France To Open Debate On Legalizing Assisted Suicide
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a national debate on end-of-life options that will include exploring the possibility of legalizing assisted suicide.
Soccer To Resume In Britain After Pause Due To Queen's Death
Soccer was to resume in Britain on Monday after a pause over the weekend as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with lower-division games set to return to normal this week.
Queen Elizabeth II Remembered By Those In Charlotte
Local Members Of British Club Of Charlotte React to The Death Of Queen Elizabeth II. British club of Charlotte President Nicholas Rose remembers celebrating the Queen's silver jubilee in the 70's while living in London.
Queen Elizabeth II Dead At 96 After 70 Years On The Throne
Queen Elizabeth II, Britainβs longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
Queen Elizabeth II Under Medical Care Amid Health Fears
Buckingham Palace said Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision because doctors are βconcerned for Her Majestyβs health,β as members of her family traveled to be with the 96-year-old monarch in Scotland.
Stone Age Skeleton Missing Foot May Show Oldest Amputation
The 31,000-year-old skeleton of a young adult found in a cave in Indonesia that is missing its left foot and part of its left leg reveal the oldest known evidence of an amputation, according to a new study.
Attempt #2: New Launch Date & Time For Artemis I
After gathering more details on the Artemis 1 engine bleed issue, the second launch attempt has been pushed back.
Artemis I: The Next Giant Step For Exploration
Artemis 1 is an uncrewed test flight set to launch on Monday. This will set the stage to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.
Turkish Pop Star Jailed Over Joke About Religious Schools
Turkish pop star Gulsen has been arrested on charges of βinciting hatred and enmityβ with a joke she made about Turkeyβs religious schools, the countryβs state-run news agency reported
Saudi Doctoral Student Gets 34 Years In Prison For Tweets
A Saudi court has sentenced a doctoral student to 34 years in prison for spreading βrumorsβ and retweeting dissidents, according to court documents obtained Thursday, a decision that has drawn growing global condemnation.
New Scottish Law Makes Period Products Free For All
A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them.
J&J To End Sales Of Baby Powder With Talc Globally Next Year
Johnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it caused cancer.
London Kids To Be Offered Polio Shot After More Virus Found
Children ages 1-9 in London were made eligible for booster doses of a polio vaccine Wednesday after British health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple areas of the city but found no cases of the paralytic disease in people.
Beluga Whale Lost In French River Euthanized During Rescue
A beluga whale that became a French celebrity after a wrong turn took it up the Seine River had to be euthanized Wednesday after experiencing health complications during an urgent rescue operation, authorities said.
A Massive Sinkhole In Chile Is Being Investigated
Work has been temporarily suspended at a copper mine in Chile as a massive sinkhole quickly grows in size.
Munich's Oktoberfest Finally Back On After Pandemic Pause
Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the head of the famous Bavarian beer festival said Thursday.
Russian Judge Convicts WNBA's Griner, Gives 9-Year Sentence
A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling Thursday and sentenced her to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling.
Australia To Protect Barrier Reef By Banning Coal Mine
Australiaβs new government announced on Thursday it plans to prevent development of a coal mine due to the potential impact on the nearby Great Barrier Reef.
Spain Is Latest Nation With Reports Of Nightclub Needle Jabs
Police in Spain are investigating about 50 reported cases of women getting pricked with medical needles while at nightclubs or parties.
U.S. Offers Russia Deal For WNBA Star Brittney Griner And Jailed American Paul Whelan
The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
