An initiative of 300 Hollywood women called "Time's Up" announces a fight against sexual harassment
An initiative of 300 Hollywood women called "Time's Up" announces a fight against sexual harassment
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 2018. This year saw 279 significant events. 10 notable figures passed away.
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An initiative of 300 Hollywood women called "Time's Up" announces a fight against sexual harassment
An initiative of 300 Hollywood women called "Time's Up" announces a fight against sexual harassment
Javier Bardem becomes the ambassador of Greenpeace for the protection of Antarctica
Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem is a Spanish actor. In a career spanning over three decades, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics'…
LeBron James becomes the seventh and youngest player (33 years, 24 days) to reach the 30,000 NBA point milestone during
LeBron James becomes the seventh and youngest player (33 years, 24 days) to reach the 30,000 NBA point milestone during a 114-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
Former US Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar is found guilty of molesting over 150 girls and is sentenced to up to 175 yea
Former US Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar is found guilty of molesting over 150 girls and is sentenced to up to 175 years in prison
Brazilian jockey Jorge Ricardo equals the world record for the number of victories by a jockey with 12,844 in Rio de Jan
Brazilian jockey Jorge Ricardo equals the world record for the number of victories by a jockey with 12,844 in Rio de Janeiro
Marit Bjørgen of Norway wins gold in the 30k cross-country and becomes the most successful Winter Olympic athlete of all
Marit Bjørgen of Norway wins gold in the 30k cross-country and becomes the most successful Winter Olympic athlete of all time with 15 medals
China's National People's Congress approves removal of term limits for a leader, allowing Xi Jinping to be president for
China's National People's Congress approves removal of term limits for a leader, allowing Xi Jinping to be president for life
US President Donald Trump imposes $60 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports
During his first term as President of the United States, Donald Trump enacted a series of tariffs involving protectionist trade initiatives against other countries, most notably China.
Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft is caught on camera rubbing the match ball with an object during the third cricket t
Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft is caught on camera rubbing the match ball with an object during the third cricket test in Cape Town, resulting in an infamous ball-tampering scandal
“Black Panther” is the first film shown at a commercial cinema in 35 years in Saudi Arabia as cinemas are reopened
“Black Panther” is the first film shown at a commercial cinema in 35 years in Saudi Arabia as cinemas are reopened
Streaming music services overtake worldwide sales of CDs and vinyl for the first time according to IFPI
Streaming music services overtake worldwide sales of CDs and vinyl for the first time according to IFPI
Childish Gambino [Donald Glover] releases the music video to new single "This is America" to wide acclaim
"This Is America" is a song by American rapper Childish Gambino. Written by Gambino, Ludwig Göransson and fellow American rapper Young Thug (who provides additional vocals) and produced by the former...
South Korean boy band BTS are the first K-pop group to top the US Billboard 200 with their album "Love Yourself: Tear"
Love Yourself: Tear (stylized as Love Yourself 轉 Tear) is the third Korean-language and sixth overall studio album by South Korean boy band BTS.
Singapore Summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump - first time a North Korean leade
Singapore Summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump - first time a North Korean leader and an incumbent US President meet
"The Incredibles 2" sets a box office record for an animated release, earning $180 million its opening weekend
Incredibles 2 is a 2018 American animated superhero film written and directed by Brad Bird.
Cardi B is the first female rapper to achieve two #1 hits on the US Billboard chart with "I Like It" featuring Bad Bunny
Cardi B is the first female rapper to achieve two #1 hits on the US Billboard chart with "I Like It" featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin
Drake surpasses The Beatles' record of most singles in the Billboard Hot 100 with seven from his album "Scorpion" agains
Drake surpasses The Beatles' record of most singles in the Billboard Hot 100 with seven from his album "Scorpion" against their five
Apple becomes the first American publicly listed company to reach $1 trillion in value
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, in Silicon Valley, best known for its consumer electronics, software and online services.
China bans the release of the Winnie the Pooh movie "Christopher Robin" after the character is used to mock Chinese Pres
China bans the release of the Winnie the Pooh movie "Christopher Robin" after the character is used to mock Chinese President Xi Jinping
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches "Modicare," a free healthcare program for 500 million people, the world's l
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches "Modicare," a free healthcare program for 500 million people, the world's largest healthcare initiative
Trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán begins in New York, he is charged with drug trafficking, money laun
Trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán begins in New York, he is charged with drug trafficking, money laundering, and murder
US Federal Climate report estimates climate change will reduce economy by 10% by 2100 with $141 billion cost from heat-r
US Federal Climate report estimates climate change will reduce economy by 10% by 2100 with $141 billion cost from heat-related deaths, $118 billion from sea level rise
Bus crash in Pasamayo, Peru, kills 51 on notorious "Devil's Curve" road
Bus crash in Pasamayo, Peru, kills 51 on notorious "Devil's Curve" road
First bionic hand with a sense of touch, for use outside a lab unveiled in Rome [1]
First bionic hand with a sense of touch, for use outside a lab unveiled in Rome [1]
'Bomb Cyclone' hits US Northeast prompting flooding and snow in New York subway system
'Bomb Cyclone' hits US Northeast prompting flooding and snow in New York subway system
"Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff is published by Henry Holt and Company
Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House is a 2018 book by journalist Michael Wolff which according to Wolff, details the behavior of U.S.
Jon Gruden returns to the NFL as Oakland Raiders head coach after nearly a decade of broadcasting (ESPN Monday Night Foo
Jon Gruden returns to the NFL as Oakland Raiders head coach after nearly a decade of broadcasting (ESPN Monday Night Football 2009-17)
Snow falls in the Sahara Desert, with 15 inches reported in Aïn Séfra, northwestern Algeria
Snow falls in the Sahara Desert, with 15 inches reported in Aïn Séfra, northwestern Algeria
Self-declared Republic of Somaliland passes its first ever law against rape
Self-declared Republic of Somaliland passes its first ever law against rape
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon leaves Breitbart News after his criticism of the White House in "Fire and the
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon leaves Breitbart News after his criticism of the White House in "Fire and the Fury" book
In China's first significant #MeToo moment Beihang University in Beijing fires a professor for sexual misconduct
In China's first significant #MeToo moment Beihang University in Beijing fires a professor for sexual misconduct
US President Donald Trump causes worldwide controversy when it is reported he called African countries "shitholes" durin
US President Donald Trump causes worldwide controversy when it is reported he called African countries "shitholes" during imigration meeting
American actor Mark Wahlberg donates his $1.5 million reshoot fee for the film "All the Money in the World" to the Time'
American actor Mark Wahlberg donates his $1.5 million reshoot fee for the film "All the Money in the World" to the Time's Up movement after it is revealed that co-star Michelle Williams is paid only $1,000
Fashion photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber are suspended from magazines including Vogue, after allegations of s
Fashion photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber are suspended from magazines including Vogue, after allegations of sexual harassment in "The New York Times"
Pope Francis arrives in Chile for a three-day visit amid child sexual abuse claims against church clergy
Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025.
US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team
US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar
Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira rides the largest-ever wave by a female surfer at 20.72 m (68 ft) at Praia do Norte in Naz
Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira rides the largest-ever wave by a female surfer at 20.72 m (68 ft) at Praia do Norte in Nazaréin, Portugal
Netflix becomes the largest digital media and entertainment company in the world worth $100 billion
Netflix becomes the largest digital media and entertainment company in the world worth $100 billion
New Orleans Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins has 44 points, 24 rebounds & 10 assists in 132-128 double-OT win over Chicago Bul
New Orleans Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins has 44 points, 24 rebounds & 10 assists in 132-128 double-OT win over Chicago Bulls; 1st player since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1972) with 40+ points, 20+ rebounds & 10+ assists
Doomsday clock moved by 30 seconds to 2 minutes to midnight by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, closest since 1950s
The Doomsday Clock is a symbol that represents the estimated likelihood of a human-made global catastrophe, in the opinion of the nonprofit organization Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Residents left without heat in -27C in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan after boiler breaks in main power station
Residents left without heat in -27C in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan after boiler breaks in main power station
Bomb in an ambulance kills over 100 people in Kabul, Taliban claim responsibility
On 27 January 2018, an ambulance was used as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device near Sidarat Square in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Cleveland Indians announce they will remove "Chief Wahoo" caricature logo from uniforms in 2019
Chief Wahoo is a former logo last used by the Cleveland Indians in 2018 (the Cleveland Guardians after 2021), a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio and is still used in...
Houston forward James Harden puts up highest scoring triple-double in NBA history (60 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists) a
Houston forward James Harden puts up highest scoring triple-double in NBA history (60 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists) as the Rockets beat Orlando Magic, 114-107 in Houston
Houston guard James Harden becomes first player in NBA history to log a 60-point triple-double with 60 points, 10 reboun
Houston guard James Harden becomes first player in NBA history to log a 60-point triple-double with 60 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals and a block in Rockets' 114-107 win over Orlando Magic
Archaeologists announce discovery of thousands of undetected structures in Mayan lowland civilisation, Guatemala, using
Archaeologists announce discovery of thousands of undetected structures in Mayan lowland civilisation, Guatemala, using Lidar, suggests population of 10 million
All 955 miners rescued from the Beatrix gold mine in Welkom town, South Africa, after 2 days underground
All 955 miners rescued from the Beatrix gold mine in Welkom town, South Africa, after 2 days underground
Moscow, Russia has its heaviest snowfall in a day on record (43 cm / 17 inches), killing one and bringing down 2,000 tre
Moscow, Russia has its heaviest snowfall in a day on record (43 cm / 17 inches), killing one and bringing down 2,000 trees
6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Hualien County, Taiwan, leaving 10 dead and over 50 missing
6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Hualien County, Taiwan, leaving 10 dead and over 50 missing
"The Los Angeles Times" is bought by LA doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong from Tronc for $500 million
The San Diego Union-Tribune is a metropolitan daily newspaper published in San Diego, California, that has run since 1868.
Bangladesh court sentences former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to 5 years in prison for corruption
Begum Khaleda Zia was a Bangladeshi politician who served as the prime minister of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006.
