The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
2 Navy SEALs go missing off coast of Somalia during nighttime boarding mission
The two U.S. Navy sailors who were reported missing after falling into the sea while conducting a nighttime boarding mission Thursday off the coast of Somalia have been identified as SEALs, according to the U.S. Central Command.
The two U.S. Navy sailors who were reported missing after falling into the sea while conducting a nighttime boarding mission Thursday off the coast of Somalia have been identified as SEALs, according to the U.S. Central Command.
Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn around
A Japanese domestic flight was forced to turn around and land on Saturday after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft in midair, an airline spokesperson said.
A Japanese domestic flight was forced to turn around and land on Saturday after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft in midair, an airline spokesperson said.
Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
US launches another airstrike on Houthi-controlled site
The U.S. military has struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk.
The U.S. military has struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk.
Here's how Yemeni Houthi rebel attacks on ships in the Red Sea are affecting Americans
Oil, natural gas, grain and everything from toys to electronics typically travel through the waterway separating Africa and the Arabian Peninsula en route to the Suez Canal, where 12% of the world's trade passes.
Oil, natural gas, grain and everything from toys to electronics typically travel through the waterway separating Africa and the Arabian Peninsula en route to the Suez Canal, where 12% of the world's trade passes.
Demonstrators protest US bombing Yemen outside White House
Demonstrators upset with the United States military's retaliatory airstrikes across Yemen Thursday have gathered outside the White House to protest.
Demonstrators upset with the United States military's retaliatory airstrikes across Yemen Thursday have gathered outside the White House to protest.
US, British militaries launch retaliatory strike against Houthis in Yemen
U.S. officials say the U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
U.S. officials say the U.S. and British militaries bombed more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis.
Canadian police warn that posting videos of alleged package thieves could be ‘violation' of their privacy
Police in the Canadian province of Quebec warned citizens against posting surveillance footage of their packages being stolen because it could violate the "private life" of the alleged thieves.
Police in the Canadian province of Quebec warned citizens against posting surveillance footage of their packages being stolen because it could violate the "private life" of the alleged thieves.
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.
Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths reported in December: JN.1 variant, holidays to blame
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
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.
Heiress giving away 25 million-euros wants ‘citizen group’ to decide who gets it
Marlene Engelhorn inherited the 25 million euros from her late grandmother.
Marlene Engelhorn inherited the 25 million euros from her late grandmother.
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.
Greece unveils the location of Alexander the Great's crowning, after a 16-year restoration
The Palace of Aigai in northern Greece was fully reopened Friday following a 16-year renovation that cost more than 20 million euros ($22 million) and included financial support from the European Union.
The Palace of Aigai in northern Greece was fully reopened Friday following a 16-year renovation that cost more than 20 million euros ($22 million) and included financial support from the European Union.
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.
Mexico's increase in immigration enforcement results in drop in illegal border crossings into US
Mexico has increased immigration enforcement in recent weeks. U.S. officials say that has contributed to a sharp drop in illegal border crossings.
Mexico has increased immigration enforcement in recent weeks. U.S. officials say that has contributed to a sharp drop in illegal border crossings.