Afghanistan's Taliban order women to cover up head to toe
The decree says that women should leave the home only when necessary, and that male relatives would face punishment for violations.
The decree says that women should leave the home only when necessary, and that male relatives would face punishment for violations.
Cocaine found in coffee shipments sent to Nespresso facility
The cocaine is estimated to be worth over $50M.
The cocaine is estimated to be worth over $50M.
3 Americans at Bahamas Sandals resort found dead in unknown 'health emergency'
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
The local police said they were investigating the "sudden death" of the three Americans, and it remains unclear how the individuals died.
Hotel Saratoga explosion: Rescuers look for victims after blast kills at least 25
A natural gas leak was the apparent cause of a deadly blast at Havana’s historic Hotel Saratoga.
A natural gas leak was the apparent cause of a deadly blast at Havana’s historic Hotel Saratoga.
Hotel Saratoga explosion devastates icon of Cuban capital; at least 18 dead
A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak has blown away outer walls from a five-star hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens.
A powerful explosion apparently caused by a natural gas leak has blown away outer walls from a five-star hotel in the heart of Cuba’s capital, killing at least 18 people and injuring dozens.
US shared intel before Ukraine sank Russian warship, official says
The Pentagon denied Friday any involvement in the attack on the Russian warship but acknowledged that the U.S. does share intelligence with Ukraine.
The Pentagon denied Friday any involvement in the attack on the Russian warship but acknowledged that the U.S. does share intelligence with Ukraine.
Kremlin says Western intel will not stop war as US reportedly helps Ukraine target Russian generals
Ukraine claims it has killed a dozen Russian generals.
Ukraine claims it has killed a dozen Russian generals.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Fiji judge rules US can seize Russian superyacht but not right away
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
The yacht Amadea is worth $325 million and was stopped from leaving Fiji because of its links to Russia. But it’s not known which Russian oligarch owns it.
EU chief calls for ban on Russian oil imports by end of 2022
The plan would phase out crude oil imports within six months.
The plan would phase out crude oil imports within six months.
Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill available on Airbnb for $1
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
Guests will also be treated to a three-course traditional French meal, seats to Moulin Rouge’s acclaimed show “Féerie,” and have backstage access.
Madeleine McCann: Search for missing girl continues 15 years later
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
Last month, Portuguese prosecutors formally accused the latest suspect in the investigation.
100-year-old man breaks world record for longest career at same company
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
Walter Orthmann started working at the company when he was 15 years old.
COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants dodge immunity from past infection, South African study finds
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
European Union moves forward in antitrust case against Apple
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
The European Union says Apple limiting access to its mobile payment system Apple Pay “has an exclusionary effect on competitors” and gives customers fewer choices for mobile wallets on iPhones.
China building collapse: 2 injured, 9 arrested including owner
Separately, police arrested nine people including the building owner on suspicion of causing a major liability accident, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Separately, police arrested nine people including the building owner on suspicion of causing a major liability accident, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
1st solar eclipse of 2022 appears in southern skies
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
The first solar eclipse of 2022 appeared in southern skies Saturday. Here’s when another partial one is expected later this year — and when the big total eclipse is coming to America that everyone’s been waiting for.
WHO: Kinder chocolate eggs linked to drug-resistant salmonella
Health officials in the United Kingdom say this strain of salmonella — salmonella typhimurium — is resistant to six types of antibiotics
Health officials in the United Kingdom say this strain of salmonella — salmonella typhimurium — is resistant to six types of antibiotics
Munich to host 1st Oktoberfest after 2-year pause due to COVID-19
The city of Munich says the annual Oktoberfest festival is on again this fall following a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The city of Munich says the annual Oktoberfest festival is on again this fall following a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Foul play not suspected at this time in death of whistleblower investigating Deutsche Bank
Authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time in the death of Valentin Broeksmit, the self-described "comically terrible spy" who is believed to have worked with federal authorities investigating the activities of Deutsche Bank and its ties with former President Donald Trump.
Authorities say foul play is not suspected at this time in the death of Valentin Broeksmit, the self-described "comically terrible spy" who is believed to have worked with federal authorities investigating the activities of Deutsche Bank and its ties with former President Donald Trump.