Adam Ondra completes the first-ever flash of a confirmed 9a+ (5.15a) route with his ascent of Super Crackinette in Franc
Adam Ondra completes the first-ever flash of a confirmed 9a+ (5.15a) route with his ascent of Super Crackinette in France
Dutchman Sven Kramer becomes only male speed skater to win same Olympic event 3 times, claiming gold in the 5,000m at Py
Dutchman Sven Kramer becomes only male speed skater to win same Olympic event 3 times, claiming gold in the 5,000m at Pyongchang; first man to win total 8 Olympic medals in the sport
American snowboarder Jamie Anderson retains her Olympic slopestyle title (Sochi 2014) at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, c
American snowboarder Jamie Anderson retains her Olympic slopestyle title (Sochi 2014) at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, comfortably ahead of Canada's Laurie Blouin
After winning Olympic gold in the women's curling in Sochi (2014), Canadian Kaitlyn Lawes wins the mixed doubles with du
After winning Olympic gold in the women's curling in Sochi (2014), Canadian Kaitlyn Lawes wins the mixed doubles with dual gold medallist John Morris in Pyeongchang
More than 100,00 orangutans killed in Borneo since 1999 according to study published in "Current Biology"
More than 100,00 orangutans killed in Borneo since 1999 according to study published in "Current Biology"
10k freestyle cross country champion Ragnhild Haga and 30k classical winner Marit Bjørgen win their 2nd Olympic gold med
10k freestyle cross country champion Ragnhild Haga and 30k classical winner Marit Bjørgen win their 2nd Olympic gold medal in Pyeongchang as part of Norway's 4 x 5k relay team
3 suicide bombers kill 18 in Konduga, north-east Nigeria
3 suicide bombers kill 18 in Konduga, north-east Nigeria
60th Daytona 500: Austin Dillon wins after multi-car wreck sends race into overtime (207 laps) ahead of rookie Darrell W
60th Daytona 500: Austin Dillon wins after multi-car wreck sends race into overtime (207 laps) ahead of rookie Darrell Wallace Jr
At least 17 killed when a garbage mound collapses in Maputo, Mozambique
At least 17 killed when a garbage mound collapses in Maputo, Mozambique
After winning the Olympic ice dance gold medal in Vancouver (2010), Canadian pair Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir follow their
After winning the Olympic ice dance gold medal in Vancouver (2010), Canadian pair Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir follow their team event gold by taking the ice dance title at the Pyeongchang Winter Games
Dutch skater Jorien ter Mors becomes first female to win Olympic medals in 2 different sports at a single Winter Games (
Dutch skater Jorien ter Mors becomes first female to win Olympic medals in 2 different sports at a single Winter Games (Pyeongchang); 1,000m speed skating gold, 3000m short track relay bronze
Indian film star Kamal Haasan launches a new political party - Makkal Needhi Mayyam in Tamil Nadu state
Indian film star Kamal Haasan launches a new political party - Makkal Needhi Mayyam in Tamil Nadu state
Chinese short track speed skater Wu Dajing beats men's 500m world record twice en route to winning the gold medal at the
Chinese short track speed skater Wu Dajing beats men's 500m world record twice en route to winning the gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; 2nd man in history under 40 seconds (39.584s)
Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis wins his second gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the 1,000m; also 1,500m c
Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis wins his second gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the 1,000m; also 1,500m champion
world mass start speed skating champion Lee Seung-hoon of South Korea wins the event at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; als
world mass start speed skating champion Lee Seung-hoon of South Korea wins the event at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; also Olympic 10,000m champion Vancouver (2010)
2-man bobsled champions Francesco Friedrich and Thorsten Margis of Germany win their 2nd gold medals of the Pyeongchang
2-man bobsled champions Francesco Friedrich and Thorsten Margis of Germany win their 2nd gold medals of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics as part of the German 4-man team
7.5 magnitude earthquake in central Papa New Guinea kills at least 100
7.5 magnitude earthquake in central Papa New Guinea kills at least 100
illegal churches closed in Rwanda for being too noisy and lacking building permits
illegal churches closed in Rwanda for being too noisy and lacking building permits
Earliest evidence for figural tattoos (bull and sheep) on two naturally mummified bodies from Egypt’s predynastic period
Earliest evidence for figural tattoos (bull and sheep) on two naturally mummified bodies from Egypt’s predynastic period (3351-3017BC) published in "Journal of Archaeological Science"
Gunmen attack the French embassy and army HQ in suspected terrorist incident in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, killing 8 and
Gunmen attack the French embassy and army HQ in suspected terrorist incident in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, killing 8 and injuring 80
"The Emoji Movie" named worst film in 2017 in Razzies awards
"The Emoji Movie" named worst film in 2017 in Razzies awards
China announces a military budget of 1.11 trillion yuan ($175 billion)
The military budget of the People's Republic of China is the portion of the overall government budget that is allocated for the funding of the People's Liberation Army.
"Highest overdose death rates ever recorded in the US", 142,000 overdoses in 2016-17 period according to US Centers for
"Highest overdose death rates ever recorded in the US", 142,000 overdoses in 2016-17 period according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
5 million Spanish women mark International Women's Day by striking over gender inequality and sexual discrimination
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March, commemorating women's fight for equality and liberation along with the women's rights movement.
16 people die after being struck by lightning at a church in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda
16 people die after being struck by lightning at a church in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda
More than 12,000 people flee Hamouria in Eastern Ghouta, Syria, after town bombarded
More than 12,000 people flee Hamouria in Eastern Ghouta, Syria, after town bombarded
Africa's only female head of state, Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim confirms she is resigning amid an expenses s
Africa's only female head of state, Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim confirms she is resigning amid an expenses scandal
African American Stephon Clark shot 20 times by police in his Grandmother's backyard in Sacramento, California during va
African American Stephon Clark shot 20 times by police in his Grandmother's backyard in Sacramento, California during vandalism investigation
Mississippi signs into law the US's strictest abortion laws, no termination after 15 weeks
Abortion laws vary widely among countries and territories, and have changed over time.
African trade deal agreed by 44 African countries in Kigali, Rwanda
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a free trade area encompassing most of Africa.
Musical "Frozen" opens on Broadway based on the film, starring Patti Murin and Caissie Levy
Frozen is a musical with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and book by Jennifer Lee, based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2013 animated film Frozen.
A Sahara sandstorm turns snow in Sochi, Russia, orange in one of the largest-ever transfers of desert sand
A Sahara sandstorm turns snow in Sochi, Russia, orange in one of the largest-ever transfers of desert sand
American conducts its first ever drone strike against Al-Qaeda militants in southern Libya
American conducts its first ever drone strike against Al-Qaeda militants in southern Libya
Australian cricket captain Steve Smith handed one-match ban after admitting Australian team tampered with the ball in 3r
Australian cricket captain Steve Smith handed one-match ban after admitting Australian team tampered with the ball in 3rd test against South Africa in South Africa
At least 68 people die and scores are injured in a fire caused by a prison riot in the cells at the Carabobo state polic
At least 68 people die and scores are injured in a fire caused by a prison riot in the cells at the Carabobo state police headquarters in Valencia, Venezuela
21st Commonwealth Games open in the Gold Coast, Australia
Australia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Queensland between 4 and 15 April 2018.
Canadian Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team involved in a bus crash outside Tisdale, Saskatchewan that kills 16
On April 6, 2018, 16 people were killed and 13 were injured when a northbound coach bus struck a westbound semi-trailer truck that blew through a stop sign near Armley, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Suspected gas attack on Douma by Syrian government airforce kills more than 40 people and injuries more than 500
Suspected gas attack on Douma by Syrian government airforce kills more than 40 people and injuries more than 500
.2 cm (49.69") of rainfall in a day, Waipā Garden (Kauai). Hawaii (state record, breaking previous record of 1956)
.2 cm (49.69") of rainfall in a day, Waipā Garden (Kauai). Hawaii (state record, breaking previous record of 1956)
Protests begin in Managua, Nicaragua, over proposed changes to social security, protesters beaten by suspected pro-gover
Protests begin in Managua, Nicaragua, over proposed changes to social security, protesters beaten by suspected pro-government gangs
King Mswati III of Swaziland changes the name of Swaziland to Eswatini, which translates as the “Land of the Swati”
Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini (historically called KaNgwane), also known by its former official names Swaziland and the Kingdom of Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.
Actress Allison Mack arrested on charges of sex trafficking in relation to sex cult NXIVM in New York
Actress Allison Mack arrested on charges of sex trafficking in relation to sex cult NXIVM in New York
Oakland A's left hander Sean Manaea no-hits the Boston Red Sox
Sean Anthony Manaea ( mə-NY-ə; born February 1, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Bus crash in North Korea kills 36, with most Chinese tourists
Bus crash in North Korea kills 36, with most Chinese tourists
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan resigns after 10 years in office after mass protests against him beginning an unconsti
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan resigns after 10 years in office after mass protests against him beginning an unconstitutional third term
Danish inventor Peter Madsen found guilty of killing and desecrating body of journalist Kim Wall aboard submarine, sente
Danish inventor Peter Madsen found guilty of killing and desecrating body of journalist Kim Wall aboard submarine, sentenced to life imprisonment
Indian government announces electricity has now reached every Indian village
Indian government announces electricity has now reached every Indian village
Coordinated double suicide attack kills 36 in Kabul, Afghanistan, including nine journalists
A suicide attack (also known by a wide variety of other names, see below) is a deliberate attack in which the perpetrators intentionally end their own lives as part of the attack.
Chinese authorities label British cartoon "Peppa Pig" subversive and it is removed from the Douyin video website
Chinese authorities label British cartoon "Peppa Pig" subversive and it is removed from the Douyin video website
California overtakes Great Britain to become the worlds fifth largest economy
California () is a state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast.
Global tourism accounts for 8% of the world's carbon emissions according to a University of Sydney study
Global tourism accounts for 8% of the world's carbon emissions according to a University of Sydney study
Ebola outbreak declared in north-west Democratic Republic of Congo with 2 confirmed cases and 17 deaths
On 11 May 2017, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having one Ebola-related death. As of 8 June 2017, there were five confirmed cases...
Argentina announces talks with the IMF amid a new financial crisis with interest rates at 40%
The euro area crisis, often also referred to as the eurozone crisis, European debt crisis, or European sovereign debt crisis, was a multi-year debt crisis and financial crisis in the European Union...
China announces plans for the world's largest weather-control mechanism, rain-inducing machines for the Tibetan Plateau
China announces plans for the world's largest weather-control mechanism, rain-inducing machines for the Tibetan Plateau (area the size of Alaska)
Mass murder-suicide in Margaret River, Australia, grandfather shoots six members of his family and himself
Mass murder-suicide in Margaret River, Australia, grandfather shoots six members of his family and himself
Insurgent group attacks the town of Muse, Myanmar, killing at least 19 people, Ta’ang National Liberation Army claim res
Insurgent group attacks the town of Muse, Myanmar, killing at least 19 people, Ta’ang National Liberation Army claim responsibility
Arsène Wenger guides Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Huddersfield in his final game as Gunners manager after 22 years in charge
Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger is a French former football manager and player who has been serving as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development since 2019.
Boulder City Council in Colorado votes to ban assault weapons
Boulder City Council in Colorado votes to ban assault weapons
"Laurel vs Yanny" disagreement over what word heard in an audio file begins across social media
"Laurel vs Yanny" disagreement over what word heard in an audio file begins across social media
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo spreads to the city of Mbandaka
Mbandaka is a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo located near the confluence of the Congo and Ruki rivers.
71st Cannes Film Festival: Japanese film "Shoplifters" by Hirokazu Kore-eda wins the Palme d'Or
The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival took place from 8 to 19 May 2018. Australian actress Cate Blanchett served as jury president for the main competition.
Australian court finds Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson guilty of covering up sexual abuse in 1970s, most senior Cat
Australian court finds Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson guilty of covering up sexual abuse in 1970s, most senior Catholic priest to be convicted
Hamburg, Germany, becomes the first city to ban diesel cars on some roads
Hamburg, Germany, becomes the first city to ban diesel cars on some roads
Barbados elects its first female Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who leads the Barbados Labour Party to victory
Barbados elects its first female Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who leads the Barbados Labour Party to victory
Ireland votes to repeal their 8th amendment to allow legalized abortion, 66.4% vote yes
Ireland votes to repeal their 8th amendment to allow legalized abortion, 66.4% vote yes
Coco-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink - Lemon-Do on island of Kyushu, Japan
Coco-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink - Lemon-Do on island of Kyushu, Japan
Danish government bans garments that cover the face, including the niqab and burqa
The French ban on face covering is the result of an act of parliament passed in 2010 banning the wearing of face-covering headgear, including masks, helmets, balaclavas, niqābs and other veils...
Ringo Starr's thirteenth All-Starr Band debuts in concert; members include: Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Colin Hay, Grah
Ringo Starr's thirteenth All-Starr Band debuts in concert; members include: Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Colin Hay, Graham Gouldman, Gregg Bissonette, and Warren Ham
Boat capsizes off eastern Tunisia drowning at least 48 migrants
Boat capsizes off eastern Tunisia drowning at least 48 migrants
At least 46 Ethiopian migrants drown after their boat capcizes of fthe coast of Yemen
At least 46 Ethiopian migrants drown after their boat capcizes of fthe coast of Yemen
Baltimore ex-police sergeant Wayne Earl Jenkins, head of a rogue police unit sentenced to 25 years for robbery and racke
Baltimore ex-police sergeant Wayne Earl Jenkins, head of a rogue police unit sentenced to 25 years for robbery and racketeering
IMF agrees to lend Argentina up to 50 billion dollars
IMF agrees to lend Argentina up to 50 billion dollars
72nd Tony Awards: "The Band's Visit" best musical; "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" best play
The 72nd Annual Tony Awards were held on June 10, 2018, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2017–18 season.
AT&T's $85.4 billion takeover of Time Warner receives approval from a US district court judge
AT&T and Time Warner announced a landmark acquisition agreement on October 22, 2016, where AT&T would pay $85.4 billion in cash and stock to acquire Time Warner and assume debts of 23.3 billion for a...
Antarctica is melting at an accelerating rate - 200 billion tonnes a year, 3 trillion tonnes in 25 years, in report publ
Antarctica is melting at an accelerating rate - 200 billion tonnes a year, 3 trillion tonnes in 25 years, in report published in "Nature" journal
Glasgow School of Art, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh burns down, four years after a previous fire
Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, located on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland.
