Phantom Island Mysteriously Appears, Then Vanishes on B.C. Reservoir
Officials first thought it was just an A.I. ruse, until they checked satellite images of northern British Columbia. It was there, until it was not.
What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods
Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.
Far-right Israeli minister storms Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection
Al-Aqsa is Islam’s third-holiest site; Jews call the area Temple Mount and link it to two ancient temples Ben-Gvir entered the compound accompanied by police guards and several Israeli occupiers. PHOTO: ANADOLU Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday under police protection, with circulating … Read more
Mel Gibson Apologizes After Mocking Sign Language Interpreter Onstage
The actor waved his hands in what seemed to be a derisive gesture while appearing at a fan event in Toronto over the weekend.
Brand New Day’ is now one of history’s top three films
Marvel blockbuster achieves feat once considered unthinkable; strings together week after week of box office dominance Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially climbed into the top three highest grossing films of all time at the worldwide box office, overtaking James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water after another enormous weekend in cinemas. The Sony and … Read more
U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine
The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.
Your Iran Questions, Answered
Today, we hand the mic over to reporters covering diplomacy, the White House, the Middle East and more.
Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change
The country is seeking urgent help from a special U.N. climate fund, but the program lacks money because the United States and others have been reluctant to contribute.
Sunita Marshall calls for boys to learn about menstruation alongside girls
Actor says early education can foster empathy and help break stigma within Pakistani households Actor Sunita Marshall has spoken about the stigma surrounding menstruation in Pakistani households, calling for boys to receive the same education about periods as girls so they grow up to become more empathetic partners, brothers and fathers. In a recent interview, … Read more
Hotel shortage hits Asian Games cricket
COLOMBO: The Asian Cricket Council has heard concerns over a lack of five-star hotel accommodation for players at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, a Sri Lankan official said Monday. The men’s and women’s T20 cricket will be played at Japan’s newly built cricket ground in Nisshin starting September 17. But reports of tents serving … Read more