Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
Two of the former world champion’s closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.
Saving South Africa’s threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines
A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.
What Stranger Things gets right about wormholes
The final episode of fifth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things is out this week, and the concept of a wormhole figures largely into
Meet five new species discovered in 2025
A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025. (Image credit: Alex Boersma)
Watch New Year’s 2026 celebrations from around the world in 3 minutes
From Dubai to London to Times Square, crowds cheered as fireworks burst across the night sky, lighting up the world in a shared celebration to
New Year’s 2026 celebrations from around the world
New Year’s 2026 celebrations from around the world
Elon Musk is giving legal help to an activist who posted a photo of a trans woman in a bathroom
Elon Musk thinks it’s okay to post a picture of someone in the bathroom without that person’s consent–as long as the person is transgender. The
Dr. Vinay Prasad: “The Incidence of Myocarditis Found for Young Men after SARS-CoV-2 Infection is Larger Than What We Found for Myocarditis Following COVID-19 Vaccination.”
That plus 12 other thoughts about Dr. Vinay Prasad’s recent memo. The post Dr. Vinay Prasad: “The Incidence of Myocarditis Found for Young Men after
China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan ‘unstoppable’
Taiwan’s Lai pledges to defend national sovereignty after Beijing holds live-fire drills around island.
Bangladesh’s big question: Will Khaleda Zia’s son build on her legacy?
Khaleda’s death marks the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda’s son Tarique Rahman?
U.S. military says 8 killed in strikes on 5 more alleged drug boats — but survivors jumped overboard
The U.S. military said Wednesday it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days, killing a total of eight people while others jumped overboard and
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
Zelensky says peace deal is 90% ready in New Year address
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year speech to tell troops that he “believed in you and our victory” in Ukraine.
Disney worker hurt stopping 180-kg fake boulder from hitting audience
The worker is “recovering” after he was seen on video being knocked off his feet by the 400-lb (180kg) rubber Indiana Jones prop.