Medieval girl buried face down, ankles possibly tied, to prevent 'return' from the grave
Analysis of the remains of a young Medieval girl, who was buried face down with her ankles potentially tied together, suggests extra measures were taken to ensure "she could not 'return' from the grave," archaeologists have said.
2023-08-17 23:51
Trump's court time in Fulton County will be quick. Others die waiting
The criminal justice system for most defendants in Fulton County is notoriously slow and dangerous.
2023-08-16 08:47
Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week
Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.
2023-08-15 18:17
US National Guard soldier dies and another is hospitalized at Mississippi's Camp Shelby after reporting symptoms associated with heat-related injuries
One US National Guard soldier at Mississippi's Camp Shelby died on Friday and another has since been sent to the hospital after both reported symptoms associated with heat injury amid sweltering regional temperatures, the military agency said.
2023-08-15 15:21
Himachal Pradesh: Almost 50 dead as heavy rains hit Indian state
Torrential rains have led to landslides, cloudbursts and heavy flooding in Himachal Pradesh state.
2023-08-15 00:29
Cambodia: Thousands of war-era explosives found buried at high school
Thousands of unexploded munitions were discovered buried in the grounds of a high school.
2023-08-14 04:46
Migrant boats in the Mediterranean: Why are so many people dying?
The BBC explores the many reasons why the central Mediterranean is among the deadliest migration routes.
2023-08-13 10:29
Nigeria mosque collapse: At least seven die in Zaria
A crack had been discovered in one of the walls on Thursday, an official told local media.
2023-08-13 00:20
Rare walrus calf dies after being rescued in Alaska
A rare walrus calf that was under 24/7 care after being found wandering alone in northern Alaska has died, according to the Alaska SeaLife Center.
2023-08-12 23:51
Hiker dies after falling off mountain inside Grand Teton National Park
A California woman died after falling off a mountain in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, the National Park Service said.
2023-08-12 22:17
Islamic State attack on army bus kills 33 Syrian soldiers
The jihadists surrounded a military bus in Deir al-Zour province before opening fire, reports say.
2023-08-12 19:57
Fourteen days across the Atlantic, perched on a ship’s rudder
Four Nigerian stowaways set out for Europe on a tanker rudder. Two weeks later they were in Brazil.
2023-08-12 10:45