Seoul's mayor found dead, after seven-hour search
The mayor of Seoul -- considered the second-most powerful official in South Korea -- has been found dead on a mountainside within the capital city.
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International students may need to leave US if their universities transition to online-only learning
The move may affect thousands of foreign students who come to the United States to attend universities or participate in training programs, as well as non-academic or vocational studies.
Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19 after months of dismissing the seriousness of the virus
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for Covid-19, following months of downplaying the virus.
7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Mexico
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred Tuesday along the southern coastline of Mexico.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve survival from COVID-19.
Pilot's condition unknown after US Air Force fighter jet crashes in the North Sea off England
"A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle crashed at approximately 0940 [local time] today in the North Sea. The aircraft was from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom," the statement said. "At the time of the accident, the aircraft was on a routine training mission with one pilot on board."
NASA spacecraft sends back images of stars from 4.3 billion miles away
From its unique vantage point 4.3 billion miles from Earth, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has captured images of nearby stars — and the stars appear to be in different positions than where we see them from Earth.
Entire Swedish spa village on sale for $7 million
When the world is feeling just too much, imagine how great it would be to start afresh.
The loneliest of D-Day remembrances is hit by pandemic
Saturday's D-Day remembrance in Normandy has turned out to be one of the loneliest remembrances ever.
NASA, SpaceX launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in a decade
A SpaceX rocket and spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts soared into outer space Saturday — marking the first time humans have traveled into Earth's orbit from US soil in nearly a decade.
Zookeeper in critical condition after being mauled by lions
A zookeeper in Australia is in critical condition after being mauled by two lions while cleaning their enclosure on Friday, authorities said.
Queen guitarist Brian May says he 'could have died' after he was rushed to hospital with heart attack
Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he was rushed to the hospital by his doctor after suffering a heart attack.
NASA is looking for participants to isolate in a Russian lab for 8 months
With people across the globe already in social isolation because of the coronavirus pandemic, why not get paid to do it?
Hungary bans people from legally changing gender
Hungary has banned people from legally changing gender, in a move rights groups said could lead to further intolerance and discrimination against the LGBTQ community in the country.
India and Bangladesh are already suffering with coronavirus. Now a super cyclone is heading their way
A powerful cyclone that formed in the Bay of Bengal is headed directly for the India-Bangladesh border, bringing with it the potential for major destruction and upheaval in two countries that are still battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK map for leaving lockdown phases in return to work, school
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a modest easing of the country's coronavirus lockdown and outlined his government's road map for further lifting restrictions in the coming months.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un appears in public amid health rumors
North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un has made his first public appearance in 20 days amid rumors about his health.
Koalas injured in Australia bushfires re-released into wild
In a spot of good news, several koalas who were injured in bushfires in Australia in 2019 have been re-released into the wild.
Global concert raises more than $127M for WHO emergency response fund
Some of the world's top stars have helped to raise nearly $128 million for the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic by performing in a concert broadcast globally.
Baraboo man arrested for 4th offense OWI after hit and run accident
Michael I. Brooks, 61, was arrested Monday on suspicion of fourth operating while intoxicated after being involved in a hit and run accident.
Spain passes 10,000 deaths after its highest single-day rise yet -- but the curve is stabilizing
Spain passed another grim milestone as it grappled to contain its coronavirus outbreak on Thursday, reporting that more than 10,000 have now died in the country as a result of the virus.
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
Australian woman finds huge Burmese python on her porch
Australia is famously home to all sorts of exotic animals, including snakes.
Japanese PM and IOC chief agree to postpone 2020 Olympics
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to postpone the Olympics by about one year.
