Man found dead after being swept into sinkhole that opened up underneath pool
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at age 35
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Biden signs executive order aiming to punish captors of Americans held abroad
Biden's executive order comes as the ongoing detention in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner has brought increased attention to the population of Americans who are jailed abroad and designated by the U.S. as wrongfully detained.
Biden's executive order comes as the ongoing detention in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner has brought increased attention to the population of Americans who are jailed abroad and designated by the U.S. as wrongfully detained.
Possible cause of death revealed for 21 teens who died at South African bar
The deaths of the 21 teens last month shocked the country and resulted in several investigations by police and liquor license authorities.
The deaths of the 21 teens last month shocked the country and resulted in several investigations by police and liquor license authorities.
8 killed after Ukrainian cargo plane crashes in Greece
The An-12 cargo plane from Serbia was being flown by a Ukrainian aviation crew before it smashed into fields between two Greek villages late Saturday.
The An-12 cargo plane from Serbia was being flown by a Ukrainian aviation crew before it smashed into fields between two Greek villages late Saturday.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, marks milestone birthday
Camilla's 75th birthday comes at a time when the monarchy -- and her place in it -- are in a generational transition.
Camilla's 75th birthday comes at a time when the monarchy -- and her place in it -- are in a generational transition.
Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
In West Bank, Biden embraces 'two states for two peoples'
“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.
“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.
US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life.
White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia
The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
3 people gored during Spain's running of the bulls
One of the runners gored was a 25-year-old from Florida, the regional government said.
One of the runners gored was a 25-year-old from Florida, the regional government said.
15 people killed in bar shooting in South Africa
A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police.
A mass shooting at a tavern in Johannesburg's Soweto township has killed 15 people and left others in critical condition, according to police.
Protesters in Sri Lanka break into homes of president, prime minister
Sri Lanka’s president and prime minister agreed to resign Saturday after the country’s most chaotic day in months of political turmoil, with protesters storming both officials’ homes and setting fire to one of the buildings.
Sri Lanka’s president and prime minister agreed to resign Saturday after the country’s most chaotic day in months of political turmoil, with protesters storming both officials’ homes and setting fire to one of the buildings.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated while giving speech
Shinzo Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned in 2020, was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.
Shinzo Abe, who was Japan’s longest-serving leader when he resigned in 2020, was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech.
Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.
Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
Notre Dame Cathedral to get expanded park, underground entryway
Officials in Paris have revealed the winning plans for a redesign of the area around Notre Dame Cathedral as work continues to rebuild the fire-damaged icon.
Officials in Paris have revealed the winning plans for a redesign of the area around Notre Dame Cathedral as work continues to rebuild the fire-damaged icon.