Israel comes to standstill for Holocaust day, honors 6 million Jews killed
Sirens blaring for two minutes across Israel on Thursday signaled an annual ritual honoring the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.
Sirens blaring for two minutes across Israel on Thursday signaled an annual ritual honoring the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
What is Denim Day? The history behind the movement to end sexual violence
Wednesday marks the 24th celebration of Denim Day in the U.S, but how did the campaign start, and what does it have to do with jeans?
Wednesday marks the 24th celebration of Denim Day in the U.S, but how did the campaign start, and what does it have to do with jeans?
World's oldest person confirmed as French nun, 118, who loves chocolate and wine
Sister André, born Lucile Randon, has lived through two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and even survived a COVID-19 infection last year.
Sister André, born Lucile Randon, has lived through two world wars, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and even survived a COVID-19 infection last year.
Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person, dies at 119 in Japan
Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.
Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.
3 Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps as worldwide numbers dwindle to 400
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.
French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
Ed Sheeran releases music video filmed in Ukraine days before Russian invasion
The singer-songwriter will also donate proceeds to the country.
The singer-songwriter will also donate proceeds to the country.
Japanese tour boat missing in frigid waters with 26 on board; 10 found dead
The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking.
The search for the others is still ongoing after the boat sent a distress call on Saturday afternoon saying it was sinking.
Child’s death linked to mystery liver disease outbreak in kids, WHO says
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
A mysterious liver disease affecting children in Europe and the U.S. has killed at least one child, the World Health Organization says.
Brisk walking may slow biological aging, study suggests
Scientists in England said they have found a link between brisk walking and fewer biological markers that may indicate older age in people.
Scientists in England said they have found a link between brisk walking and fewer biological markers that may indicate older age in people.
Florence + The Machine dedicates new music video filmed in Kyiv to Ukrainians
“Dedicated to the spirit, creativity and perseverance of our brave Ukrainian friends,” a message read at the end of the music video.
“Dedicated to the spirit, creativity and perseverance of our brave Ukrainian friends,” a message read at the end of the music video.
Madeleine McCann: Portuguese prosecutors identify suspect in probe of missing girl
Portuguese prosecutors said Thursday a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished from her bed during a family vacation to the country nearly 15 years ago.
Portuguese prosecutors said Thursday a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished from her bed during a family vacation to the country nearly 15 years ago.
UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Ex-president of Honduras indicted on drug, gun charges
Honduras has extradited former President Juan Orlando Hernández to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges.
Honduras has extradited former President Juan Orlando Hernández to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges.
CDC issues warning after puzzling outbreak of liver illness in kids
Health officials are still unclear how the kids became infected but are investigating a possible link between the adenovirus and the hepatitis infections.
Health officials are still unclear how the kids became infected but are investigating a possible link between the adenovirus and the hepatitis infections.
Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.