Rescuers try to save stranded whale Timmy with the help of air cushions
BERLIN (AP) — Rescuers in Germany began an elaborate operation Thursday to save a sick humpback whale that…
Toads and frogs survive a tricky road journey with Polish volunteers’ help
OTREBUSY, Poland (AP) — On rainy spring nights in a forest near the Polish capital, a citizen “Frog…
An unofficial ban keeps K-pop at bay in China
BEIJING (AP) — As mega K-pop group BTS returns to the stage after a hiatus of more than…
Iran’s Hormuz toll proposal violates global trade norms
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — To end the war with the United States and Israel, Iran is demanding the…
Car shell suspended on rock face above British Columbia highway in apparent prank
SQUAMISH, British Columbia (AP) — Authorities in British Columbia urged people to stay away from a rock face…
Seoul says it’s fair to view Kim’s teen daughter as his heir
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency says it’s now fair to view the teenage daughter…
Reporter kidnapped in Baghdad was known for pursuing gutsy assignments
BAGHDAD (AP) — American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson often worked without formal assignments from editors and on a…
Even McDonald’s tries to follow the lean Lenten diet in Greece
TRIKORFO, Greece (AP) — Can a centuries-old ritual of spiritual renewal rekindle a New Year’s resolution to build…
Thieves steal Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse paintings in brazen Italian heist
ROME (AP) — Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros…
Seahawks to kick off 2026 NFL regular season on Wednesday, Sept. 9 in Seattle
The National Football League announced today that the 2026 NFL Kickoff presented by YouTube TV is scheduled for…
Banksy ‘unmasking’ by media raises questions about art and identity
LONDON (AP) — Years before the rise of Instagram, Banksy figured out that the key to real influence…
Rhinos return to protected area in Uganda, marking a milestone against poaching
KARAMOJA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where they were…