More elephants evolving to be tuskless after years of poaching, researchers say
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
Researchers have pinpointed how years of civil war and poaching in Mozambique have led to a greater proportion of elephants that will never develop tusks.
New Zealand prime minister keeps cool amid earthquake during news conference
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was visibly startled by an earthquake during a news conference, but she quickly smiled and turned her attention back to the reporter.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was visibly startled by an earthquake during a news conference, but she quickly smiled and turned her attention back to the reporter.
Melbourne residents cheer as city lifts 6th COVID-19 lockdown
When Melbourne began lifting COVID-19 restrictions at midnight, its residents were eager to celebrate.
When Melbourne began lifting COVID-19 restrictions at midnight, its residents were eager to celebrate.
Queen Elizabeth II returns to Windsor Castle after hospital stay
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II went to a hospital in London on Wednesday but was back at Windsor Castle on Friday and in good spirits.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II went to a hospital in London on Wednesday but was back at Windsor Castle on Friday and in good spirits.
Massive sunfish rescued from fishnet off Spanish coast
A sunfish weighing more than 2,200 pounds and measuring 9 feet 5 inches long was released back into the ocean after it became trapped in a fishing net off the coast of Ceuta, Spain, on October 4, scientists said.
A sunfish weighing more than 2,200 pounds and measuring 9 feet 5 inches long was released back into the ocean after it became trapped in a fishing net off the coast of Ceuta, Spain, on October 4, scientists said.
US COVID-19 vaccine donations: Nation marks 200M doses shared globally
The U.S. on Thursday donated its 200 millionth COVID-19 shot to help vaccinate the rest of the world, the White House said.
The U.S. on Thursday donated its 200 millionth COVID-19 shot to help vaccinate the rest of the world, the White House said.
COVID-19 cases soar in Czech Republic; new restrictions imposed
The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government will require everyone to wear face coverings at workplaces.
The Czech Republic has been hit by a steep rise in coronavirus infections that have reached levels unseen since late April. In response, the government will require everyone to wear face coverings at workplaces.
Freak storm dumps giant hail on Australia
New South Wales emergency services launched a “large-scale multi-agency response” after a supercell storm hit parts of the state’s North Coast on October 20.
New South Wales emergency services launched a “large-scale multi-agency response” after a supercell storm hit parts of the state’s North Coast on October 20.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI hopes to soon join friends in 'the afterlife'
In a letter reproduced in German media, the emeritus pope writes that he hopes he can be soon reunited with his friends who have passed away.
In a letter reproduced in German media, the emeritus pope writes that he hopes he can be soon reunited with his friends who have passed away.
Haiti kidnapping: Negotiations drag on over 17 abducted missionaries
Negotiations stretched into a fourth day seeking the return of 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group kidnapped by a gang in Haiti.
Negotiations stretched into a fourth day seeking the return of 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group kidnapped by a gang in Haiti.
Queen Elizabeth accepts medical advice to rest, cancels trip
Queen Elizabeth II has accepted medical advice to rest for a few days and has canceled a trip to Northern Ireland.
Queen Elizabeth II has accepted medical advice to rest for a few days and has canceled a trip to Northern Ireland.
Haiti kidnapping: Gang reportedly seeks $17M ransom for US missionaries
A Haiti gang that kidnapped 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group has reportedly demanded a $17 million ransom for them.
A Haiti gang that kidnapped 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group has reportedly demanded a $17 million ransom for them.
‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
Haiti kidnapping: US seeks release of 17 missionaries abducted by gang
U.S. officials are working with Haitian authorities to secure the release of 16 Americans and one Canadian abducted by the 400 Mawozo gang.
U.S. officials are working with Haitian authorities to secure the release of 16 Americans and one Canadian abducted by the 400 Mawozo gang.
Russian film crew lands after shoot onboard space station
The capsule, descending under a red-and-white striped parachute after entering Earth’s atmosphere, landed upright in the steppes of Kazakhstan on schedule at 0435 GMT Sunday with Oleg Novitskiy, Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko aboard.
The capsule, descending under a red-and-white striped parachute after entering Earth’s atmosphere, landed upright in the steppes of Kazakhstan on schedule at 0435 GMT Sunday with Oleg Novitskiy, Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko aboard.
17 American missionaries kidnapped by gang in Haiti, religious group says
Children are among the group of 17 U.S. missionaries that has been kidnapped by a gang in Haiti, according to a religious group with direct knowledge of the incident.
Children are among the group of 17 U.S. missionaries that has been kidnapped by a gang in Haiti, according to a religious group with direct knowledge of the incident.
Police: Confessed child killer beaten to death by mob after escaping Kenyan jail
A Kenyan man who had confessed to killing a dozen children and escaped from prison this week has been killed by a mob, police said.
A Kenyan man who had confessed to killing a dozen children and escaped from prison this week has been killed by a mob, police said.
ISIS claims responsibility for mosque bombing in south Afghanistan
ISIS says its members are responsible for a deadly suicide bombing on a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan.
ISIS says its members are responsible for a deadly suicide bombing on a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan.
Suicide attack at mosque in Afghanistan's Kandahar province kills 47
Suicide bombers attacked a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that was packed for Friday prayers, killing at least 47 people.
Suicide bombers attacked a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that was packed for Friday prayers, killing at least 47 people.
British lawmaker stabbed to death inside church
British Conservative lawmaker David Amess was stabbed to death on Friday during a routine meeting with constituents at a church in eastern England, an attack that united the U.K.'s fractious politicians in shock and sorrow.
British Conservative lawmaker David Amess was stabbed to death on Friday during a routine meeting with constituents at a church in eastern England, an attack that united the U.K.'s fractious politicians in shock and sorrow.