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.

Respiratory illness being monitored
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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.

Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve

A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.

France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC

Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.

Final day of ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to expire in a matter of hours after six days. Hamas did release 10 more Israeli hostages yesterday, but both sides now are accusing the other of violating that ceasefire.

US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1

The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.

Indian rescuers remove all 41 workers who were trapped in tunnel for 17 days, minister says

The rescue mission was completed after rescuers reached the trapped workers earlier on Tuesday, ending a drawn-out rescue mission that had grabbed the country’s attention for days.

Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas

Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.

Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.