Ferry sinks on Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia, with 193 suspected dead
Ferry sinks on Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia, with 193 suspected dead
Canada's Senate votes to legalize recreational marijuana use, first major economy to do so
Canada's Senate votes to legalize recreational marijuana use, first major economy to do so
Algeria turns off its internet to stop students cheating during exams
Algeria turns off its internet to stop students cheating during exams
EU imposes tariffs on US goods worth $3.2 billion in response to US tariffs
During his first term as President of the United States, Donald Trump enacted a series of tariffs involving protectionist trade initiatives against other countries, most notably China.
12 boys and their coach are stranded in Tham Luang Nang Non cave, Thailand by monsoon flooding, prompting an internation
12 boys and their coach are stranded in Tham Luang Nang Non cave, Thailand by monsoon flooding, prompting an international rescue effort when they are discovered 9 days later
Hello Kitty bullet train unveiled by the West Japan Railway
Hello Kitty bullet train unveiled by the West Japan Railway
Complex carbon-based molecules found by Cassini spacecraft on Saturn moon Enceladus, previously only ever found on earth
Complex carbon-based molecules found by Cassini spacecraft on Saturn moon Enceladus, previously only ever found on earth and meteorites in research published in "Nature"
Amsterdam elects its first-ever woman mayor Femke Halsema since its first mayor in 1343
Amsterdam elects its first-ever woman mayor Femke Halsema since its first mayor in 1343
Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the US's steel tariffs take effect, 25% on some steel, 10% on 250 other goods
Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the US's steel tariffs take effect, 25% on some steel, 10% on 250 other goods
,000 people now displaced by fighting in south-western Syria says UN since assault on rebel-held area two weeks ago
,000 people now displaced by fighting in south-western Syria says UN since assault on rebel-held area two weeks ago
Australian cricket batsman Aaron Finch breaks his own T20 International record smashing 172 from 76 balls vs Zimbabwe in
Australian cricket batsman Aaron Finch breaks his own T20 International record smashing 172 from 76 balls vs Zimbabwe in Harare, opening stand with D'Arcy Short (223) also a record
Chinese technology company Baidu announces it has begun mass production of self-driving buses, the 14-seat Apolong
Chinese technology company Baidu announces it has begun mass production of self-driving buses, the 14-seat Apolong
At least 24 killed in explosions at pyrotechnics workshops in Tultepec, Mexico
At least 24 killed in explosions at pyrotechnics workshops in Tultepec, Mexico
Floods and landslides begin in south-western Japan, killing at least 200 people with more missing. Evacuation orders for
Floods and landslides begin in south-western Japan, killing at least 200 people with more missing. Evacuation orders for nearly 2 million.
Bright pink is the world's oldest biological color according to scientists, produced by tiny cyanobacteria in 1.1 billio
Bright pink is the world's oldest biological color according to scientists, produced by tiny cyanobacteria in 1.1 billion-year-old marine shale rock from the Taoudeni Basin, Mauritania
Oldest stone tools outside Africa are discovered in Lantian County, western China, estimated to be 2.12 million years ol
Oldest stone tools outside Africa are discovered in Lantian County, western China, estimated to be 2.12 million years old and made by hominins
Civilians killed in Afghan war reach record high with 1,692 killed in the first six months of 2018, says UN
Civilians killed in Afghan war reach record high with 1,692 killed in the first six months of 2018, says UN
Eight-year-old girl finds pre-Viking-era sword in Vidöstern Lake, Sweden; internet proclaims her Queen of Sweden
Eight-year-old girl finds pre-Viking-era sword in Vidöstern Lake, Sweden; internet proclaims her Queen of Sweden
12 new moons discovered orbiting Jupiter bringing planet's moon total to 79, by scientists at Carnegie Institution for S
12 new moons discovered orbiting Jupiter bringing planet's moon total to 79, by scientists at Carnegie Institution for Science
Australian basketball center Liz Cambage scores 53 points as the Dallas Wings beat the NY Liberty 104-87 to set new WNBA
Australian basketball center Liz Cambage scores 53 points as the Dallas Wings beat the NY Liberty 104-87 to set new WNBA single game scoring record
44 Forest fires in Sweden as far north as the Arctic Circle prompt Swedish government to request extra assistance, with
44 Forest fires in Sweden as far north as the Arctic Circle prompt Swedish government to request extra assistance, with drought and warm weather to blame
A duck boat sinks in Table Rock Lake, Missouri, drowning 17 people
On the evening of July 19, 2018, a duck boat operated by Ride the Ducks sank on Table Rock Lake in the Ozarks near Branson, Missouri, in the United States.
American director James Gunn fired as director of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" by Disney after past offensive tweets
American director James Gunn fired as director of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" by Disney after past offensive tweets surface
India scraps tax on sanitary products after campaign by activists
India scraps tax on sanitary products after campaign by activists
Heatwave in Japan kills 11 in one day
Heatwave in Japan kills 11 in one day
"Sabrina" by Nick Drnaso becomes the first graphic novel named to the longlist for Man Booker Prize for best fiction wri
"Sabrina" by Nick Drnaso becomes the first graphic novel named to the longlist for Man Booker Prize for best fiction written in English
Authorities in Stung Treng province, Cambodia, evacuate 25,000 below collapsed Laos dam as waters rise
Authorities in Stung Treng province, Cambodia, evacuate 25,000 below collapsed Laos dam as waters rise
Carr Fire reaches Redding, California, with the death toll at 5, having burned 80,000 acres
Carr Fire reaches Redding, California, with the death toll at 5, having burned 80,000 acres
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes the island of Lombok, Indonesia, killing at least 14
On 5 August 2018, a destructive and shallow earthquake measuring Mw 6.9 (ML 7.0 according to BMKG) struck the island of Lombok, Indonesia.
Australian Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson resigns after being convicted of concealing sexual abuse
Australian Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson resigns after being convicted of concealing sexual abuse
Australian Rugby League's "Immortals" tally increases to 13 as pre-war stars Dally Messenger, Frank Burge, and Dave Brow
Australian Rugby League's "Immortals" tally increases to 13 as pre-war stars Dally Messenger, Frank Burge, and Dave Brown, along with latter-day giants Norm Provan and Mal Meninga, are added
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake on the island of Lombok, Indonesia, kills at least 460 people and displaces 350,000
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake on the island of Lombok, Indonesia, kills at least 460 people and displaces 350,000
Boston appoints its first African American Police Commissioner William G. Gross
Boston appoints its first African American Police Commissioner William G. Gross
Academy of Motion Pictures reveals new "Popular Film" category for the Oscars
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 2018 and took place on February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in...
Argentina's Senate rejects a bill to legalize abortion in the first 14 weeks
Abortion in Argentina is legal as an elective medical procedure during the first 14 weeks from conception.
Alaska Airlines ground crew member steals a plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, flies for over an hour chas
Alaska Airlines ground crew member steals a plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, flies for over an hour chased by military jets before fatally crashing on Ketron Island
Jason Mraz's sixth studio album, "Know," is released
Know is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz. The album was released on August 10, 2018 by Atlantic Records.
Mali's presidential run-off election is held, and current President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita eventually wins, with the opp
Mali's presidential run-off election is held, and current President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita eventually wins, with the opposition disputing the outcome
2.3 million estimated Venezuelans have left crisis-hit Venezuela since 2015, according to the UN
An ongoing socioeconomic and political crisis began in Venezuela during the presidency of Hugo Chávez and has worsened during the presidency of successor Nicolás Maduro.
A record 72,000 Americans (up 10%) are killed by drug overdoses in 2017, according to new figures from the Centers for D
A record 72,000 Americans (up 10%) are killed by drug overdoses in 2017, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control
Brandt Snedeker shoots 10th sub-60 round in PGA history with an 11-under par 59 in the opening round of the Wyndham Cham
Brandt Snedeker shoots 10th sub-60 round in PGA history with an 11-under par 59 in the opening round of the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina
Brooke Raboutou wins a gold medal in lead climbing at the IFSC Youth World Championships in Moscow, Russia
Brooke Raboutou wins a gold medal in lead climbing at the IFSC Youth World Championships in Moscow, Russia
Archaeologists confirm the first-ever cheese found from Ancient Egypt, 3200 years old, in the tomb of Ptahmes, mayor of
Archaeologists confirm the first-ever cheese found from Ancient Egypt, 3200 years old, in the tomb of Ptahmes, mayor of Memphis
Limerick wins the All-Ireland Hurling Championship for the first time in 45 years with a 3-16 to 2-18 victory over defen
Limerick wins the All-Ireland Hurling Championship for the first time in 45 years with a 3-16 to 2-18 victory over defending champions Galway at Croke Park, Dublin
Colorado man Christopher Lee Watts is charged with the murder of his wife and two daughters
In the early hours of August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado, Christopher Lee Watts murdered his pregnant wife Shanann (34) by strangulation, and their two children Bella (4) and Celeste (3) by...
Australia's House of Representatives closes early due to the Liberal Party leadership battle
Leadership spills of the federal parliamentary leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia were held on 21 and 24 August 2018 and were called by the incumbent leader of the party, Prime Minister...
Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler sends a cease-and-desist letter to US President Trump, demanding he stop using the ba
Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler sends a cease-and-desist letter to US President Trump, demanding he stop using the band's songs at rallies
Afghan Islamic State leader Abu Saad Erhabi and 10 others are killed in an airstrike in the province of Nangarhar, Afgha
Afghan Islamic State leader Abu Saad Erhabi and 10 others are killed in an airstrike in the province of Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Boxing match between YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul ends in a draw in Manchester, England
Logan Alexander Paul is an American influencer, professional wrestler, entrepreneur, boxer, and actor.
Danny Boyle pulls out of directing the next James Bond film due to "creative differences"
Danny Boyle pulls out of directing the next James Bond film due to "creative differences"
Former Spice Girl Mel B announces she is entering rehab for alcohol and sex addiction following her acrimonious divorce
Former Spice Girl Mel B announces she is entering rehab for alcohol and sex addiction following her acrimonious divorce
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond resigns from the Scottish National Party amid sexual abuse allegations
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond resigns from the Scottish National Party amid sexual abuse allegations
Argentina's central bank raises interest rates to 60% in an attempt to stabilize the peso
Argentina's central bank raises interest rates to 60% in an attempt to stabilize the peso
19-year-old Indonesian boy is rescued after 49 days adrift when his floating fish trap becomes detached
19-year-old Indonesian boy is rescued after 49 days adrift when his floating fish trap becomes detached
About 400 prisoners escape a jail near Tripoli in Libya during militia fighting
About 400 prisoners escape a jail near Tripoli in Libya during militia fighting
Argentine President Mauricio Macri announces new austerity measures, including closing half of all government ministries
Argentine President Mauricio Macri announces new austerity measures, including closing half of all government ministries, in a televised address
-year-old sunken Portuguese spice trade ship discovered near the port of Cascais, Portugal
-year-old sunken Portuguese spice trade ship discovered near the port of Cascais, Portugal
NFL player Colin Kaepernick, who kneeled during the US national anthem, is the new face of Nike's 30th anniversary adver
NFL player Colin Kaepernick, who kneeled during the US national anthem, is the new face of Nike's 30th anniversary advertising campaign
Anonymous senior White House official opinion piece "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration" publis
Anonymous senior White House official opinion piece "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration" published by The New York Times
75th Venice International Film Festival: a Netflix film, "Roma," wins the Golden Lion for the first time
Roma is a 2018 historical drama film written, produced, and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who also served as cinematographer and co-editor.
Arirang Mass Games begin in North Korea to celebrate the country's 70th anniversary, featuring tens of thousands perform
Arirang Mass Games begin in North Korea to celebrate the country's 70th anniversary, featuring tens of thousands performing
According to a leaked report, more than 3,600 children were abused by Catholic priests in Germany between 1946 and 2014
According to a leaked report, more than 3,600 children were abused by Catholic priests in Germany between 1946 and 2014
Former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort pleads guilty to conspiracy charges and agrees to co-operative with Government
Former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort pleads guilty to conspiracy charges and agrees to co-operative with Government investigations
Archaeologists find the oldest-known brewery and remains of 13,000-year-old beer in a cave in Haifa, Israel, belonging t
Archaeologists find the oldest-known brewery and remains of 13,000-year-old beer in a cave in Haifa, Israel, belonging to the nomadic Natufian people
Cycling land speed record is broken for men and women by Denise Mueller-Korenek, who rides at 183.932 mph (296.010 km/h)
Cycling land speed record is broken for men and women by Denise Mueller-Korenek, who rides at 183.932 mph (296.010 km/h) at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, making her the first and only woman to hold the overall title
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes sets an NFL record of 10 touchdowns in first 2 weeks of a season, torching Pitts
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes sets an NFL record of 10 touchdowns in first 2 weeks of a season, torching Pittsburgh’s secondary with 6 TD passes; leads Chiefs to 42-37 victory on the road
50 girls treated in hospital in Kaya, Burkina Faso after illegal botched circumcisions
50 girls treated in hospital in Kaya, Burkina Faso after illegal botched circumcisions
Korean joint summit in Pyongyang agrees to limit North Korea's weapons programme and to South Korea economic cooperation
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia.
