On This Day, Aug. 21: U.S. peeps first total solar eclipse in 38 years
On Aug. 21, 2017, millions watched the United States' first total solar eclipse in 38 years.
Barack Obama calls on America to 'be force for good' in Democratic convention speech
Kamala Harris officially became the 2024 Democratic nominee for president with Tuesday's DNC ceremonial roll call in Chicago, as Barack and Michelle Obama closed out the night with appeals for hope, unity and civility.
Russia repels Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, city's mayor says
Russian forces overnight and into Wednesday were repelling a Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow that officials say is among the largest to target the capital city amid the war.
Watch highlights from Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention in 3 minutes
Watch highlights from the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff all spoke to rally support for Vice President Harris.
Billionaires Timothy Mellon and Mike Bloomberg inject massive sums into 2024 super PACs
Wealthy businessman Timothy Mellon and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wrote huge, eight-figure checks in July to support major super PACs.
US criticises Israeli PM's 'maximalist' ceasefire stance
A senior US official says Benjamin Netanyahu's reported comments are “not constructive to getting a ceasefire deal".
Everest's Sherpas fear their homes could wash away
Climate change is melting glaciers at unprecedented rates - and putting thousands in Nepal at risk.
Hulk Hogan jokes about body slamming Kamala Harris
The former wrestler, who supports Donald Trump, also made comments about the vice-president's racial identity.
Key moments when Harris and Obama's political paths crossed
Two decades after they first met, he will use his convention speech to try to propel her to the White House.
Four bodies found by divers searching sunken superyacht
Four bodies have been found by divers searching the wreck of the superyacht that sunk off the coast of Sicily.Two of the bodies have been recovered
Andrew Tate's home raided amid new claims of trafficking minors
Masked police have raided properties owned by Andrew Tate amid new allegations of trafficking minors and sex with a minor.Romania's organised crime agency DIICOT said it
Baby rescued after being stranded on island for days
A baby has been rescued on the Greek island of Tilos after being stranded with his parents for three days, officials have said.The boy, said to
Tim Walz accused of lying about fertility treatment but wife reveals they did undergo IUI
Tim Walz's wife has confirmed she did not use IVF to have their daughter, as the Democrat's rival JD Vance accused him of lying about the fertility treatment the couple underwent.
More than $5m worth of crystal meth found by border officials disguised as watermelons
More than $5m worth of methamphetamines were seized in California after they were disguised as hundreds of watermelons, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency said.