Researchers discover 100 new alien-like species off the coast of Chile
Scientists identified species including deep-sea corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, squat lobsters, and others.
'Oldest dog ever,' Bobi, stripped of title by Guinness World Records after death
GWR said Thursday that following a review it no longer has the evidence it needs to support Bobi’s claim as the record holder.
Two giant pandas are being sent to San Diego Zoo from China
China is planning to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo this year, quelling fears after nearly all the iconic bears on loan to U.S. zoos were sent home as bilateral relations began to sour.
United Airlines to resume flights to Israel in March, following security consultations and safety analysis
United Airlines is set to resume flights to Israel in March, following a suspension due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
School bus-sized satellite fell to Earth somewhere over North Pacific Ocean
The European Space Agency's ERS-2 satellite captured data on Earth's land, oceans and polar caps, including monitoring natural disasters.
Ewen MacIntosh, Ricky Gervais’ ‘The Office’ actor, dies at 50
Ricky Gervais’ “The Office” star Ewen MacIntosh has died. Gervais paid tribute to the late actor, calling him “very funny and very lovely” and “an absolute original.”
Pork latte: Starbucks Reserve in China adds savory flavor to its menu
The “Abundant Year Savory Latte" or “Lucky Savory Latte" is available for a limited time.
Who is Julian Assange and what did he publish?
The WikiLeaks founder has spent years fighting extradition to the U.S. to face spying charges after his website leaked classified documents in 2010.
US again vetoes UN resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza
An Arab-backed United Nations resolution, demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, was vetoed by the United States on Tuesday.
Rare Tropical Storm Akará forms off coast of Brazil
Akará is the first named system in the South Atlantic Basin since 2022.
Authorities start search for missing South Florida woman visiting Spain
Dual investigations have now been launched into the disappearance of Ana Maria Knezevic.
Tourist admits raping, killing Illinois woman near famous German castle
An American man on Monday admitted to charges of murder and rape after he allegedly pushed two Chicago-area women down a ravine, fatally injuring one of them near Germany's Neuschwanstein castle last year.
Man killed by lion after entering enclosure at zoo: 'The animal attacked'
A zoo guest who decided to climb a wall to enter a lion enclosure to apparently take a selfie was mauled to death by the animal Thursday, according to reports.
Taylor Swift fan, 16, killed in car crash on the way to pop star's Eras concert in Australia
A young fan of Taylor Swift was killed in a car accident while she was on the way to the pop star's Friday night concert in Melbourne, Australia.
Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, dies in prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison on Friday, according to the country’s prison agency. Here's what's known about his death.
Meaty rice developed by growing animal cells inside grains
Move over lab-grown chicken. Scientists developed a hybrid beef rice by growing animal muscle and fat cells inside rice grains.
London’s iconic Tube map getting an update with new names, colors
London’s Overground lines will be given six new names and colors to make it easier to navigate for locals and visitors.
Iran declares Antarctica its property in direct challenge to Biden, global treaty
An Iranian Navy commander announced a planned military base at the South Pole.
Newly-found Roman villa may have been where Pliny the Elder saw Mount Vesuvius eruption
The inhabitants of this “monumental" Roman villa, dating back to around the 1st century AD, may have witnessed one of the most violent cataclysms in history.
WWII soldier's remains found, ending family's 80-year search: 'He's a hero'
The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.