Four gunmen open fire on Revolutionary Guard soldiers at a parade in Ahvaz, Iran, killing 25, including civilians
Four gunmen open fire on Revolutionary Guard soldiers at a parade in Ahvaz, Iran, killing 25, including civilians
39-year-old New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a 17-yard pass to Michael Thomas to become the NFL career p
39-year-old New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a 17-yard pass to Michael Thomas to become the NFL career pass leader, breaking Brett Favre's record of 6,300 completions; Saints beat Falcons 43-37
Laver Cup Men's Tennis, Chicago: Alexander Zverev beats Kevin Anderson 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 to complete a 13-8 win for Team Eu
Laver Cup Men's Tennis, Chicago: Alexander Zverev beats Kevin Anderson 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 to complete a 13-8 win for Team Europe over Team World
Ebola virus has caused 69 deaths and sickened 150 people according to Ministry of Heath in the Democratic Republic of Co
Ebola virus has caused 69 deaths and sickened 150 people according to Ministry of Heath in the Democratic Republic of Congo
First Chinese #MeToo case goes to court as TV star Zhu Jun sues for defamation after accusation posted online
First Chinese #MeToo case goes to court as TV star Zhu Jun sues for defamation after accusation posted online
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits just off the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, setting off a tsunami that hits the cities o
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits just off the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, setting off a tsunami that hits the cities of Donggala and Palu, with at least 1,649 people killed
Chinese-French painter Zao Wou-Ki's work "Juin-Octobre 1985" sells for $65 million in Hong Kong in one of the most expen
Chinese-French painter Zao Wou-Ki's work "Juin-Octobre 1985" sells for $65 million in Hong Kong in one of the most expensive art auctions in Asia
"Bluey," the animated Australian children's television series, premieres on ABC Kids
Bluey is an Australian animated television series aimed at preschool children, created by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in Queensland.
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezers and to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for th
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezers and to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for their work on laser beams
people have died taking selfies since 2011, according to a study in the "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care"
people have died taking selfies since 2011, according to a study in the "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care"
New England's Tom Brady becomes only 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes as he connects with Josh
New England's Tom Brady becomes only 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes as he connects with Josh Gordon in Patriots' 38-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Foxborough
Banksy work "Girl With Balloon" automatically shreds via a shredder hidden in its frame moments after being sold for 1 m
Banksy work "Girl With Balloon" automatically shreds via a shredder hidden in its frame moments after being sold for 1 million pounds in London, renamed "Love is in the Bin"
Australia records the biggest comeback in Rugby Championship history by beating Argentina 45-34 in Salta; Wallabies trai
Australia records the biggest comeback in Rugby Championship history by beating Argentina 45-34 in Salta; Wallabies trail 31-7 at halftime but score five second-half tries to none to overwhelm Pumas
China confirms it has detained Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, who resigns from his position after being reported missing
China confirms it has detained Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, who resigns from his position after being reported missing
Major climate report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for the UN says the planet will warm 2.7 degrees F
Major climate report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for the UN says the planet will warm 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celsius) by 2040 with dire results
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees becomes the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards, needing 201 yards to surpass Peyt
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees becomes the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards, needing 201 yards to surpass Peyton Manning's record. He achieves 363 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Saints' 43-19 win against the Washington Redskins at the Superdome
Flash floods kill at least 10 in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Majorca, Spain
Flash floods kill at least 10 in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Majorca, Spain
Russian Soyuz spacecraft makes emergency landing when rocket fails two minutes after liftoff, with American astronaut an
Russian Soyuz spacecraft makes emergency landing when rocket fails two minutes after liftoff, with American astronaut and Russian cosmonaut aboard
Alexandra Trusova sets a world record as the first female figure skater to land a quadruple Lutz at the Junior Grand Pri
Alexandra Trusova sets a world record as the first female figure skater to land a quadruple Lutz at the Junior Grand Prix in Armenia [1]
Oldest known human remains from Poland, dated to 115,000 years ago, are revealed to be a Neanderthal child from Ciemna C
Oldest known human remains from Poland, dated to 115,000 years ago, are revealed to be a Neanderthal child from Ciemna Cave consumed by a large bird
Afghan batsman Hazratullah Zazai becomes only the 6th player in cricket history (3rd in T20) to hit 6-sixes in an over;
Afghan batsman Hazratullah Zazai becomes only the 6th player in cricket history (3rd in T20) to hit 6-sixes in an over; scores 62 in 17 balls in Kabul Zwanan loss v Balkh Legends in Afghanistan Premier League
American retailer Sears files for bankruptcy
Sears, Roebuck and Co., commonly known as Sears ( SEERZ), is an American chain of department stores and online retailer.
Anna Burns wins the Man Booker Prize for her novel "Milkman," becoming the first author from Northern Ireland to receive
Anna Burns wins the Man Booker Prize for her novel "Milkman," becoming the first author from Northern Ireland to receive the award
Australian state of Queensland decriminalizes abortion
Australian state of Queensland decriminalizes abortion
The revived sitcom "The Conners" debuts on ABC TV starring Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, and John Goodman, without fired
The revived sitcom "The Conners" debuts on ABC TV starring Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, and John Goodman, without fired former star Roseanne Barr
Australia's center-right coalition government loses its one-seat majority by losing the Wentworth by-election
Australia's center-right coalition government loses its one-seat majority by losing the Wentworth by-election
Actress Selma Blair reveals she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Selma Blair is an American actress. She is known for her roles in Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, and the Hellboy franchise. Blair, born in Southfield, Michigan, emerged from a...
European Commission rejects Italy's budget, first country to be rejected
European Commission rejects Italy's budget, first country to be rejected
EU directive bans single-use plastics by 2021
Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (known as the Single-Use Plastics...
Joel Embiid becomes the first NBA player to reach 30 points and 19 rebounds in the same game since Charles Barkley in 19
Joel Embiid becomes the first NBA player to reach 30 points and 19 rebounds in the same game since Charles Barkley in 1991
First work of art produced by artificial intelligence, "Edmond de Belamy," conceived by Obvious, sells for $432,500 at C
First work of art produced by artificial intelligence, "Edmond de Belamy," conceived by Obvious, sells for $432,500 at Christie's in New York
Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor announces she has converted to Islam
Shuhada' Sadaqat was an Irish singer-songwriter, record producer and activist. During her musical career, which encompassed several hit records and artist collaborations, O'Connor drew attention to...
Australian 7-year old mare Winx wins unprecedented fourth consecutive Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Melbourne; her recor
Australian 7-year old mare Winx wins unprecedented fourth consecutive Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Melbourne; her record 29th-straight win and her 22nd Group 1 racing success
German ex-nurse Niels Högel admits in court to killing over 100 patients, making him one of the world's worst serial kil
German ex-nurse Niels Högel admits in court to killing over 100 patients, making him one of the world's worst serial killers
BLACKPINK becomes the first K-pop girl group to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 with multiple hits
Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The group is composed of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa.
Google employees stage mass walkout to protest the company's handling of sexual harassment
Google LLC (GOO-gəl) is an American multinational technology corporation focused on information technology, online advertising, search engine technology, email, cloud computing, software, quantum...
Truck loses control hitting 31 cars and killing at least 15 people near a tollbooth in Lanzhou, China
Truck loses control hitting 31 cars and killing at least 15 people near a tollbooth in Lanzhou, China
Camila Cabello wins four awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Bilbao, Janet Jackson accepts the Global Icon award
The MTV Europe Music Awards (commonly abbreviated as MTV EMA) are awards presented by Paramount International Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture.
"Big Brother" reality show has its last episode in the UK on Channel 5, having run since 2000; series revived in 2023
Big Brother is the British version of the international reality television franchise Big Brother created by producer John de Mol Jr. in 1997.
Spice Girls announce a new tour, without "Posh Spice" Victoria Beckham
The Spice Girls are a British girl group formed in 1994, consisting of Mel B ("Scary Spice"), Melanie C ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria...
British actor Idris Elba named "People" magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
British actor Idris Elba named "People" magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
Actress Emma Thompson is made a Dame of the British Empire by Prince William at Buckingham Palace, London
Actress Emma Thompson is made a Dame of the British Empire by Prince William at Buckingham Palace, London
Authorities report more than 150 people have been killed in week-long assault by government forces on port of Hudaydah i
Authorities report more than 150 people have been killed in week-long assault by government forces on port of Hudaydah in Yemen
Korean pop band BTS appearance on Japanese TV show cancelled after member Jimin wore shirt with atomic bomb image
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The band consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, who co-write or co-produce much of their material.
Amazon announces two new corporate outposts at Queens, New York and Arlington, Virginia
Amazon announces two new corporate outposts at Queens, New York and Arlington, Virginia
A large impact crater, 31 km wide, from an iron meteorite is identified under the Hiawatha Glacier in Greenland
Hiawatha Glacier is a glacier in northwest Greenland, with its terminus in Inglefield Land.
LeBron James passes Wilt Chamberlain for 5th on the NBA's career scoring list with 44 points for the LA Lakers in 126-11
LeBron James passes Wilt Chamberlain for 5th on the NBA's career scoring list with 44 points for the LA Lakers in 126-117 victory over Portland Trail Blazers at the Staples Center, Los Angeles
An elevator drops 84 floors at the John Hancock Center, Chicago, when the hoist rope breaks; all six occupants survive u
An elevator drops 84 floors at the John Hancock Center, Chicago, when the hoist rope breaks; all six occupants survive unharmed
American missionary John Allen Chau killed on forbidden North Sentinel Island, Bay of Bengal by one of world's most isol
American missionary John Allen Chau killed on forbidden North Sentinel Island, Bay of Bengal by one of world's most isolated tribe
Airbnb bans listings in Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Airbnb, Inc. (an abbreviation of its original name, "Airbed and Breakfast") is an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and-long-term homestays, experiences and services in...
South African golfer Gary Player receives PGA recognition for his 3 Senior British Open wins (1988, 90, 97) from before
South African golfer Gary Player receives PGA recognition for his 3 Senior British Open wins (1988, 90, 97) from before event recognised as a major title (2003); takes him to 9 Senior majors
Former Guatemalan soldier Santos López Alonzo sentenced to 5,160 years for killing 171 people in Dos Erres during the ci
Former Guatemalan soldier Santos López Alonzo sentenced to 5,160 years for killing 171 people in Dos Erres during the civil war
The Leaning Tower of Pisa's tilt is reduced by 4 cm in a 20 year project to stabilize it
The Leaning Tower of Pisa's tilt is reduced by 4 cm in a 20 year project to stabilize it
Alabama police kill the wrong suspect after a gunman shoots 18-year-old man and 12-year-old girl at Riverchase Galleria
Alabama police kill the wrong suspect after a gunman shoots 18-year-old man and 12-year-old girl at Riverchase Galleria Mall in Hoovermall
Phil Mickelson claims $9m winner-takes-all prize in dramatic matchplay golf duel with Tiger Woods, finishing under flood
Phil Mickelson claims $9m winner-takes-all prize in dramatic matchplay golf duel with Tiger Woods, finishing under floodlights in Las Vegas; match goes to 22nd hole before Mickelson sinks 4-foot putt for rich victory
Copa Libertadores Final 2nd-leg between Buenos Aires rivals River Plate & Boca Juniors is postponed after Boca bus attac
Copa Libertadores Final 2nd-leg between Buenos Aires rivals River Plate & Boca Juniors is postponed after Boca bus attacked by River fans; players suffer cuts & affects of police tear gas; River wins, 5-3 on aggregate when 2nd-leg played in Madrid, Spain (9 Dec)
6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Iran's Kermanshah province injuring at least 700
6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Iran's Kermanshah province injuring at least 700
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to claim his 5th Formula 1 World Drivers
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to claim his 5th Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by 88 points from Sebastian Vettel; Mercedes' 5th straight Constructors title
Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore is handed her record equalling 7th world title as American contender Lakey Peterson
Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore is handed her record equalling 7th world title as American contender Lakey Peterson is a shock 2nd round elimination at the season-ending Maui Pro in Hawaii
Convicted US murderer Samuel Little confirmed connected to 90 more murders of women after confessing details
Samuel Little (né McDowell; June 7, 1940 – December 30, 2020) was an American serial killer who was convicted of 8 murders and confessed to committing 93 murders between 1970 and 2005.
