These ancient humans were "some of the last survivors" of their kind
The bones, related to Neanderthals, are up to 140,000 years old – "some of the last survivors of a once very dominant group," researchers say.
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U.S. calls Iran-backed rebels "legitimate" as Yemen's war rages
The U.S. has shifted its tone on the Houthi rebel movement, but the Iranian-backed group says it wants very specific action from the U.S., not recognition.
U.K. health chief caught on camera in COVID-rule-breaking tryst
Health Secretary Matt Hancock was already under fire after messages in which PM Boris Johnson called him "useless," but he appears to be hanging onto his job.
Afghan leader meets Biden as Taliban seize ground, and momentum amid U.S. withdrawal
President Ashraf Ghani's White House meeting comes as the militants capitalize on the U.S. withdrawal, and claim Afghan forces are walking away without a fight.
Delta Plus: India raises alarm over a new COVID mutant
As the U.S. grapples with the spread of the Delta variant, India has just labeled a new COVID strain mutated from it a "variant of concern."
"Strawberry supermoon" captured in incredible photos
While the name of June's full moon doesn't actually refer to its color, it can be seen as a pinkish hue during moonrise and moonset.
Children among 64 killed in Ethiopian military airstrike
A doctor who managed to reach the area after Ethiopian soldiers blocked medical teams from responding said that it was a "horrible" scene.
600 unmarked graves discovered at former children's school in Canada
"Hundreds of First Nations children went to Marieval Indian Residential School and did not leave," Chief Bobby Cameron said in a statement Thursday.
U.S. outlaws imports of Chinese-made product used in solar panels
The ban on silica-based products comes after a U.S. investigation concluding a Chinese company is using forced labor to make its products.
Former Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III dies at 61
The son of two of Asia's most prominent democracy icons, "Noynoy" built on his family's legacy with a mission to tackle corruption, and saw is nation thrive.
Buckingham Palace report reveals 8.5% ethnic minority staff
The palace set a goal to raise that percentage to 10% in 2022.
Why Cubans see Biden as no "different from Trump"
The U.S. stood virtually alone at the United Nations this week as it defended sanctions that Cuban doctors say are costing lives.
John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
U.K. denies Russian claims of "warning shots" fired at warship
Moscow says fighter jet even dropped bombs in British destroyer's path as it entered Russian territory. U.K. says no warning shots, and it's not Russia's territory.
Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs at Japan's oldest zoo
The twins mark the first panda birth at the zoo in four years.
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