German court sentences 5 to prison for $129 million jewelry heist
The crime was considered one of Germany's most spectacular jewelry heists in recent history.
The crime was considered one of Germany's most spectacular jewelry heists in recent history.
Slovak authorities investigate zookeeper's death in animal enclosure
Authorities in Slovakia launched an investigation after a zookeeper was found dead in an animal enclosure, officials said Tuesday.
Authorities in Slovakia launched an investigation after a zookeeper was found dead in an animal enclosure, officials said Tuesday.
Watch: Platypuses return to Australian national park after being locally extinct for 50 years
So far, five females have been reintroduced to Sydney’s Royal national Park and another four males will follow in the coming weeks.
So far, five females have been reintroduced to Sydney’s Royal national Park and another four males will follow in the coming weeks.
Skeletons discovered in Pompeii show deaths by earthquake, not just Vesuvius' eruption
The two skeletons, believed to be men, were found beneath a wall that collapsed before the area was covered in volcanic material.
The two skeletons, believed to be men, were found beneath a wall that collapsed before the area was covered in volcanic material.
Climate danger: UN forecasts 2 in 3 chance of briefly hitting key heat limit soon
The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.
The world has been inching closer to the 1.5-degree threshold due to human-caused climate change for years. Scientists expect a temporary burst of heat from an El Nino will supercharge this.
Sherpa guide climbs Mount Everest for 26th time, tying all-time record
Pasang Dawa Sherpa reached the summit on Sunday morning, matching the record set by a fellow Nepalese guide for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak.
Pasang Dawa Sherpa reached the summit on Sunday morning, matching the record set by a fellow Nepalese guide for the most ascents of the world’s highest peak.
China sentences US citizen, 78, to life in prison on spying charges
Details of the charges against John Shing-Wan Leung, who was first detained on April 15, 2021, have not been publicly released.
Details of the charges against John Shing-Wan Leung, who was first detained on April 15, 2021, have not been publicly released.
Israel, Islamic Jihad agree on cease-fire to halt 5 days of fighting
Israel and the Islamic Jihad militant group in the Gaza Strip agreed to an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire late Saturday, seeking to halt five days of intense fighting that killed 33 Palestinians, including at least 13 civilians.
Israel and the Islamic Jihad militant group in the Gaza Strip agreed to an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire late Saturday, seeking to halt five days of intense fighting that killed 33 Palestinians, including at least 13 civilians.
Eurovision 2023: Swedish singer Loreen wins global music competition
Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with her power ballad “Tattoo," at a colorful, eclectic music competition clouded for a second year running by the war in Ukraine.
Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with her power ballad “Tattoo," at a colorful, eclectic music competition clouded for a second year running by the war in Ukraine.
Housing association discovers body of tenant six years after death
The association officials also reportedly discovered a 1½-foot pile of unopened mail, food that expired in 2017 and reading glasses on a TV guide for May 4, 2017.
The association officials also reportedly discovered a 1½-foot pile of unopened mail, food that expired in 2017 and reading glasses on a TV guide for May 4, 2017.
Doomsday cult death toll hits 200 in Kenya, with more than 600 reported missing
Autopsies conducted on more than 100 bodies last week showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation and injuries from blunt objects.
Autopsies conducted on more than 100 bodies last week showed the victims died of starvation, strangulation, suffocation and injuries from blunt objects.
Fishy business: 27 arrested in illegal eel trafficking investigation
According to the Civil Guard, 1.5 tons of live eels were seized, along with “several tons of frozen batches” of eels not suitable for the food chain.
According to the Civil Guard, 1.5 tons of live eels were seized, along with “several tons of frozen batches” of eels not suitable for the food chain.
Serbians hand over thousands of weapons to authorities following deadly mass shooting
The Serbian Interior Ministry on Thursday said on Instagram that police also have received nearly 300,000 rounds of ammunition and about 470 explosive devices during the same period.
The Serbian Interior Ministry on Thursday said on Instagram that police also have received nearly 300,000 rounds of ammunition and about 470 explosive devices during the same period.
Watch: Crews blow up German autobahn bridge
The bridge was deemed unsafe after a routine check in 2021.
The bridge was deemed unsafe after a routine check in 2021.
Spain plans to ban outdoor work during extreme heat
Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz said that the government will modify occupational risk legislation to prohibit outdoor work when the weather agency issues red or orange alerts.
Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz said that the government will modify occupational risk legislation to prohibit outdoor work when the weather agency issues red or orange alerts.
US to begin denying asylum at Mexico border, open 100 migration hubs
The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.
The U.S. will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection, as plans are being finalized to create new legal pathways.
French reporter killed in Ukraine by rocket fire: 'We are devastated'
Arman Soldin, a video coordinator for the international French news agency Agence France-Presse, was 32 years old.
Arman Soldin, a video coordinator for the international French news agency Agence France-Presse, was 32 years old.
US stops Russian cyber operation that stole sensitive information from dozens of countries
The Justice Department says it has disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that stole sensitive information from computer networks in dozens of countries, including the U.S. and other NATO members.
The Justice Department says it has disrupted a long-running Russian cyberespionage campaign that stole sensitive information from computer networks in dozens of countries, including the U.S. and other NATO members.
Woman survives 5 days stranded in Australian bush with only a few snacks, bottle of wine
Footage, taken by police, shows the moment the woman was found after becoming stranded.
Footage, taken by police, shows the moment the woman was found after becoming stranded.
Delta flight from Detroit diverted due to 'unruly' passenger
Delta Flight 134 diverted to Boston Logan International Airport just before 9 p.m. Friday where the plane was met by law enforcement and the passenger taken off the flight.
Delta Flight 134 diverted to Boston Logan International Airport just before 9 p.m. Friday where the plane was met by law enforcement and the passenger taken off the flight.