US returns looted antiquity to Palestinian Authority for first time ever

For the first time ever, the United States has returned a looted antiquity to the Palestinian Authority -- an Iron Age ivory "cosmetic spoon" that is almost 3,000 years old.


Dress worn by Princess Diana shortly before her death is up for sale

It might not be as famous as her head-turning "revenge dress," but an aubergine-colored silk velvet piece is still one of Princess Diana's most iconic gowns. The late royal wore it for both an official royal portrait in 1991 and an intimate Vanity Fair spread in 1997, just before her death.


Prominent Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba reportedly found dead

Kenyan police have discovered the body of a prominent LGBTQ rights campaigner stuffed inside a metal box in the west of the country, local media reported on Friday.


Why Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy's sporting ambitions

It's a partnership that's been hailed as "history in the making."


Inside the life of one of France's few young, female truckers

A young couple embraces in front of the grill of a 750-horsepower Volvo truck, their cream and beige ensembles matching the commercial vehicle's slick exterior. They pose for the camera, her face partially obscured by the playful roundness of her pantsuit's tulle shoulder pouf.


Air India's handling of unruly passengers criticized by regulator

Air India faced criticism on Thursday, January 5 from the country's aviation regulator for its handling of an unruly passenger on a flight from New York in November, and also acknowledged that a second similar incident occurred last month on a flight from Paris to New Delhi.


Analysis: Why Colombia was forced to backtrack on a promising ceasefire announcement

What began as a hopeful announcement of a six-month ceasefire with the National Liberation Army (ELN) and other armed groups in Colombia, has ended in a political entanglement that casts doubts on the armed groups' desire for peace -- and raises questions about Colombian President Gustavo Petro's future announcements regarding the ongoing peace process.


Adidas takes fashion house to court over famous stripes

Adidas and fashion house Thom Browne are facing off in a New York court after the sportswear giant claimed that the house's use of parallel bars on its apparel infringed on Adidas' trademarked "Three Stripes."


The world's most punctual airlines in 2022 were...

This week we've seen air passengers stranded in the Philippines after a power outage, flight delays in Florida and Denver, as well as the ongoing saga of Southwest Airlines' winter holiday meltdown.


Germany and Norway will build a big hydrogen pipeline

Germany just took a step closer to finding a long-term, greener replacement for Russian natural gas and coal.