Australian state Queensland raises its fire warning to "catastrophic" for the first time as 130 fires burn across the st
Australian state Queensland raises its fire warning to "catastrophic" for the first time as 130 fires burn across the state [1]
Opera "Prism" composed by Ellen Reid with lyrics by Roxie Perkin premieres at REDCAT in Los Angeles (2019 Pulitzer Prize
Opera "Prism" composed by Ellen Reid with lyrics by Roxie Perkin premieres at REDCAT in Los Angeles (2019 Pulitzer Prize for Music)
7.0 magnitude earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska
On November 30, 2018, at 8:29 a.m. AKST (17:29 UTC), a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Anchorage in Southcentral Alaska.
Attempts to establish mob council in Sicily thwarted when 46 members of the mafia arrested including Settimio Mineo
Attempts to establish mob council in Sicily thwarted when 46 members of the mafia arrested including Settimio Mineo
Arrest of Huawei Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou for possible violation of Iran sanctions in Canada
On December 1, 2018, Meng Wanzhou, the board deputy chairperson and daughter of the founder of the Chinese multinational technology corporation Huawei, was detained upon arrival at Vancouver...
Luxembourg is the first country to make all public transport free
Free public transport, often called fare-free public transit or zero-fare public transport, is public transport which is fully funded by means other than collecting fares from passengers.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry explodes for franchise-record 238 yards and four touchdowns in 30-9 win v Ja
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry explodes for franchise-record 238 yards and four touchdowns in 30-9 win v Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville; 99-yard TD run ties Dallas Cowboys HOF RB Tony Dorsett's longest run in NFL history
Comedian Kevin Hart steps down as 2019 Oscars host after his history of homophobic statements is revealed
Comedian Kevin Hart steps down as 2019 Oscars host after his history of homophobic statements is revealed
84th Heisman Trophy Award: Kyler Murray, Oklahoma (QB)
84th Heisman Trophy Award: Kyler Murray, Oklahoma (QB)
Brian Ortega fights Max Holloway at UFC 231 and loses by doctor stoppage, earning Fight of the Night
Brian Ortega fights Max Holloway at UFC 231 and loses by doctor stoppage, earning Fight of the Night
Armenia's acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wins a snap election with 70.4% of the vote
Nikol Vovayi Pashinyan is an Armenian politician who is serving as the 16th and current prime minister of Armenia since 8 May 2018.
The Arctic is experiencing "unprecedented warmth" caused by human-caused climate change, according to US National Oceani
The Arctic is experiencing "unprecedented warmth" caused by human-caused climate change, according to US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Report
Actress Eliza Dushku revealed received $9.5 million settlement from CBS after sexual harassment on set of "Bull" from ac
Actress Eliza Dushku revealed received $9.5 million settlement from CBS after sexual harassment on set of "Bull" from actor Michael Weatherley
Report by Reuters US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson knew for decades their talc was contaminated with asbestos
Report by Reuters US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson knew for decades their talc was contaminated with asbestos
Affordable Care Act ('Obamacare') ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas; later reversed by US S
Affordable Care Act ('Obamacare') ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas; later reversed by US Supreme Court
Huge explosion and fire in a restaurant in Sapporo, Japan injures 42
Huge explosion and fire in a restaurant in Sapporo, Japan injures 42
Astronomers identify furtherest object in the solar system as 2018 VG18 (nicknamed Farout), 120 x further from the Sun t
Astronomers identify furtherest object in the solar system as 2018 VG18 (nicknamed Farout), 120 x further from the Sun than Earth
Fire destroys 600 stilt homes in Manaus, northwestern Brazil
Fire destroys 600 stilt homes in Manaus, northwestern Brazil
Drones flying over Gatwick airport, England, causes delays and cancellations for 800 flights and 110,000 people
Drones flying over Gatwick airport, England, causes delays and cancellations for 800 flights and 110,000 people
New figures show average US male weighs 198 pounds and stands 5 feet 9 inches, women 171 pounds and 5 feet 4 inches
New figures show average US male weighs 198 pounds and stands 5 feet 9 inches, women 171 pounds and 5 feet 4 inches
Partial shutdown of US federal government begins
In the United States, a government shutdown, officially known as a lapse in appropriations, occurs when funding legislation required to finance the federal government is not enacted before the next...
American Colin O'Brady is the first person to cross Antarctica solo and unassisted after 54 days at the Ross Ice Shelf
Colin Timothy O'Brady is an American professional endurance athlete, motivational speaker and adventurer.
40 militants killed in Giza and El-Arish by Egyptian police after attack on a tourist bus the day before killed four
40 militants killed in Giza and El-Arish by Egyptian police after attack on a tourist bus the day before killed four
Houston guard James Harden scores 43 points in Rockets' 113-101 win over Memphis Grizzlies; 4th straight NBA game with 4
Houston guard James Harden scores 43 points in Rockets' 113-101 win over Memphis Grizzlies; 4th straight NBA game with 40+ points and 8th straight with 35+; joins Oscar Robertson as only player with at least 35 points & 5 assists in 8 straight games
Dolores O’Riordan dies
Dolores O’Riordan, Irish musician, known for irish musician, died on 2018-01-15. Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan ( oh-REER-dən; 6 September 1971 – 15 January 2018) was an Irish musician and…
Ingvar Kamprad dies
Ingvar Kamprad, Swedish businessman, known for swedish businessman, died on 2018-01-27.
Sridevi Kapoor dies
Sridevi Kapoor, Indian actress, known for indian actress, died on 2018-02-24. Sridevi Kapoor, known mononymously as Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and…
Roger Bannister dies
Roger Bannister, British athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile, known for english athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile, died on 2018-03-03.
Stephen Hawking dies
Stephen Hawking, English theoretical physicist, known for english theoretical physicist, died on 2018-03-14.
Winnie Mandela dies
Winnie Mandela, South African african activist and politician, known for south african activist and politician, died on 2018-04-02.
Avicii dies
Avicii, Swedish dj and music producer, known for swedish dj and music producer, died on 2018-04-20.
Peter Thomson dies
Peter Thomson dies
Jamal Khashoggi dies
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Events
Javier Bardem becomes the ambassador of Greenpeace for the protection of Antarctica
Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem is a Spanish actor. In a career spanning over three decades, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics'…
LeBron James becomes the seventh and youngest player (33 years, 24 days) to reach the 30,000 NBA point milestone during
LeBron James becomes the seventh and youngest player (33 years, 24 days) to reach the 30,000 NBA point milestone during a 114-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs
Former US Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar is found guilty of molesting over 150 girls and is sentenced to up to 175 yea
Former US Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar is found guilty of molesting over 150 girls and is sentenced to up to 175 years in prison
Brazilian jockey Jorge Ricardo equals the world record for the number of victories by a jockey with 12,844 in Rio de Jan
Brazilian jockey Jorge Ricardo equals the world record for the number of victories by a jockey with 12,844 in Rio de Janeiro
Marit Bjørgen of Norway wins gold in the 30k cross-country and becomes the most successful Winter Olympic athlete of all
Marit Bjørgen of Norway wins gold in the 30k cross-country and becomes the most successful Winter Olympic athlete of all time with 15 medals
China's National People's Congress approves removal of term limits for a leader, allowing Xi Jinping to be president for
China's National People's Congress approves removal of term limits for a leader, allowing Xi Jinping to be president for life
US President Donald Trump imposes $60 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports
During his first term as President of the United States, Donald Trump enacted a series of tariffs involving protectionist trade initiatives against other countries, most notably China.
Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft is caught on camera rubbing the match ball with an object during the third cricket t
Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft is caught on camera rubbing the match ball with an object during the third cricket test in Cape Town, resulting in an infamous ball-tampering scandal
“Black Panther” is the first film shown at a commercial cinema in 35 years in Saudi Arabia as cinemas are reopened
“Black Panther” is the first film shown at a commercial cinema in 35 years in Saudi Arabia as cinemas are reopened
Streaming music services overtake worldwide sales of CDs and vinyl for the first time according to IFPI
Streaming music services overtake worldwide sales of CDs and vinyl for the first time according to IFPI
Childish Gambino [Donald Glover] releases the music video to new single "This is America" to wide acclaim
"This Is America" is a song by American rapper Childish Gambino. Written by Gambino, Ludwig Göransson and fellow American rapper Young Thug (who provides additional vocals) and produced by the former...
South Korean boy band BTS are the first K-pop group to top the US Billboard 200 with their album "Love Yourself: Tear"
Love Yourself: Tear (stylized as Love Yourself 轉 Tear) is the third Korean-language and sixth overall studio album by South Korean boy band BTS.
Singapore Summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump - first time a North Korean leade
Singapore Summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump - first time a North Korean leader and an incumbent US President meet
"The Incredibles 2" sets a box office record for an animated release, earning $180 million its opening weekend
Incredibles 2 is a 2018 American animated superhero film written and directed by Brad Bird.
Cardi B is the first female rapper to achieve two #1 hits on the US Billboard chart with "I Like It" featuring Bad Bunny
Cardi B is the first female rapper to achieve two #1 hits on the US Billboard chart with "I Like It" featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin
Drake surpasses The Beatles' record of most singles in the Billboard Hot 100 with seven from his album "Scorpion" agains
Drake surpasses The Beatles' record of most singles in the Billboard Hot 100 with seven from his album "Scorpion" against their five
Apple becomes the first American publicly listed company to reach $1 trillion in value
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, in Silicon Valley, best known for its consumer electronics, software and online services.
China bans the release of the Winnie the Pooh movie "Christopher Robin" after the character is used to mock Chinese Pres
China bans the release of the Winnie the Pooh movie "Christopher Robin" after the character is used to mock Chinese President Xi Jinping
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches "Modicare," a free healthcare program for 500 million people, the world's l
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches "Modicare," a free healthcare program for 500 million people, the world's largest healthcare initiative
Trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán begins in New York, he is charged with drug trafficking, money laun
Trial of Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán begins in New York, he is charged with drug trafficking, money laundering, and murder
US Federal Climate report estimates climate change will reduce economy by 10% by 2100 with $141 billion cost from heat-r
US Federal Climate report estimates climate change will reduce economy by 10% by 2100 with $141 billion cost from heat-related deaths, $118 billion from sea level rise
Bus crash in Pasamayo, Peru, kills 51 on notorious "Devil's Curve" road
Bus crash in Pasamayo, Peru, kills 51 on notorious "Devil's Curve" road
First bionic hand with a sense of touch, for use outside a lab unveiled in Rome [1]
First bionic hand with a sense of touch, for use outside a lab unveiled in Rome [1]
'Bomb Cyclone' hits US Northeast prompting flooding and snow in New York subway system
'Bomb Cyclone' hits US Northeast prompting flooding and snow in New York subway system
"Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House" by Michael Wolff is published by Henry Holt and Company
Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House is a 2018 book by journalist Michael Wolff which according to Wolff, details the behavior of U.S.
Jon Gruden returns to the NFL as Oakland Raiders head coach after nearly a decade of broadcasting (ESPN Monday Night Foo
Jon Gruden returns to the NFL as Oakland Raiders head coach after nearly a decade of broadcasting (ESPN Monday Night Football 2009-17)
Snow falls in the Sahara Desert, with 15 inches reported in Aïn Séfra, northwestern Algeria
Snow falls in the Sahara Desert, with 15 inches reported in Aïn Séfra, northwestern Algeria
Self-declared Republic of Somaliland passes its first ever law against rape
Self-declared Republic of Somaliland passes its first ever law against rape
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon leaves Breitbart News after his criticism of the White House in "Fire and the
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon leaves Breitbart News after his criticism of the White House in "Fire and the Fury" book
In China's first significant #MeToo moment Beihang University in Beijing fires a professor for sexual misconduct
In China's first significant #MeToo moment Beihang University in Beijing fires a professor for sexual misconduct
US President Donald Trump causes worldwide controversy when it is reported he called African countries "shitholes" durin
US President Donald Trump causes worldwide controversy when it is reported he called African countries "shitholes" during imigration meeting
American actor Mark Wahlberg donates his $1.5 million reshoot fee for the film "All the Money in the World" to the Time'
American actor Mark Wahlberg donates his $1.5 million reshoot fee for the film "All the Money in the World" to the Time's Up movement after it is revealed that co-star Michelle Williams is paid only $1,000
Fashion photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber are suspended from magazines including Vogue, after allegations of s
Fashion photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber are suspended from magazines including Vogue, after allegations of sexual harassment in "The New York Times"
Pope Francis arrives in Chile for a three-day visit amid child sexual abuse claims against church clergy
Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025.
