France Returns to the Streets: Nationwide Student Protests Revive a Centuries-Old Tradition
France has a long history of turning political and social discontent into mass protest. From the French Revolution of 1789…
Siberia on Alert After Suspected Pneumonic Plague Death, Nearly 200 Monitored
IRKUTSK, RUSSIA — Health authorities in Siberia are investigating a suspected case of pneumonic plague after the death of a…
Protocol or Internet Mystery? Did Balkan Leaders Really Take Photos With Trump?
Photos of Balkan and European leaders with U.S. President Donald Trump, taken during a reception on the sidelines of the…
On This Day: Alexander the Great Pursues Darius III After Gaugamela
On October 2, 331 BC, one day after his decisive victory at the Battle of Gaugamela, Alexander the Great continued…
Seven of the World’s 10 Richest People Change Places in Forbes Ranking
The world’s billionaire rankings shifted sharply over the past month, with seven of the planet’s 10 wealthiest people changing positions…
G7 to Release 100 Million Barrels From Emergency Reserves as Diesel Prices Surge
The Group of Seven nations agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel, crude oil and other emergency energy…
UN Expert: Indigenous Knowledge Is Essential to Tackling Planetary Crises
Indigenous Peoples should be recognized not only as communities affected by climate change and environmental destruction, but as key partners…
One Billion Meals Wasted Every Day as Millions Still Face Hunger
Every day, the equivalent of 1 billion meals is wasted around the world, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.…
In the Ottoman Empire, Even Birds Had Palaces
Centuries ago in the Ottoman Empire, compassion for animals became part of everyday life and even part of architecture. In…
Cat Becomes the Most Charming Host at a Bar in Montenegro
A bar in Montenegro has found perhaps the most charming way to welcome its guests — with a cat leading…