Russian celebrities and influencers are facing backlash over an $11,000-per-ticket costume party with a "nude illusion" theme as Ukraine war rages.
For the first time in over a century, Ukrainians celebrated Christmas on December 25. The move marks an ongoing shift for the country in an attempt to break away from Russia's political, historical, and cultural influence.
Drone footage shows scenes from Gaza before and after Israel began bombing in retaliation for the October 7 Hamas attacks.
13-year-old Yazan Fasfous works side-by-side with his mother at European Gaza Hospital as bombs rain down in the Israel-Hamas war.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin met in Beijing, signaling a stronger alliance between the two countries.
Houthi rebels are hijacking and attacking ships in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed militant group that controls much of northern Yemen is demanding a total cease-fire in Gaza.
Grown exclusively in the Mie Prefecture in Japan, Matsusaka cattle are raised so their fat achieves the lowest melting point possible. The finest cuts of Matsusaka wagyu have a melting point of 12 degrees Celsius, 8 degrees lower than Kobe.
A volcano erupted in Iceland's most densely populated area on December 18. It is the largest eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021.
From the purest form of maple syrup, extracted drop by drop from trees in New York, to the finest polished-rice sake, crafted by Japan's youngest female sake brewmaster, we uncovered the stories behind some of the world's most expensive foods.
The US House of Representatives voted to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Here is why the vote matters.