US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team
US Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Simone Biles says she is one of more than 130 women sexually abused by former team doctor Larry Nassar
Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira rides the largest-ever wave by a female surfer at 20.72 m (68 ft) at Praia do Norte in Naz
Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira rides the largest-ever wave by a female surfer at 20.72 m (68 ft) at Praia do Norte in Nazaréin, Portugal
Netflix becomes the largest digital media and entertainment company in the world worth $100 billion
Netflix becomes the largest digital media and entertainment company in the world worth $100 billion
New Orleans Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins has 44 points, 24 rebounds & 10 assists in 132-128 double-OT win over Chicago Bul
New Orleans Pelicans' DeMarcus Cousins has 44 points, 24 rebounds & 10 assists in 132-128 double-OT win over Chicago Bulls; 1st player since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1972) with 40+ points, 20+ rebounds & 10+ assists
Doomsday clock moved by 30 seconds to 2 minutes to midnight by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, closest since 1950s
The Doomsday Clock is a symbol that represents the estimated likelihood of a human-made global catastrophe, in the opinion of the nonprofit organization Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
Residents left without heat in -27C in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan after boiler breaks in main power station
Residents left without heat in -27C in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan after boiler breaks in main power station
Bomb in an ambulance kills over 100 people in Kabul, Taliban claim responsibility
On 27 January 2018, an ambulance was used as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device near Sidarat Square in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Cleveland Indians announce they will remove "Chief Wahoo" caricature logo from uniforms in 2019
Chief Wahoo is a former logo last used by the Cleveland Indians in 2018 (the Cleveland Guardians after 2021), a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in Cleveland, Ohio and is still used in...
Houston forward James Harden puts up highest scoring triple-double in NBA history (60 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists) a
Houston forward James Harden puts up highest scoring triple-double in NBA history (60 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists) as the Rockets beat Orlando Magic, 114-107 in Houston
Houston guard James Harden becomes first player in NBA history to log a 60-point triple-double with 60 points, 10 reboun
Houston guard James Harden becomes first player in NBA history to log a 60-point triple-double with 60 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals and a block in Rockets' 114-107 win over Orlando Magic
Archaeologists announce discovery of thousands of undetected structures in Mayan lowland civilisation, Guatemala, using
Archaeologists announce discovery of thousands of undetected structures in Mayan lowland civilisation, Guatemala, using Lidar, suggests population of 10 million
All 955 miners rescued from the Beatrix gold mine in Welkom town, South Africa, after 2 days underground
All 955 miners rescued from the Beatrix gold mine in Welkom town, South Africa, after 2 days underground
Moscow, Russia has its heaviest snowfall in a day on record (43 cm / 17 inches), killing one and bringing down 2,000 tre
Moscow, Russia has its heaviest snowfall in a day on record (43 cm / 17 inches), killing one and bringing down 2,000 trees
6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Hualien County, Taiwan, leaving 10 dead and over 50 missing
6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Hualien County, Taiwan, leaving 10 dead and over 50 missing
"The Los Angeles Times" is bought by LA doctor Patrick Soon-Shiong from Tronc for $500 million
The San Diego Union-Tribune is a metropolitan daily newspaper published in San Diego, California, that has run since 1868.
Bangladesh court sentences former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia to 5 years in prison for corruption
Begum Khaleda Zia was a Bangladeshi politician who served as the prime minister of Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006.
Adam Ondra completes the first-ever flash of a confirmed 9a+ (5.15a) route with his ascent of Super Crackinette in Franc
Adam Ondra completes the first-ever flash of a confirmed 9a+ (5.15a) route with his ascent of Super Crackinette in France
Dutchman Sven Kramer becomes only male speed skater to win same Olympic event 3 times, claiming gold in the 5,000m at Py
Dutchman Sven Kramer becomes only male speed skater to win same Olympic event 3 times, claiming gold in the 5,000m at Pyongchang; first man to win total 8 Olympic medals in the sport
American snowboarder Jamie Anderson retains her Olympic slopestyle title (Sochi 2014) at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, c
American snowboarder Jamie Anderson retains her Olympic slopestyle title (Sochi 2014) at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, comfortably ahead of Canada's Laurie Blouin
After winning Olympic gold in the women's curling in Sochi (2014), Canadian Kaitlyn Lawes wins the mixed doubles with du
After winning Olympic gold in the women's curling in Sochi (2014), Canadian Kaitlyn Lawes wins the mixed doubles with dual gold medallist John Morris in Pyeongchang
More than 100,00 orangutans killed in Borneo since 1999 according to study published in "Current Biology"
More than 100,00 orangutans killed in Borneo since 1999 according to study published in "Current Biology"
10k freestyle cross country champion Ragnhild Haga and 30k classical winner Marit Bjørgen win their 2nd Olympic gold med
10k freestyle cross country champion Ragnhild Haga and 30k classical winner Marit Bjørgen win their 2nd Olympic gold medal in Pyeongchang as part of Norway's 4 x 5k relay team
3 suicide bombers kill 18 in Konduga, north-east Nigeria
3 suicide bombers kill 18 in Konduga, north-east Nigeria
60th Daytona 500: Austin Dillon wins after multi-car wreck sends race into overtime (207 laps) ahead of rookie Darrell W
60th Daytona 500: Austin Dillon wins after multi-car wreck sends race into overtime (207 laps) ahead of rookie Darrell Wallace Jr
At least 17 killed when a garbage mound collapses in Maputo, Mozambique
At least 17 killed when a garbage mound collapses in Maputo, Mozambique
After winning the Olympic ice dance gold medal in Vancouver (2010), Canadian pair Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir follow their
After winning the Olympic ice dance gold medal in Vancouver (2010), Canadian pair Tessa Virtue & Scott Moir follow their team event gold by taking the ice dance title at the Pyeongchang Winter Games
Dutch skater Jorien ter Mors becomes first female to win Olympic medals in 2 different sports at a single Winter Games (
Dutch skater Jorien ter Mors becomes first female to win Olympic medals in 2 different sports at a single Winter Games (Pyeongchang); 1,000m speed skating gold, 3000m short track relay bronze
Indian film star Kamal Haasan launches a new political party - Makkal Needhi Mayyam in Tamil Nadu state
Indian film star Kamal Haasan launches a new political party - Makkal Needhi Mayyam in Tamil Nadu state
Chinese short track speed skater Wu Dajing beats men's 500m world record twice en route to winning the gold medal at the
Chinese short track speed skater Wu Dajing beats men's 500m world record twice en route to winning the gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; 2nd man in history under 40 seconds (39.584s)
Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis wins his second gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the 1,000m; also 1,500m c
Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis wins his second gold medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in the 1,000m; also 1,500m champion
world mass start speed skating champion Lee Seung-hoon of South Korea wins the event at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; als
world mass start speed skating champion Lee Seung-hoon of South Korea wins the event at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics; also Olympic 10,000m champion Vancouver (2010)
2-man bobsled champions Francesco Friedrich and Thorsten Margis of Germany win their 2nd gold medals of the Pyeongchang
2-man bobsled champions Francesco Friedrich and Thorsten Margis of Germany win their 2nd gold medals of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics as part of the German 4-man team
7.5 magnitude earthquake in central Papa New Guinea kills at least 100
7.5 magnitude earthquake in central Papa New Guinea kills at least 100
illegal churches closed in Rwanda for being too noisy and lacking building permits
illegal churches closed in Rwanda for being too noisy and lacking building permits
Earliest evidence for figural tattoos (bull and sheep) on two naturally mummified bodies from Egypt’s predynastic period
Earliest evidence for figural tattoos (bull and sheep) on two naturally mummified bodies from Egypt’s predynastic period (3351-3017BC) published in "Journal of Archaeological Science"
Gunmen attack the French embassy and army HQ in suspected terrorist incident in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, killing 8 and
Gunmen attack the French embassy and army HQ in suspected terrorist incident in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, killing 8 and injuring 80
"The Emoji Movie" named worst film in 2017 in Razzies awards
"The Emoji Movie" named worst film in 2017 in Razzies awards
China announces a military budget of 1.11 trillion yuan ($175 billion)
The military budget of the People's Republic of China is the portion of the overall government budget that is allocated for the funding of the People's Liberation Army.
"Highest overdose death rates ever recorded in the US", 142,000 overdoses in 2016-17 period according to US Centers for
"Highest overdose death rates ever recorded in the US", 142,000 overdoses in 2016-17 period according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
5 million Spanish women mark International Women's Day by striking over gender inequality and sexual discrimination
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March, commemorating women's fight for equality and liberation along with the women's rights movement.
16 people die after being struck by lightning at a church in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda
16 people die after being struck by lightning at a church in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda
More than 12,000 people flee Hamouria in Eastern Ghouta, Syria, after town bombarded
More than 12,000 people flee Hamouria in Eastern Ghouta, Syria, after town bombarded
Africa's only female head of state, Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim confirms she is resigning amid an expenses s
Africa's only female head of state, Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim confirms she is resigning amid an expenses scandal
African American Stephon Clark shot 20 times by police in his Grandmother's backyard in Sacramento, California during va
African American Stephon Clark shot 20 times by police in his Grandmother's backyard in Sacramento, California during vandalism investigation
Mississippi signs into law the US's strictest abortion laws, no termination after 15 weeks
Abortion laws vary widely among countries and territories, and have changed over time.
African trade deal agreed by 44 African countries in Kigali, Rwanda
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a free trade area encompassing most of Africa.
Musical "Frozen" opens on Broadway based on the film, starring Patti Murin and Caissie Levy
Frozen is a musical with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and book by Jennifer Lee, based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios' 2013 animated film Frozen.
A Sahara sandstorm turns snow in Sochi, Russia, orange in one of the largest-ever transfers of desert sand
A Sahara sandstorm turns snow in Sochi, Russia, orange in one of the largest-ever transfers of desert sand
American conducts its first ever drone strike against Al-Qaeda militants in southern Libya
American conducts its first ever drone strike against Al-Qaeda militants in southern Libya
Australian cricket captain Steve Smith handed one-match ban after admitting Australian team tampered with the ball in 3r
Australian cricket captain Steve Smith handed one-match ban after admitting Australian team tampered with the ball in 3rd test against South Africa in South Africa
At least 68 people die and scores are injured in a fire caused by a prison riot in the cells at the Carabobo state polic
At least 68 people die and scores are injured in a fire caused by a prison riot in the cells at the Carabobo state police headquarters in Valencia, Venezuela
21st Commonwealth Games open in the Gold Coast, Australia
Australia competed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Queensland between 4 and 15 April 2018.
Canadian Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team involved in a bus crash outside Tisdale, Saskatchewan that kills 16
On April 6, 2018, 16 people were killed and 13 were injured when a northbound coach bus struck a westbound semi-trailer truck that blew through a stop sign near Armley, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Suspected gas attack on Douma by Syrian government airforce kills more than 40 people and injuries more than 500
Suspected gas attack on Douma by Syrian government airforce kills more than 40 people and injuries more than 500
.2 cm (49.69") of rainfall in a day, Waipā Garden (Kauai). Hawaii (state record, breaking previous record of 1956)
.2 cm (49.69") of rainfall in a day, Waipā Garden (Kauai). Hawaii (state record, breaking previous record of 1956)
Protests begin in Managua, Nicaragua, over proposed changes to social security, protesters beaten by suspected pro-gover
Protests begin in Managua, Nicaragua, over proposed changes to social security, protesters beaten by suspected pro-government gangs
King Mswati III of Swaziland changes the name of Swaziland to Eswatini, which translates as the “Land of the Swati”
Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini (historically called KaNgwane), also known by its former official names Swaziland and the Kingdom of Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa.
