World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Boom Supersonic unveils design for world’s fastest passenger airliner
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
Man found dead after being swept into sinkhole that opened up underneath pool
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen says he will surrender title
Magnus Carlsen has been one of the best chess players over the last 10 years
Magnus Carlsen has been one of the best chess players over the last 10 years
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at age 35
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Ukraine's first lady appeals to US lawmakers for more weapons amid war's toll
Ukraine's first lady has appealed face to face to U.S. lawmakers for more air defense systems to help guard her country’s skies.
Ukraine's first lady has appealed face to face to U.S. lawmakers for more air defense systems to help guard her country’s skies.
Video captures 'moments of panic' when Spanish train was surrounded by wildfire
Video taken by a train passenger shows "moments of panic" as a train from Madrid to northwestern Spain was surrounded by flames from a wildfire.
Video taken by a train passenger shows "moments of panic" as a train from Madrid to northwestern Spain was surrounded by flames from a wildfire.
UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Possible cause of death revealed for 21 teens who died at South African bar
The deaths of the 21 teens last month shocked the country and resulted in several investigations by police and liquor license authorities.
The deaths of the 21 teens last month shocked the country and resulted in several investigations by police and liquor license authorities.
Reports: Heat melts runway at UK’s largest air force base; residents cover windows with foil
Temps at or near 100 degrees are forecast across a large swath of Britain
Temps at or near 100 degrees are forecast across a large swath of Britain
Semiconductor shortage is chipping away at car safety features
Automakers struggling to build vehicles during the supply crisis of these essential components have had to remove a variety of electronic features from their vehicles to keep the assembly lines moving over the past two years.
Automakers struggling to build vehicles during the supply crisis of these essential components have had to remove a variety of electronic features from their vehicles to keep the assembly lines moving over the past two years.
8 killed after Ukrainian cargo plane crashes in Greece
The An-12 cargo plane from Serbia was being flown by a Ukrainian aviation crew before it smashed into fields between two Greek villages late Saturday.
The An-12 cargo plane from Serbia was being flown by a Ukrainian aviation crew before it smashed into fields between two Greek villages late Saturday.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, marks milestone birthday
Camilla's 75th birthday comes at a time when the monarchy -- and her place in it -- are in a generational transition.
Camilla's 75th birthday comes at a time when the monarchy -- and her place in it -- are in a generational transition.
Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Guatemala returns 1st of its 21 victims from Texas trailer
The body of 13-year-old Pascual Melvin Guachiac Sipac arrived around midday Friday in Guatemala’s capital.
The body of 13-year-old Pascual Melvin Guachiac Sipac arrived around midday Friday in Guatemala’s capital.
Drug lord behind US DEA agent's killing captured in Mexico
The infamous drug lord was arrested after a search dog named “Max” found him hiding in some brush.
The infamous drug lord was arrested after a search dog named “Max” found him hiding in some brush.
Mexico captures infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, still wanted in LA
Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, was captured Friday by Mexican forces nearly a decade after walking out of a Mexican prison and returning to drug trafficking, according to the Mexican government’s national arrest registry.
Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, was captured Friday by Mexican forces nearly a decade after walking out of a Mexican prison and returning to drug trafficking, according to the Mexican government’s national arrest registry.
Single ring with 24,679 diamonds in it breaks a world record
The ring, named ‘The Touch of Ami,' is valued at $95,243
The ring, named ‘The Touch of Ami,' is valued at $95,243
First-ever 'Extreme Heat Warning' issued in England as temps forecast to reach over 100 in London
An already-hot stretch of weather in England is about to get even hotter as a historic heat wave blasts parts of the United Kingdom early next week.
An already-hot stretch of weather in England is about to get even hotter as a historic heat wave blasts parts of the United Kingdom early next week.