Pop star Shakira could face more than 8 years in prison for alleged tax fraud
The prosecutors said they would also seek a fine of 24 million euros ($24 million).
The prosecutors said they would also seek a fine of 24 million euros ($24 million).
Giant screen falls on dancers during boy band's Hong Kong concert, sparking investigation
Hong Kong officials said they will “comprehensively investigate” and review safety requirements after a giant video screen fell mid-show, directly landing on a dancer.
Hong Kong officials said they will “comprehensively investigate” and review safety requirements after a giant video screen fell mid-show, directly landing on a dancer.
Kremlin poker-faced on US swap offer to free Griner, Whelan
A person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner.
A person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government proposed trading convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout for Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner.
Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
Diner discovers 100-million-year-old dinosaur footprints at restaurant in China
Paleontologists went to the restaurant and used a 3D scanner to confirm that it was the tracks of two brontosauruses from the early Cretaceous period.
Paleontologists went to the restaurant and used a 3D scanner to confirm that it was the tracks of two brontosauruses from the early Cretaceous period.
WHO leader: Men at risk of monkeypox should limit sex for now
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
The head of the World Health Organization advises men at risk of monkeypox to consider limiting sexual partners for now.
US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies that poor translation led to her arrest in Russia
Brittney Griner acknowledged in court that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Russia but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.
Brittney Griner acknowledged in court that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Russia but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.
Miners unearth rare pink diamond in Angola, believed to be largest found in 300 years
The pink diamond discovered in Angola is called the “Lulo Rose" and will be sold by the Angolan state diamond marketing company, Sodiam.
The pink diamond discovered in Angola is called the “Lulo Rose" and will be sold by the Angolan state diamond marketing company, Sodiam.
Rare zodiac coin found in Israel after underwater survey
The coin bears the image of the zodiac sign Cancer behind a depiction of the moon goddess Luna.
The coin bears the image of the zodiac sign Cancer behind a depiction of the moon goddess Luna.
See why countless jellyfish are invading Israeli sea
Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.
Video shows swarms of jellyfish covering the waters, but authorities say it’s posing a nuisance and danger.
Brittney Griner: WNBA star's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis
Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.
Pope apologizes for ‘devastating’ school abuses in Canada
Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
Russia cutting natural gas through pipeline to Germany by another half
Russia said the equipment needs to be repaired, though Germany has rejected the technical explanation for the gas reduction. The flow was already cut by 60% last month.
Russia said the equipment needs to be repaired, though Germany has rejected the technical explanation for the gas reduction. The flow was already cut by 60% last month.
US tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius after reportedly taking selfie
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
The 23-year-old man fell into the volcano’s crater while reportedly trying to get his cell phone and got stuck inside.
Japanese city searching for wild monkeys after nearly 40 people attacked
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
The wild monkey attacks have reportedly included a 4-year-old girl who was scratched during an apartment break-in. In another incident, a monkey breached a kindergarten classroom.
Sakurajima volcano erupts in Japan triggering evacuations
Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.
Footage on Japan’s NHK public television showed orange flames flashing near the crater and dark smoke of ash billowing from the mountaintop high up into the night sky.
Russian chess robot breaks child's finger during Moscow match
Video of the incident shows the robot grab the boy's finger during a chess match.
Video of the incident shows the robot grab the boy's finger during a chess match.
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.
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