Actress Allison Mack arrested on charges of sex trafficking in relation to sex cult NXIVM in New York
Actress Allison Mack arrested on charges of sex trafficking in relation to sex cult NXIVM in New York
Oakland A's left hander Sean Manaea no-hits the Boston Red Sox
Sean Anthony Manaea ( mə-NY-ə; born February 1, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Bus crash in North Korea kills 36, with most Chinese tourists
Bus crash in North Korea kills 36, with most Chinese tourists
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan resigns after 10 years in office after mass protests against him beginning an unconsti
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan resigns after 10 years in office after mass protests against him beginning an unconstitutional third term
Danish inventor Peter Madsen found guilty of killing and desecrating body of journalist Kim Wall aboard submarine, sente
Danish inventor Peter Madsen found guilty of killing and desecrating body of journalist Kim Wall aboard submarine, sentenced to life imprisonment
Indian government announces electricity has now reached every Indian village
Indian government announces electricity has now reached every Indian village
Coordinated double suicide attack kills 36 in Kabul, Afghanistan, including nine journalists
A suicide attack (also known by a wide variety of other names, see below) is a deliberate attack in which the perpetrators intentionally end their own lives as part of the attack.
Chinese authorities label British cartoon "Peppa Pig" subversive and it is removed from the Douyin video website
Chinese authorities label British cartoon "Peppa Pig" subversive and it is removed from the Douyin video website
California overtakes Great Britain to become the worlds fifth largest economy
California () is a state in the Western United States that lies on the Pacific Coast.
Global tourism accounts for 8% of the world's carbon emissions according to a University of Sydney study
Global tourism accounts for 8% of the world's carbon emissions according to a University of Sydney study
Ebola outbreak declared in north-west Democratic Republic of Congo with 2 confirmed cases and 17 deaths
On 11 May 2017, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having one Ebola-related death. As of 8 June 2017, there were five confirmed cases...
Argentina announces talks with the IMF amid a new financial crisis with interest rates at 40%
The euro area crisis, often also referred to as the eurozone crisis, European debt crisis, or European sovereign debt crisis, was a multi-year debt crisis and financial crisis in the European Union...
China announces plans for the world's largest weather-control mechanism, rain-inducing machines for the Tibetan Plateau
China announces plans for the world's largest weather-control mechanism, rain-inducing machines for the Tibetan Plateau (area the size of Alaska)
Mass murder-suicide in Margaret River, Australia, grandfather shoots six members of his family and himself
Mass murder-suicide in Margaret River, Australia, grandfather shoots six members of his family and himself
Insurgent group attacks the town of Muse, Myanmar, killing at least 19 people, Ta’ang National Liberation Army claim res
Insurgent group attacks the town of Muse, Myanmar, killing at least 19 people, Ta’ang National Liberation Army claim responsibility
Arsène Wenger guides Arsenal to a 1-0 win at Huddersfield in his final game as Gunners manager after 22 years in charge
Arsène Charles Ernest Wenger is a French former football manager and player who has been serving as FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development since 2019.
Boulder City Council in Colorado votes to ban assault weapons
Boulder City Council in Colorado votes to ban assault weapons
"Laurel vs Yanny" disagreement over what word heard in an audio file begins across social media
"Laurel vs Yanny" disagreement over what word heard in an audio file begins across social media
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo spreads to the city of Mbandaka
Mbandaka is a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo located near the confluence of the Congo and Ruki rivers.
71st Cannes Film Festival: Japanese film "Shoplifters" by Hirokazu Kore-eda wins the Palme d'Or
The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival took place from 8 to 19 May 2018. Australian actress Cate Blanchett served as jury president for the main competition.
Australian court finds Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson guilty of covering up sexual abuse in 1970s, most senior Cat
Australian court finds Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson guilty of covering up sexual abuse in 1970s, most senior Catholic priest to be convicted
Hamburg, Germany, becomes the first city to ban diesel cars on some roads
Hamburg, Germany, becomes the first city to ban diesel cars on some roads
Barbados elects its first female Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who leads the Barbados Labour Party to victory
Barbados elects its first female Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who leads the Barbados Labour Party to victory
Ireland votes to repeal their 8th amendment to allow legalized abortion, 66.4% vote yes
Ireland votes to repeal their 8th amendment to allow legalized abortion, 66.4% vote yes
Coco-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink - Lemon-Do on island of Kyushu, Japan
Coco-Cola launches its first alcoholic drink - Lemon-Do on island of Kyushu, Japan
Danish government bans garments that cover the face, including the niqab and burqa
The French ban on face covering is the result of an act of parliament passed in 2010 banning the wearing of face-covering headgear, including masks, helmets, balaclavas, niqābs and other veils...
Ringo Starr's thirteenth All-Starr Band debuts in concert; members include: Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Colin Hay, Grah
Ringo Starr's thirteenth All-Starr Band debuts in concert; members include: Steve Lukather, Gregg Rolie, Colin Hay, Graham Gouldman, Gregg Bissonette, and Warren Ham
Boat capsizes off eastern Tunisia drowning at least 48 migrants
Boat capsizes off eastern Tunisia drowning at least 48 migrants
At least 46 Ethiopian migrants drown after their boat capcizes of fthe coast of Yemen
At least 46 Ethiopian migrants drown after their boat capcizes of fthe coast of Yemen
Baltimore ex-police sergeant Wayne Earl Jenkins, head of a rogue police unit sentenced to 25 years for robbery and racke
Baltimore ex-police sergeant Wayne Earl Jenkins, head of a rogue police unit sentenced to 25 years for robbery and racketeering
IMF agrees to lend Argentina up to 50 billion dollars
IMF agrees to lend Argentina up to 50 billion dollars
72nd Tony Awards: "The Band's Visit" best musical; "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" best play
The 72nd Annual Tony Awards were held on June 10, 2018, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2017–18 season.
AT&T's $85.4 billion takeover of Time Warner receives approval from a US district court judge
AT&T and Time Warner announced a landmark acquisition agreement on October 22, 2016, where AT&T would pay $85.4 billion in cash and stock to acquire Time Warner and assume debts of 23.3 billion for a...
Antarctica is melting at an accelerating rate - 200 billion tonnes a year, 3 trillion tonnes in 25 years, in report publ
Antarctica is melting at an accelerating rate - 200 billion tonnes a year, 3 trillion tonnes in 25 years, in report published in "Nature" journal
Glasgow School of Art, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh burns down, four years after a previous fire
Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, located on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland.
Ferry sinks on Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia, with 193 suspected dead
Ferry sinks on Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia, with 193 suspected dead
Canada's Senate votes to legalize recreational marijuana use, first major economy to do so
Canada's Senate votes to legalize recreational marijuana use, first major economy to do so
Algeria turns off its internet to stop students cheating during exams
Algeria turns off its internet to stop students cheating during exams
EU imposes tariffs on US goods worth $3.2 billion in response to US tariffs
During his first term as President of the United States, Donald Trump enacted a series of tariffs involving protectionist trade initiatives against other countries, most notably China.
12 boys and their coach are stranded in Tham Luang Nang Non cave, Thailand by monsoon flooding, prompting an internation
12 boys and their coach are stranded in Tham Luang Nang Non cave, Thailand by monsoon flooding, prompting an international rescue effort when they are discovered 9 days later
Hello Kitty bullet train unveiled by the West Japan Railway
Hello Kitty bullet train unveiled by the West Japan Railway
Complex carbon-based molecules found by Cassini spacecraft on Saturn moon Enceladus, previously only ever found on earth
Complex carbon-based molecules found by Cassini spacecraft on Saturn moon Enceladus, previously only ever found on earth and meteorites in research published in "Nature"
Amsterdam elects its first-ever woman mayor Femke Halsema since its first mayor in 1343
Amsterdam elects its first-ever woman mayor Femke Halsema since its first mayor in 1343
Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the US's steel tariffs take effect, 25% on some steel, 10% on 250 other goods
Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the US's steel tariffs take effect, 25% on some steel, 10% on 250 other goods
,000 people now displaced by fighting in south-western Syria says UN since assault on rebel-held area two weeks ago
,000 people now displaced by fighting in south-western Syria says UN since assault on rebel-held area two weeks ago
Australian cricket batsman Aaron Finch breaks his own T20 International record smashing 172 from 76 balls vs Zimbabwe in
Australian cricket batsman Aaron Finch breaks his own T20 International record smashing 172 from 76 balls vs Zimbabwe in Harare, opening stand with D'Arcy Short (223) also a record
Chinese technology company Baidu announces it has begun mass production of self-driving buses, the 14-seat Apolong
Chinese technology company Baidu announces it has begun mass production of self-driving buses, the 14-seat Apolong
At least 24 killed in explosions at pyrotechnics workshops in Tultepec, Mexico
At least 24 killed in explosions at pyrotechnics workshops in Tultepec, Mexico
Floods and landslides begin in south-western Japan, killing at least 200 people with more missing. Evacuation orders for
Floods and landslides begin in south-western Japan, killing at least 200 people with more missing. Evacuation orders for nearly 2 million.
Bright pink is the world's oldest biological color according to scientists, produced by tiny cyanobacteria in 1.1 billio
Bright pink is the world's oldest biological color according to scientists, produced by tiny cyanobacteria in 1.1 billion-year-old marine shale rock from the Taoudeni Basin, Mauritania
Oldest stone tools outside Africa are discovered in Lantian County, western China, estimated to be 2.12 million years ol
Oldest stone tools outside Africa are discovered in Lantian County, western China, estimated to be 2.12 million years old and made by hominins
Civilians killed in Afghan war reach record high with 1,692 killed in the first six months of 2018, says UN
Civilians killed in Afghan war reach record high with 1,692 killed in the first six months of 2018, says UN
Eight-year-old girl finds pre-Viking-era sword in Vidöstern Lake, Sweden; internet proclaims her Queen of Sweden
Eight-year-old girl finds pre-Viking-era sword in Vidöstern Lake, Sweden; internet proclaims her Queen of Sweden
12 new moons discovered orbiting Jupiter bringing planet's moon total to 79, by scientists at Carnegie Institution for S
12 new moons discovered orbiting Jupiter bringing planet's moon total to 79, by scientists at Carnegie Institution for Science
Australian basketball center Liz Cambage scores 53 points as the Dallas Wings beat the NY Liberty 104-87 to set new WNBA
Australian basketball center Liz Cambage scores 53 points as the Dallas Wings beat the NY Liberty 104-87 to set new WNBA single game scoring record
44 Forest fires in Sweden as far north as the Arctic Circle prompt Swedish government to request extra assistance, with
44 Forest fires in Sweden as far north as the Arctic Circle prompt Swedish government to request extra assistance, with drought and warm weather to blame
A duck boat sinks in Table Rock Lake, Missouri, drowning 17 people
On the evening of July 19, 2018, a duck boat operated by Ride the Ducks sank on Table Rock Lake in the Ozarks near Branson, Missouri, in the United States.
American director James Gunn fired as director of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" by Disney after past offensive tweets
American director James Gunn fired as director of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" by Disney after past offensive tweets surface
India scraps tax on sanitary products after campaign by activists
India scraps tax on sanitary products after campaign by activists
Heatwave in Japan kills 11 in one day
Heatwave in Japan kills 11 in one day
"Sabrina" by Nick Drnaso becomes the first graphic novel named to the longlist for Man Booker Prize for best fiction wri
"Sabrina" by Nick Drnaso becomes the first graphic novel named to the longlist for Man Booker Prize for best fiction written in English
Authorities in Stung Treng province, Cambodia, evacuate 25,000 below collapsed Laos dam as waters rise
Authorities in Stung Treng province, Cambodia, evacuate 25,000 below collapsed Laos dam as waters rise
Carr Fire reaches Redding, California, with the death toll at 5, having burned 80,000 acres
Carr Fire reaches Redding, California, with the death toll at 5, having burned 80,000 acres
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes the island of Lombok, Indonesia, killing at least 14
On 5 August 2018, a destructive and shallow earthquake measuring Mw 6.9 (ML 7.0 according to BMKG) struck the island of Lombok, Indonesia.
Australian Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson resigns after being convicted of concealing sexual abuse
Australian Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson resigns after being convicted of concealing sexual abuse
Australian Rugby League's "Immortals" tally increases to 13 as pre-war stars Dally Messenger, Frank Burge, and Dave Brow
Australian Rugby League's "Immortals" tally increases to 13 as pre-war stars Dally Messenger, Frank Burge, and Dave Brown, along with latter-day giants Norm Provan and Mal Meninga, are added
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake on the island of Lombok, Indonesia, kills at least 460 people and displaces 350,000
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake on the island of Lombok, Indonesia, kills at least 460 people and displaces 350,000
Boston appoints its first African American Police Commissioner William G. Gross
Boston appoints its first African American Police Commissioner William G. Gross
Academy of Motion Pictures reveals new "Popular Film" category for the Oscars
The 91st Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 2018 and took place on February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in...
