Hunt continues for U.K. terror suspect after brazen prison escape
Daniel Abed Khalife was awaiting trial on terror charges reportedly linked to gathering info for Iran when he escaped, apparently by clinging to a delivery van.
Shot of falcon's mid-air strike wins top global bird photography award
The global Bird Photographer of the Year awards seek to celebrate the beauty and diversity of Earth's avian species. Here are some of 2023's winning images.
2 detained, accused of cutting massive gap in the Great Wall of China
Two construction workers are accused of attempting to create a shortcut through the iconic structure, local police said, calling the wall "severely damaged."
Icebreaker, 2 helicopters used in perilous Antarctic rescue mission
Rescuers successfully evacuated a researcher who fell seriously ill at a remote outpost in the Antarctic, but it wasn't easy.
Spain to hold crisis meeting after 40 women murdered by men this year
The country's equality ministry's crisis committee will analyze the latest cases of gender-based violence as tries to show that "sexism is over."
Italian cheesemakers microchip parmesan in bid to fight fraudsters
Competing manufacturers have for years produced cheaper imitations of Italy's parmigiano reggiano, a favored topping for pasta and salad.
Pony rides banned in Paris following animal rights campaign
The French capital will ban pony rides for children in public parks following a campaign by animal rights activists who said that the animals were suffering as a result of the practice.
Woman filmed climbing Rome's Trevi Fountain to fill up water bottle
The footage shows a woman climbing across rocks that line the 18th-century landmark before filling up a bottle underneath the famous fountain's spout.
At least 10 dead after plane crashes into highway in Malaysia
A small private jet crashed into a motorbike and a car while attempting to land at an airport on the outskirts of the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur.
The British Museum fires employee for allegedly stealing ancient treasures
Items including gold jewelry and semi-precious stones and glass from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD were "missing, stolen or damaged," the museum said.
The Killers booed in country of Georgia after bringing Russian onstage
The Killers publicly apologized to the people of Georgia after lead singer Brandon Flowers was heckled for bringing a Russian fan onstage.
Teen smokers have different brains than non-smoking teens, study suggests
Researchers hope the results can help in intervening and preventing teens from taking up the bad habit before addiction takes hold.
Iran claims it will have unrestricted access to funds in U.S. prisoner swap
Iran claims that no restrictions will be imposed on frozen assets released to Tehran, an assertion at odds with statements by U.S. officials.
Malaysia warns owners of LGBTQ Swatch watches could face jail
Homosexuality is illegal in the Asian nation and homosexual acts are punishable by "up to 20 years in prison and/or whipping," according to the U.S.
Cats in Cyprus treated with COVID medicine as virus kills thousands
The health ministry began administering human anti-COVID medication to try to stamp out a virus that has killed thousands of felines on the Mediterranean island.