US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza

The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.

Notre Dame reopening: 1 year until cathedral reopens to public after devastating fire

With the reopening of the world-famous Paris landmark drawing closer by the day, they’re now beginning to picture their return to the place they call home.

Notre Dame cathedral to reopen in 1 year after devastating fire in 2019

Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.

Daddy Yankee retires from reggaeton to devote his life to Christianity

The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.

2023 Word of the Year is Rizz, according to Oxford University; What does it mean?

Some people say that Rizz is in you, not taught or learned, so you are just born with it, but there has been no confirmation as to where it comes from.

Spotify to cut 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year

“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."

Paris police apprehend man accused of targeting pedestrians, killing 1

French police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France's interior minister said.

Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.

Venice to test entry fee, cap on visitors to famous canals

Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage site, narrowly escaped being placed on a danger list because of the threat of overtourism on its delicate ecosystem.

Earthquake strikes off southern Philippines; tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday night off the coast of the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, and Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning.

Italian city braces for collapse of ancient leaning tower

The leaning tower is one of the so-called Two Towers that have become symbolic of the Italian city of Bologna.

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U.S. health officials are monitoring a mysterious respiratory illness infecting children throughout China. States like Massachusetts and Ohio are reporting high numbers of similar illnesses in kids but at this time, health experts say the cases are not linked to China.

Quick thinking 'mermaid' narrowly escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank

A woman swimming in a mermaid costume had a narrow escape from drowning after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a shopping mall, with the terrifying moment captured on video.