‘Blobs’ that closed Australian beaches were made of poop, weed, and meth, scientists say
Thousands of mysterious blobs that closed several Sydney beaches last month have been revealed to contain materials “consistent with human generated waste”, scientists at the University of New South Wales said.
Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition
"Raygun," the Australian breaker who was widely ridiculed for her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics, plans to retire from competition.
Officials say Russia plotted to put incendiary packages on planes headed to US
Western officials are investigating Russia’s involvement in a plot to put incendiary devices on planes headed to North America.
$11 cans of 'fresh air' from popular holiday hotspot sold to tourists in Italy
Lake Como Air features a combination of crisp air and a gentle lake mist in a can.
Diamond dust could play a role in climate control efforts, study suggests
Recent research suggests that injecting solid particles into the atmosphere may significantly mitigate stratospheric warming, as the rate continues to climb around the globe.
Russia accused of plotting to plant explosives aboard US-bound airplanes: report
Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada.
Baby hippo Moo Deng picks Trump over Harris in 2024 election ‘prediction’
Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, chose a watermelon marked with Trump’s name in a playful prediction of the 2024 U.S. election, drawing widespread attention.
How Iceland's experimental 4-day workweek turned out
The report found that the change to a shorter workweek had significant results. Here's what the researchers learned.
Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul
A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.
Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran
Israel has launched a retaliation attack into Iran, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries.
United Nations Day: 79 years ago today the United Nations was born, October 24, 1945
United Nations Day is an annual commemorative day to reflect on the day the United Nations (UN) was born, October 24, 1945.
The Sphere is getting a second location following Las Vegas success
The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas in 2023 and is the world’s largest structure hosting concerts and sporting events.
Photos: Polish zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered Sumatran tigers
A Polish zoo is celebrating the birth of four bright-eyed Sumatran tiger cubs in what’s being hailed as “a breeding success on a global scale."
Dog spotted on top of Great Pyramid of Giza returns safely to the bottom
A dog that had scaled the Great Pyramid of Giza has returned safely to the bottom.
US sends stealth bombers to attack Houthi rebel bunkers
B-2 bombers targeted underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, and U.S. officials offered no details on the extent of the damage from the strikes.
Watch: Paraglider spots dog on top of Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
A paraglider recently captured a surprising sight at the Great Pyramid of Giza: a dog wandering around its summit.
Russian man rescued nearly 10 weeks adrift, 2 relatives found dead on boat
A Russian man was rescued on October 14 after spending nearly 10 weeks adrift on a boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, off the Siberian coast
Japan offers free domestic flights to tourists, but there's a catch
Japan Airlines is offering free domestic flights to international tourists as part of a promotion, but the deal comes with conditions. Find out how it works and the catch travelers need to know.
US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel
The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.