COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Chicago activists construct 'Free Iran' message with thousands of flags
If you have flown into O'Hare off the lake over the past few days and had a window seat, you may have noticed a big message on the field off Montrose Harbor.
If you have flown into O'Hare off the lake over the past few days and had a window seat, you may have noticed a big message on the field off Montrose Harbor.
Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony
The WNBA star is being transferred to a Russian penal colony.
The WNBA star is being transferred to a Russian penal colony.
Chinese lottery player reportedly wins $30M and hides jackpot from wife and children
‘Mr. Li’ claimed his multimillion-dollar prize in a yellow mascot costume, according to the Guangxi Welfare Lottery.
‘Mr. Li’ claimed his multimillion-dollar prize in a yellow mascot costume, according to the Guangxi Welfare Lottery.
Brittney Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentence
A penal colony is a common type of Russian prison where detainees work for minimal pay.
A penal colony is a common type of Russian prison where detainees work for minimal pay.
Eggs thrown at King Charles III, man detained
A protester was arrested Wednesday after hurling eggs and vitriol at King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort.
A protester was arrested Wednesday after hurling eggs and vitriol at King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort.
Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.
Former Qatari national team player Khalid Salman made the statements in an interview, highlighting concerns about the conservative country’s treatment of gays and lesbians.
Professional Ukrainian soccer coach now with amateur team in Chicago after fleeing war
In February, Andriy Berezovchuk was coaching a professional team in Ukraine, just two miles from the Russian border. Then, the war began. Now, he's coaching an amateur soccer team in Chicago.
In February, Andriy Berezovchuk was coaching a professional team in Ukraine, just two miles from the Russian border. Then, the war began. Now, he's coaching an amateur soccer team in Chicago.
Total lunar eclipse to occur on Tuesday
Totality will last nearly 1 1/2 hours — from 5:16 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. EST — as Earth passes directly between the moon and sun.
Totality will last nearly 1 1/2 hours — from 5:16 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. EST — as Earth passes directly between the moon and sun.
At least 19 killed after small plane crashes in Tanzania
The plane was headed to Bukoba Airport.
The plane was headed to Bukoba Airport.
North Korea covertly sending artillery to Russia, White House says
The White House on Wednesday accused North Korea of covertly shipping a "significant number" of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine.
The White House on Wednesday accused North Korea of covertly shipping a "significant number" of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine.
Lee Jihan, K-Pop singer & actor, dies at 24 in Seoul crowd crush
The 24-year-old entertainer competed in a singing competition and moved into acting, where he appeared in a web-based sitcom in 2019.
The 24-year-old entertainer competed in a singing competition and moved into acting, where he appeared in a web-based sitcom in 2019.
Two US college students among more than 150 killed in Halloween stampede in South Korea
The two U.S. college students, both aged 20, were in South Korea studying abroad.
The two U.S. college students, both aged 20, were in South Korea studying abroad.
Suspension bridge collapse in India kills at least 133, officials say
The suspension bridge had reopened four days earlier after six months of repairs. Officials said it was overloaded with tourists drawn to the attraction during the Hindu festival season.
The suspension bridge had reopened four days earlier after six months of repairs. Officials said it was overloaded with tourists drawn to the attraction during the Hindu festival season.
Brazil elects Lula president again, defeating far-right Bolsonaro
His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.
His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.
South Korea mourns after more than 150 people killed in Halloween crowd surge
More than 80% of the dead are in their 20s and 30s, but at least four were teenagers.
More than 80% of the dead are in their 20s and 30s, but at least four were teenagers.
Death toll rises to 149 after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul, South Korea
Officials say people were crushed to death after a stampede near a major party spot in Seoul.
Officials say people were crushed to death after a stampede near a major party spot in Seoul.
Dog caught running off with human head in Mexico
A law enforcement official who was not authorized to be quoted by name said the head and other body parts had been left in an ATM booth in the town of Monte Escobedo late Wednesday.
A law enforcement official who was not authorized to be quoted by name said the head and other body parts had been left in an ATM booth in the town of Monte Escobedo late Wednesday.
Abandoned castles by the sea: A look at the most lavish ghost town on Earth
Some eight years after construction began, the half-castles of Burj Al Babas sit eerily empty, abandoned in what could be the most opulent ghost town on Earth.
Some eight years after construction began, the half-castles of Burj Al Babas sit eerily empty, abandoned in what could be the most opulent ghost town on Earth.
Missing Indonesian grandmother eaten alive by 22-foot python
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.
A search party located the python and found the missing woman inside after dissecting the reptile.