UN calls on Taliban to end public executions, lashings and stonings in Afghanistan
Over the past six months, 274 men, 58 women and two boys were publicly flogged in Afghanistan, according to a report.
Over the past six months, 274 men, 58 women and two boys were publicly flogged in Afghanistan, according to a report.
Congo flooding has death toll approaching 400 as search continues
The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu.
The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu.
Coronation of King Charles: Top 5 viral moments
Top moments that stood out on social media included a red feather, a kiss, and, of course, the facial expressions of little Prince Louis.
Top moments that stood out on social media included a red feather, a kiss, and, of course, the facial expressions of little Prince Louis.
22 snakes, 1 chameleon found in check-in baggage by Indian customs officials
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
Indian customs intercepted baggage containing dozens of animals, including snakes and a chameleon.
Watch: Terrified commuters smash windows to escape smoke-filled London train
One witness said the doors wouldn't open despite smoke in the cars.
One witness said the doors wouldn't open despite smoke in the cars.
King Charles III coronation: Scenes from this historic event
King Charles III has been crowned at Westminster Abbey, the final mile of a seven-decade journey from heir to monarch.
King Charles III has been crowned at Westminster Abbey, the final mile of a seven-decade journey from heir to monarch.
Sneaker thieves steal $13K worth of right-foot sneakers: report
A group of thieves reportedly stole more than 200 sneakers from a shoe store in central Peru, but they unknowingly made off with only right-foot sneakers.
A group of thieves reportedly stole more than 200 sneakers from a shoe store in central Peru, but they unknowingly made off with only right-foot sneakers.
Fuel thieves erect altars to devil, death in Mexican tunnel
Photos showed offerings of food and candles had been left to the Devil and "Santa Muerte," a female figure worshipped by drug traffickers and the poor.
Photos showed offerings of food and candles had been left to the Devil and "Santa Muerte," a female figure worshipped by drug traffickers and the poor.
King Charles III's coronation could cost eye-popping amount
In some reports, costs are projected to reach $125 million.
In some reports, costs are projected to reach $125 million.
King Charles’ coronation draws apathy, criticism in former British colonies
Most of the Commonwealth's 56 member nations are former colonies of the British Empire. In some countries, many view King Charles' coronation as an occasion to recall colonialism’s painful and bloody past.
Most of the Commonwealth's 56 member nations are former colonies of the British Empire. In some countries, many view King Charles' coronation as an occasion to recall colonialism’s painful and bloody past.
Archeologists discover jewelry in the drains of ancient Roman bathhouses
The decorated stones – also known as intaglios – likely fell out of bathers’ signet rings and were lost down the drains, archaeologist Frank Giecco told the BBC in late January.
The decorated stones – also known as intaglios – likely fell out of bathers’ signet rings and were lost down the drains, archaeologist Frank Giecco told the BBC in late January.
King’s coronation: Splash and dash showers could rank supreme in first ceremony in 70 years
The official coronation is set to take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. The service is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. EDT, which will be 11 a.m. British Standard Time. The meteorological agency of the United Kingdom expects off-and-on showers with highs in the mid-60s.
The official coronation is set to take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey. The service is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. EDT, which will be 11 a.m. British Standard Time. The meteorological agency of the United Kingdom expects off-and-on showers with highs in the mid-60s.
Volkswagen sees sales decline in China, pledges recovery this year
Volkswagen sold 14.5% fewer vehicles in China, the world’s largest car market. Chinese auto rivals are developing new electric and hybrid vehicles at competitive prices and competing with foreign brands.
Volkswagen sold 14.5% fewer vehicles in China, the world’s largest car market. Chinese auto rivals are developing new electric and hybrid vehicles at competitive prices and competing with foreign brands.
Marathon runner with alopecia bullied online finds support from Twitter community
Lindsay Walter posted a photo of herself on Twitter to which one user commented, “You look like a sick, ugly man."
Lindsay Walter posted a photo of herself on Twitter to which one user commented, “You look like a sick, ugly man."
Serbia school shooter had list of students to target, police say
Police say a teenager who killed eight fellow students and a school guard drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of people he intended to target.
Police say a teenager who killed eight fellow students and a school guard drew sketches of classrooms and wrote a list of people he intended to target.
Man arrested after throwing suspected shotgun cartridges onto Buckingham Palace grounds, police say
London police say a controlled explosion has been carried out as a precaution outside Buckingham Palace after a man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
London police say a controlled explosion has been carried out as a precaution outside Buckingham Palace after a man was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.
King Charles’ coronation intimate guest list includes notable snubs
One of the biggest days in His Majesty King Charles III's life is quickly approaching.
One of the biggest days in His Majesty King Charles III's life is quickly approaching.
Tunisia coast sees 210 migrant bodies wash ashore in 2 weeks
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Preliminary examinations of the bodies indicated that the migrants were from sub-Saharan Africa, according to the National Guard’s Houssemeddine Jebabli.
Louis Vuitton transforms Seoul bridge into runway for fashion show
Louis Vuitton transformed a bridge spanning the Han River into a massive runway for its latest collection Saturday.
Louis Vuitton transformed a bridge spanning the Han River into a massive runway for its latest collection Saturday.
Zimbabwe launching a gold-backed digital currency
The digital push is an effort to stem the hyperinflation of the Zimbabwean dollar.
The digital push is an effort to stem the hyperinflation of the Zimbabwean dollar.