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Violent protests erupt over train collision in Greece that killed 57
Costas Baltas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (ATHENS, Greece) — Anger over a same-track collision between two trains in Greece that killed nearly 60 people spilled onto the streets of Athens Sunday as a massive protest [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Blinken talks to Russia foreign minister: ‘End this war’
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — One year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, both sides are still fighting for control of areas in eastern and southern Ukraine. Ukrainian [Read More…]
World class musician returns to Easter Island to help save its culture
GMA (NEW YORK) — Mahani Teave was 19-years-old when she left her home on Easter Island to pursue a career as a pianist. Now, she’s returned home, bringing instruments with her to spread music across [Read More…]
Station manager in deadly head-on train collision in Greece faces manslaughter charges
Dimitris Lampropoulos/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (TEMPI, Greece) — A station manager faces manslaughter charges following a deadly high-speed train collision that killed dozens of people in central Greece, his attorney said Thursday. At least [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Blinken talks to Russia foreign minister: ‘End this war’
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — One year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, both sides are still fighting for control of areas in eastern and southern Ukraine. Ukrainian [Read More…]
At least 57 dead, dozens more injured in Greek train derailment
SAKIS MITROLIDIS/AFP via Getty Images (TEMPI, Greece) — At least 57 people were killed and more than 80 others were injured in a head-on collision between a freight train and a passenger train in Greece [Read More…]
Egypt unveils hidden tunnel inside Great Pyramid of Giza
Smartshots International/Getty Images (CAIRO) — A nine-meter long hidden passageway was discovered inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Egyptian tourism and antiquities minister announced on Thursday. The function of corridor inside the Pyramid of [Read More…]
Hidden dangers on Easter Island: The hunt for microplastics
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The deep blue waters, shimmering cliffs and palm tree-lined beaches of Easter Island face a growing threat: plastic. “So now there are some things that belonged to this beach. For [Read More…]
Two survivors of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre become citizens of Ghana, foundation says
Nipah Dennis/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Two survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre became Ghanaian citizens, the Justice for Greenwood Foundation, Inc. announced on Tuesday. Viola Ford Fletcher, 108, and Hughes Van Ellis, [Read More…]
Man survives at sea on ketchup
Emerline Anselm – CEO, EmoNews (PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad) — After surviving on ketchup while lost at sea for weeks, Elvis Francois said he is hoping a ketchup company’s social media search for him can [Read More…]
Peruvian man found carrying mummy at least 600 years old in food delivery bag
belterz/Getty Images (PUNO, Peru) — A man stopped for drinking in a park in Peru was found to be in possession of more than just a container of alcohol. Juan Cesar Bermejo, 26, had a 600 [Read More…]
Finland begins construction of barrier wall along border with Russia
pop_jop/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Finland has begun construction on a barrier fence along the border it shares with Russia, the country announced. Construction will begin on a pilot phase that’s 3 kilometers, or 1.8 [Read More…]
At least 38 dead, dozens more injured in Greek train derailment
SAKIS MITROLIDIS/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least 38 people were killed and more than 80 others injured in a head-on collision between a freight train and a passenger train in Greece late [Read More…]
Prince Harry, Meghan reportedly asked by King Charles III to leave Frogmore Cottage, their UK home
Steve Parsons/PA Images via Getty Images (LONDON) — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, may no longer have a residence in the United Kingdom to call home. Harry and Meghan, who [Read More…]
At least 36 dead, dozens more injured in Greek train derailment
SAKIS MITROLIDIS/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least 36 people were killed and more than 80 others injured in a head-on collision between a freight train and a passenger train in northern Greece [Read More…]
Greece train collision updates: Death toll rises to 36, dozens more injured
SAKIS MITROLIDIS/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least 36 people were killed and more than 80 others injured in a head-on collision between a freight train and a passenger train in northern Greece [Read More…]
Nigeria presidential election 2023: Bola Tinubu declared winner amid calls for a rerun
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (MAIDUGURI, Nigeria) — Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of Nigeria’s presidential election early Wednesday, amid calls from the opposition for a rerun in Africa’s largest democracy. Independent National Electoral [Read More…]
Iran can make enough material for nuclear device in ‘about 12 days,’ US official says
KeithBinns/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A top Pentagon official said Tuesday that Iran could make the nuclear material for a device in about 12 days if it wanted to do so. Last week, the International Atomic [Read More…]
Ukraine military adviser: ‘Our air defense system will not be complete without F-16s’ from US
ABC News (KYIV, Ukraine) — The war in Ukraine is entering its second year as fighting continues on the eastern frontline, where the battle for Bakhmut has intensified in recent weeks. The United Nations says [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Vladimir Putin admits military losses
Anton Petrus/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — One year after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, both sides are still fighting for control of areas in eastern and southern Ukraine. Ukrainian [Read More…]