From the rainbow-hued pearl lobsters of Indonesia and the baby eels of Spain to the giant Copper River king salmon of Alaska and Nigeria's cod stockfish, dried thousands of miles away in the cold winds of Norway, we uncovered the stories behind six of the world's most expensive kinds of seafood.
Russia launched its first lunar mission in 47 years while mired in its war against Ukraine. The country is intent on beating India to the moon's south pole in search of life-supporting water.
The Sierra Madre is a warship turned military outpost intentionally grounded by the Philippines. Last week, the Chinese coast guard shot water cannons on a supply boat in an escalating battle over the former World War II ship.
The killer whale Tokitae, also known as Lolita, may finally be released after more than 50 years in captivity in the world's smallest orca enclosure.
Trump called on the Supreme Court to intervene in his multiple indictments. The former president issued the demand after he was arraigned on felony counts related to 2020 election interference and the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
Ukraine enlisted the help of the 23-year-old influencer Igor Lachenkov to produce the new long-range "Beaver" drone. The exploding drone is believed to be the weapon involved in recent airstrikes in Russia.
A loophole allowed China to send Russia enough weapons to outfit an entire army, including protective gear, drones, and thermal-optical sights.
Farmers are growing crops and raising cattle in a "ghost town" built for millionaires. Developers broke ground on the project in 2010 but left 260 European-style homes unfinished, turning the luxury project into an eerie wasteland.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott installed a 1,000-foot-long chain of wrecking ball-sized buoys to block migrants crossing from Mexico, and the Department of Justice is suing him for it.
Gen Z's spending power is growing, and the retail industry is taking note. The cohort is staying up to date with fashion trends through TikTok, thrift stores, and dupes.