Ledecky breaks Phelps' record for most individual world titles

Ledecky won by nearly 4.5 seconds in her favorite distance, the 800-meter freestyle.

• Jul 29, 2023

Israelis stage massive protests after government pushes through key reform

While an official turnout figure was not available, Israel's Channel 13 estimated more than 170,000 people turned out in the city.

• Jul 29, 2023

Notre Dame cathedral reconstruction project takes a big leap forward

"The heart of the spire" for the iconic, fire-damaged Paris church has been reconstructed using ancient ways and ancient wood, and some help from modern technology.

• Jul 29, 2023

Film honors "angel" who saved over 200 lives during Russian occupation

By a stroke of luck, Konstantin Gudauskas was able to move freely during the early days of the Ukraine war.

• Jul 29, 2023

Niger general who helped stage coup declares himself country's new leader

Various factions of Niger's military have reportedly wrangled for control since members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum​.

• Jul 28, 2023

Biden administration announces $345 million weapons package for Taiwan

This marks the first time the U.S. is sending equipment to Taiwan from its own stocks using the presidential drawdown authority.

• Jul 28, 2023

U.S. to give some migrants in Mexico refugee status

The effort will allow eligible migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who are living in Mexico to come to the U.S. with refugee status.

• Jul 28, 2023

Brazil denies U.S. extradition request for alleged Russian spy

The wrangling over alleged Russian spy Sergey Cherkasov's extradition from Brazil comes amid increasing tensions between the U.S. and Russia.

• Jul 28, 2023

Sweden braces for retaliation as Iran issues threats over Quran burning

Islam's holy book has been desecrated at two very small protests in Stockholm, leaving Sweden torn between free expression and security concerns.

• Jul 28, 2023

Singapore hangs woman for trafficking 1 ounce of heroin

The Central Narcotics Bureau said the amount was "sufficient to feed the addiction of about 370 abusers for a week."

• Jul 28, 2023

Fragments of what's believed to be Beethoven's skull finally returned

The bone fragments believed to belong to 18th-century composer Ludwig Van Beethoven have now made their way back to Vienna.

• Jul 28, 2023

Remains of climber missing since 1986 recovered on glacier

Police did not identify the climber but published a photo​ of a hiking boot sticking out of the snow that apparently belonged to the missing man.

• Jul 28, 2023

Ukraine lifts ban on athletes competing with Russians, but tensions continue

The Ukrainian fencer Olga Kharlan was disqualified from an event after refusing to shake hands with a Russian fencer.

• Jul 27, 2023

Scientists reveal new dinosaur found in Thailand

Minimocursor phunoiensis was likely about 6.5 feet long as an adult, researchers said.

• Jul 27, 2023

Is the Atlantic Ocean current system nearing collapse? Scientists weigh in

Are we on the cusp of a real-life "The Day After Tomorrow"? Here's what the experts say.

• Jul 27, 2023

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