4 American tourists dead after building explosion in Greece

The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.

• Sep 26

Man partially sucked out of plane window during flight, passenger says

A woman says she saw a fellow passenger on her Ryanair flight get his head and shoulders sucked out of a window that broke during their trip between Greece and Germany.

• Jul 10

Explosion and fire at cookie factory in Greece kills 5 women

Fire crews battled the blaze for hours before recovering four bodies - all women - from the destroyed building. Parts of a fifth female body were later recovered.

• Jan 26

Nearly 600 pounds of cocaine found hidden in banana shipment

Cocaine has been found hidden in banana shipments across the globe in recent months.

• Aug 11, 2025

Newly deciphered text recorded Jesus Christ's childhood, experts say

The fragment was considered inconsequential for years, experts said in a news release.

• Jun 13, 2024

90% of some of the world's wine regions could disappear, study finds

Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.

• Mar 27, 2024

Small village mourns generation lost in Greece migrant boat tragedy

The men from the village of Bandli, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, were among hundreds who paid smugglers for a chance at a better life, but ended up sinking just 50 miles from Greece.

• Jun 23, 2023