Qing dynasty jars bought for $25 at thrift store fetch over $74,000
A pair of jars found bought for £20 ($25) at a London thrift store sold at for almost 3,000 times that after they were identified as rare 18th-century ceramics.
2023-05-18 15:24
Prince Harry and Meghan involved in 'near catastrophic' paparazzi car chase in New York
Prince Harry and Meghan were involved in "near catastrophic car chase" involving a paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night, his spokesperson says.
2023-05-18 01:29
A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis has been extended. Here's everything you need to know
A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis following Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been extended for two months.
2023-05-18 00:49
'Low fertility trap': Why Italy's falling birth rate is causing alarm
Italy, a country once known for its big families gathered around the dinner table, is facing a crisis of unparalleled proportions.
2023-05-17 20:58
At least five killed by heavy flooding in Italy as Grand Prix canceled
At least five people have been killed by heavy flooding and mudslides in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna, with more than 5,000 residents being forced to evacuate, CNN affiliate Sky TG24 reported Wednesday, citing local authorities.
2023-05-17 19:57
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy loses appeal against corruption conviction
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has lost his appeal against a 2021 conviction for corruption and influence-peddling at the Paris court of appeals.
2023-05-17 16:57
Quad summit in Australia canceled after Joe Biden shortens Asia trip
A planned summit of Quad leaders from the United States, India, Australia, and Japan in Sydney next week has been canceled after US President Joe Biden pulled out of his visit, Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, adding that talks could still proceed as leaders visit Japan.
2023-05-17 11:18
UK, Netherlands are working to procure F-16 fighters for Ukraine, Downing Street says
Britain and the Netherlands are working on an "international coalition" to help Ukraine procure F-16 fighter jets that Kyiv says are vital to its defense as Russia ramps up its its aerial strikes, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday.
2023-05-17 10:53
Spanish police probe deadly explosion as 'potential case of domestic violence'
Authorities are investigating an explosion linked to the deaths of two people in Spain on Tuesday as a "potential case of domestic violence."
2023-05-17 04:29
Five men convicted for audacious $123M jewels heist in Dresden
Five men have been sentenced to several years in prison for their role in a $123 million heist that captured the world's attention for its brazenness, public broadcaster MDR reported Tuesday.
2023-05-17 02:24
American jailed for spying by China is a veteran pro-Beijing advocate who rubbed shoulders with senior Chinese officials, CNN reporting shows
The elderly American citizen sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court Monday on spying charges is a veteran leader of several pro-Beijing groups in the United States, who has rubbed shoulders for years with senior Chinese government officials, CNN reporting and research has found.
2023-05-16 23:57
US skips UN Nakba event marking dispossession of Palestinians after Israeli campaign
The event, the first of its kind to be held by the UN, commemorated the Nakba or "catastrophe" -- when roughly 700,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes in what is now Israel.
2023-05-16 21:29