Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seized Kabul as woes mount
A year later, the Taliban struggle to govern, while teenage girls are still barred from school and women are required to cover themselves head-to-toe in public.
A year later, the Taliban struggle to govern, while teenage girls are still barred from school and women are required to cover themselves head-to-toe in public.
Lawyers for Brittney Griner appeal Russian prison sentence
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.
Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.
Norway euthanizes popular 1,320-pound walrus Freya
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.
Fire at Cairo church kills 41, including 15 children
Egypt's health minister blamed the smoke and a stampede as people attempted to flee the fire for causing the fatalities.
Egypt's health minister blamed the smoke and a stampede as people attempted to flee the fire for causing the fatalities.
Divers find wreckage of first US Navy destroyer sunk by enemy fire
The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command says more than half the ship’s crew was lost during the attack in World War I.
The U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command says more than half the ship’s crew was lost during the attack in World War I.
More US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip angered China
A Taiwanese broadcaster showed video of a U.S. government plane landing about 7 p.m. Sunday at Songshan Airport in Taipei, the Taiwanese capital.
A Taiwanese broadcaster showed video of a U.S. government plane landing about 7 p.m. Sunday at Songshan Airport in Taipei, the Taiwanese capital.
Salman Rushdie's accused stabber enters not-guilty plea
Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.
Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Stage collapses in high winds at music festival in Spain, killing one and injuring dozens
About 40 people at the music festival needed to be taken to the hospital, including three with serious injuries.
About 40 people at the music festival needed to be taken to the hospital, including three with serious injuries.
From Gilroy to Germany: How dog globe-trotted from California to a European village
Benny the dog got lost in Germany, but it turns out he was reunited with his owner, a priest who lived in Gilroy.
Benny the dog got lost in Germany, but it turns out he was reunited with his owner, a priest who lived in Gilroy.
European airport will pay passengers who missed flights amid summer chaos
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.
Russia confirms prisoner exchange talks with US following Brittney Griner sentencing
On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ivan Nechayev confirmed that prisoner swap negotiations for Brittney Griner were underway.
On Thursday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ivan Nechayev confirmed that prisoner swap negotiations for Brittney Griner were underway.
Roller coaster crash at Legoland park in Germany injures 34
Two roller coaster trains crashed into each other Thursday at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely, German media reported.
Two roller coaster trains crashed into each other Thursday at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely, German media reported.
Teenage car thief caught hiding in giant stuffed teddy bear, police say
The 18-year-old suspect had been wanted for stealing a car and not paying for fuel at a gas station. He was sentenced last week to nine months behind bars, police said.
The 18-year-old suspect had been wanted for stealing a car and not paying for fuel at a gas station. He was sentenced last week to nine months behind bars, police said.
Domino's Pizza to close all locations in Italy after 7 years: report
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. entered the Italian fast food market in 2015 with help from franchise company, ePizza SpA.
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. entered the Italian fast food market in 2015 with help from franchise company, ePizza SpA.
Dirk Nowitzki to become the first basketball player ever to have jersey retired by Germany
Germany plans to honor Mavs legend Dirk Nowitizki by retiring his number 14 jersey at the FIBA EuroBasket tournament this September.
Germany plans to honor Mavs legend Dirk Nowitizki by retiring his number 14 jersey at the FIBA EuroBasket tournament this September.
FIFA looks to start World Cup in Qatar 1 day earlier
The proposed move would allow Qatar to play Ecuador on the day of the opening ceremony and the start of the World Cup tournament.
The proposed move would allow Qatar to play Ecuador on the day of the opening ceremony and the start of the World Cup tournament.
Iranian operative charged in plot to assassinate former Trump adviser John Bolton
An Iranian operative has been charged in a plot to murder former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton.
An Iranian operative has been charged in a plot to murder former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton.
Langya: Scientists monitoring newly-detected virus after 35 infected in China
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.
The new virus, called Langya henipavirus (LayV), was reported in patients in eastern China and is thought to have emerged in shrews. Here’s what scientists know so far.