleigh will take riders on a two-hour journey to the hometown of Santa Claus.
Egypt calls on British Museum to return The Rosetta stone
Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta stone.
Thousands of Egyptians are demanding that the British Museum return the Rosetta stone.
For Mexico, World Cup heartache and four years of regret
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.
Archipelago of 100-plus ‘pristine’ Indonesian islands going up for auction
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who guided country's economic rise, dies at 96
Jiang Zemin led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth.
Jiang Zemin led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
England and Wales players take a knee in World Cup match
England and Wales were among seven European nations that had intended to have their captains wear “One Love” armbands in support of inclusivity at the tournament in Qatar. But they had to abandon those plans after FIFA threatened sanctions.
England and Wales were among seven European nations that had intended to have their captains wear “One Love” armbands in support of inclusivity at the tournament in Qatar. But they had to abandon those plans after FIFA threatened sanctions.
Between 400 and 500 workers died building infrastructure for 2022 World Cup, Qatar officials say
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
The revelation has threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over what the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup for the migrant labor that built over $200 billion worth of stadiums, metro lines and new infrastructure needed for the tournament.
Stowaways survive 11-day voyage to Canary Islands aboard tanker's rudder
Three dehydrated and hypothermic stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day, 2,800-mile ocean voyage from Nigeria.
Three dehydrated and hypothermic stowaways were found on a ship's rudder in the Canary Islands after an 11-day, 2,800-mile ocean voyage from Nigeria.
'We're coming out aggressive': USA knows only scoring will get job done vs. Iran
The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.
The missed opportunities against the Welsh and the English — the U.S. outplayed both opponents for long stretches of those matches — puts Gregg Berhalter's squad in a tricky situation heading into their group-stage finale.
World Cup: Protester interrupts Portugal-Uruguay match with rainbow flag
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
The back of the Superman shirt read “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN.”
World Cup: What Mexico needs to advance to the knockout round
Mexico will need some help from Poland or Argentina to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. El Tri plays Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
Mexico will need some help from Poland or Argentina to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup. El Tri plays Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
British feline, 27, becomes ‘world’s oldest living cat’
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
“Flossie” is a black and brown kitty who’s the equivalent of 120 human years.
‘Very worrisome’: Sperm quality is declining faster than expected, study suggests
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
China's Xi Jinping faces threat from public anger over 'zero COVID' policy
Most protesters focused their anger on COVID-19 restrictions that confine families to their homes for months and have been criticized as neither scientific nor effective.
Most protesters focused their anger on COVID-19 restrictions that confine families to their homes for months and have been criticized as neither scientific nor effective.
WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.