Women’s World Cup: Brazil going after first championship | July 24, 2023
Brazil scored a hat trick to beat Panama in Group F action. Later today, Colombia faces Korea Republic.
North Korea fires ballistic missile after US submarine arrives in South Korea
South Korea's military says North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile into its eastern sea, adding to a recent streak in weapons testing.
Greece wildfires: Evacuations ordered on island of Rhodes as blazes continue across country
The most serious fire is on the island of Rhodes. Some 19,000 people have been evacuated from several locations on Rhodes as wildfires burned for a sixth day.
Indonesian fitness influencer Justyn Vicky crushed to death by 450-pound barbell
Justyn Vicky, who had amassed over 30,000 followers on Instagram, suffered a fatal accident when he was trying to stretch his legs while holding the barbell over his shoulders. He was accompanied by a spotter.
Artist SAYPE uses Swiss mountain slopes as his canvas
SAYPE is best known for his 2019 series called “Beyond Walls" where he painted hands holding one another in cities across the world.
Suspected lioness on the loose near Berlin: police
Nearby residents were advised to stay indoors if possible, to refrain from walks and jogs in the woods, and to take dogs at most for short walks on a leash.
Gunman kills 2 in New Zealand ahead of Women's World Cup
A gunman has killed two people at a downtown construction site in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland on Thursday, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.
Iceland ranks as the most peaceful country on Earth. Here's why the US ranks so low
Belarus, which has agreed to house nuclear weapons for Vladimir Putin, is ranked higher on the global peace index than the United States.
Americans who have crossed into North Korea over the years
The U.S. and U.S.-led United Nations Command say they are working to resolve the situation involving a U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea at a border village.
Romanian court rules to keep Andrew Tate under house arrest as human trafficking case continues
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled to extend by another 30 days the house arrest of Andrew Tate, the divisive social media influencer who is charged with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
Vandals target Walmart heiress's multimillion-dollar superyacht
The incident was related to a protest by an environmental group against carbon emissions.
Pod of 55 pilot whales die after getting stranded on beach in Scotland
A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland.
American soldier facing military disciplinary action flees to North Korea while touring village
Two U.S. officials say Private 2nd Class Travis King had just been released from a South Korean prison where he'd been held on assault charges and was facing military disciplinary actions in the U.S.
US sends nuclear-armed submarine to S. Korea in show of force against N. Korea
The United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea on Tuesday for the first time in four decades, as the allies warned North Korea that any use of the North's nuclear weapons in combat would result in the end of its regime.
Jane Birkin, singer and actress who inspired Hermes Birkin handbag, dead at 76
The actress and singer inspired the iconic Hermes Birkin handbag, released in 1984.
Kindergarten teacher executed in China for poisoning 25 students, killing 1
China has seen a rise in school attacks in recent years.
Fashion retailer Shein faces lawsuit citing RICO violations, a law originally used against organized crime
China’s fast fashion retailer Shein is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering.
Doctors reattach boy's head after car accident thanks to 'amazing' surgery
Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, a Jerusalem hospital announced this week.
Traveling to Europe this summer? Get ready for long lines and crowded attractions
Many Americans traveling to Europe this summer are motivated by "revenge tourism" — so eager to explore again that they're undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.
Cranes hoist massive oak trusses onto Notre Dame Cathedral 4 years after fire
Expert carpenters used medieval techniques to construct the Notre Dame trusses, which measure 46 to 52 feet wide and 39 to 43 feet high.