Argentina's Senate rejects a bill to legalize abortion in the first 14 weeks
Abortion in Argentina is legal as an elective medical procedure during the first 14 weeks from conception.
Alaska Airlines ground crew member steals a plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, flies for over an hour chas
Alaska Airlines ground crew member steals a plane from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, flies for over an hour chased by military jets before fatally crashing on Ketron Island
Jason Mraz's sixth studio album, "Know," is released
Know is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz. The album was released on August 10, 2018 by Atlantic Records.
Mali's presidential run-off election is held, and current President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita eventually wins, with the opp
Mali's presidential run-off election is held, and current President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita eventually wins, with the opposition disputing the outcome
2.3 million estimated Venezuelans have left crisis-hit Venezuela since 2015, according to the UN
An ongoing socioeconomic and political crisis began in Venezuela during the presidency of Hugo Chávez and has worsened during the presidency of successor Nicolás Maduro.
A record 72,000 Americans (up 10%) are killed by drug overdoses in 2017, according to new figures from the Centers for D
A record 72,000 Americans (up 10%) are killed by drug overdoses in 2017, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control
Brandt Snedeker shoots 10th sub-60 round in PGA history with an 11-under par 59 in the opening round of the Wyndham Cham
Brandt Snedeker shoots 10th sub-60 round in PGA history with an 11-under par 59 in the opening round of the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina
Brooke Raboutou wins a gold medal in lead climbing at the IFSC Youth World Championships in Moscow, Russia
Brooke Raboutou wins a gold medal in lead climbing at the IFSC Youth World Championships in Moscow, Russia
Archaeologists confirm the first-ever cheese found from Ancient Egypt, 3200 years old, in the tomb of Ptahmes, mayor of
Archaeologists confirm the first-ever cheese found from Ancient Egypt, 3200 years old, in the tomb of Ptahmes, mayor of Memphis
Limerick wins the All-Ireland Hurling Championship for the first time in 45 years with a 3-16 to 2-18 victory over defen
Limerick wins the All-Ireland Hurling Championship for the first time in 45 years with a 3-16 to 2-18 victory over defending champions Galway at Croke Park, Dublin
Colorado man Christopher Lee Watts is charged with the murder of his wife and two daughters
In the early hours of August 13, 2018, in Frederick, Colorado, Christopher Lee Watts murdered his pregnant wife Shanann (34) by strangulation, and their two children Bella (4) and Celeste (3) by...
Australia's House of Representatives closes early due to the Liberal Party leadership battle
Leadership spills of the federal parliamentary leadership of the Liberal Party of Australia were held on 21 and 24 August 2018 and were called by the incumbent leader of the party, Prime Minister...
Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler sends a cease-and-desist letter to US President Trump, demanding he stop using the ba
Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler sends a cease-and-desist letter to US President Trump, demanding he stop using the band's songs at rallies
Afghan Islamic State leader Abu Saad Erhabi and 10 others are killed in an airstrike in the province of Nangarhar, Afgha
Afghan Islamic State leader Abu Saad Erhabi and 10 others are killed in an airstrike in the province of Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Boxing match between YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul ends in a draw in Manchester, England
Logan Alexander Paul is an American influencer, professional wrestler, entrepreneur, boxer, and actor.
Danny Boyle pulls out of directing the next James Bond film due to "creative differences"
Danny Boyle pulls out of directing the next James Bond film due to "creative differences"
Former Spice Girl Mel B announces she is entering rehab for alcohol and sex addiction following her acrimonious divorce
Former Spice Girl Mel B announces she is entering rehab for alcohol and sex addiction following her acrimonious divorce
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond resigns from the Scottish National Party amid sexual abuse allegations
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond resigns from the Scottish National Party amid sexual abuse allegations
Argentina's central bank raises interest rates to 60% in an attempt to stabilize the peso
Argentina's central bank raises interest rates to 60% in an attempt to stabilize the peso
19-year-old Indonesian boy is rescued after 49 days adrift when his floating fish trap becomes detached
19-year-old Indonesian boy is rescued after 49 days adrift when his floating fish trap becomes detached
About 400 prisoners escape a jail near Tripoli in Libya during militia fighting
About 400 prisoners escape a jail near Tripoli in Libya during militia fighting
Argentine President Mauricio Macri announces new austerity measures, including closing half of all government ministries
Argentine President Mauricio Macri announces new austerity measures, including closing half of all government ministries, in a televised address
-year-old sunken Portuguese spice trade ship discovered near the port of Cascais, Portugal
-year-old sunken Portuguese spice trade ship discovered near the port of Cascais, Portugal
NFL player Colin Kaepernick, who kneeled during the US national anthem, is the new face of Nike's 30th anniversary adver
NFL player Colin Kaepernick, who kneeled during the US national anthem, is the new face of Nike's 30th anniversary advertising campaign
Anonymous senior White House official opinion piece "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration" publis
Anonymous senior White House official opinion piece "I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration" published by The New York Times
75th Venice International Film Festival: a Netflix film, "Roma," wins the Golden Lion for the first time
Roma is a 2018 historical drama film written, produced, and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who also served as cinematographer and co-editor.
Arirang Mass Games begin in North Korea to celebrate the country's 70th anniversary, featuring tens of thousands perform
Arirang Mass Games begin in North Korea to celebrate the country's 70th anniversary, featuring tens of thousands performing
According to a leaked report, more than 3,600 children were abused by Catholic priests in Germany between 1946 and 2014
According to a leaked report, more than 3,600 children were abused by Catholic priests in Germany between 1946 and 2014
Former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort pleads guilty to conspiracy charges and agrees to co-operative with Government
Former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort pleads guilty to conspiracy charges and agrees to co-operative with Government investigations
Archaeologists find the oldest-known brewery and remains of 13,000-year-old beer in a cave in Haifa, Israel, belonging t
Archaeologists find the oldest-known brewery and remains of 13,000-year-old beer in a cave in Haifa, Israel, belonging to the nomadic Natufian people
Cycling land speed record is broken for men and women by Denise Mueller-Korenek, who rides at 183.932 mph (296.010 km/h)
Cycling land speed record is broken for men and women by Denise Mueller-Korenek, who rides at 183.932 mph (296.010 km/h) at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, making her the first and only woman to hold the overall title
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes sets an NFL record of 10 touchdowns in first 2 weeks of a season, torching Pitts
Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes sets an NFL record of 10 touchdowns in first 2 weeks of a season, torching Pittsburgh’s secondary with 6 TD passes; leads Chiefs to 42-37 victory on the road
50 girls treated in hospital in Kaya, Burkina Faso after illegal botched circumcisions
50 girls treated in hospital in Kaya, Burkina Faso after illegal botched circumcisions
Korean joint summit in Pyongyang agrees to limit North Korea's weapons programme and to South Korea economic cooperation
North Korea, officially the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), is a country in East Asia.
Four gunmen open fire on Revolutionary Guard soldiers at a parade in Ahvaz, Iran, killing 25, including civilians
Four gunmen open fire on Revolutionary Guard soldiers at a parade in Ahvaz, Iran, killing 25, including civilians
39-year-old New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a 17-yard pass to Michael Thomas to become the NFL career p
39-year-old New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a 17-yard pass to Michael Thomas to become the NFL career pass leader, breaking Brett Favre's record of 6,300 completions; Saints beat Falcons 43-37
Laver Cup Men's Tennis, Chicago: Alexander Zverev beats Kevin Anderson 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 to complete a 13-8 win for Team Eu
Laver Cup Men's Tennis, Chicago: Alexander Zverev beats Kevin Anderson 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 to complete a 13-8 win for Team Europe over Team World
Ebola virus has caused 69 deaths and sickened 150 people according to Ministry of Heath in the Democratic Republic of Co
Ebola virus has caused 69 deaths and sickened 150 people according to Ministry of Heath in the Democratic Republic of Congo
First Chinese #MeToo case goes to court as TV star Zhu Jun sues for defamation after accusation posted online
First Chinese #MeToo case goes to court as TV star Zhu Jun sues for defamation after accusation posted online
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits just off the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, setting off a tsunami that hits the cities o
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hits just off the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, setting off a tsunami that hits the cities of Donggala and Palu, with at least 1,649 people killed
Chinese-French painter Zao Wou-Ki's work "Juin-Octobre 1985" sells for $65 million in Hong Kong in one of the most expen
Chinese-French painter Zao Wou-Ki's work "Juin-Octobre 1985" sells for $65 million in Hong Kong in one of the most expensive art auctions in Asia
"Bluey," the animated Australian children's television series, premieres on ABC Kids
Bluey is an Australian animated television series aimed at preschool children, created by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in Queensland.
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezers and to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for th
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezers and to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for their work on laser beams
people have died taking selfies since 2011, according to a study in the "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care"
people have died taking selfies since 2011, according to a study in the "Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care"
New England's Tom Brady becomes only 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes as he connects with Josh
New England's Tom Brady becomes only 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes as he connects with Josh Gordon in Patriots' 38-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Foxborough
Banksy work "Girl With Balloon" automatically shreds via a shredder hidden in its frame moments after being sold for 1 m
Banksy work "Girl With Balloon" automatically shreds via a shredder hidden in its frame moments after being sold for 1 million pounds in London, renamed "Love is in the Bin"
Australia records the biggest comeback in Rugby Championship history by beating Argentina 45-34 in Salta; Wallabies trai
Australia records the biggest comeback in Rugby Championship history by beating Argentina 45-34 in Salta; Wallabies trail 31-7 at halftime but score five second-half tries to none to overwhelm Pumas
China confirms it has detained Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, who resigns from his position after being reported missing
China confirms it has detained Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, who resigns from his position after being reported missing
Major climate report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for the UN says the planet will warm 2.7 degrees F
Major climate report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for the UN says the planet will warm 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celsius) by 2040 with dire results
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees becomes the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards, needing 201 yards to surpass Peyt
New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees becomes the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards, needing 201 yards to surpass Peyton Manning's record. He achieves 363 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Saints' 43-19 win against the Washington Redskins at the Superdome
Flash floods kill at least 10 in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Majorca, Spain
Flash floods kill at least 10 in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Majorca, Spain
Russian Soyuz spacecraft makes emergency landing when rocket fails two minutes after liftoff, with American astronaut an
Russian Soyuz spacecraft makes emergency landing when rocket fails two minutes after liftoff, with American astronaut and Russian cosmonaut aboard
Alexandra Trusova sets a world record as the first female figure skater to land a quadruple Lutz at the Junior Grand Pri
Alexandra Trusova sets a world record as the first female figure skater to land a quadruple Lutz at the Junior Grand Prix in Armenia [1]
Oldest known human remains from Poland, dated to 115,000 years ago, are revealed to be a Neanderthal child from Ciemna C
Oldest known human remains from Poland, dated to 115,000 years ago, are revealed to be a Neanderthal child from Ciemna Cave consumed by a large bird
Afghan batsman Hazratullah Zazai becomes only the 6th player in cricket history (3rd in T20) to hit 6-sixes in an over;
Afghan batsman Hazratullah Zazai becomes only the 6th player in cricket history (3rd in T20) to hit 6-sixes in an over; scores 62 in 17 balls in Kabul Zwanan loss v Balkh Legends in Afghanistan Premier League
American retailer Sears files for bankruptcy
Sears, Roebuck and Co., commonly known as Sears ( SEERZ), is an American chain of department stores and online retailer.
Anna Burns wins the Man Booker Prize for her novel "Milkman," becoming the first author from Northern Ireland to receive
Anna Burns wins the Man Booker Prize for her novel "Milkman," becoming the first author from Northern Ireland to receive the award
Australian state of Queensland decriminalizes abortion
Australian state of Queensland decriminalizes abortion
The revived sitcom "The Conners" debuts on ABC TV starring Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, and John Goodman, without fired
The revived sitcom "The Conners" debuts on ABC TV starring Sara Gilbert, Laurie Metcalf, and John Goodman, without fired former star Roseanne Barr
Australia's center-right coalition government loses its one-seat majority by losing the Wentworth by-election
Australia's center-right coalition government loses its one-seat majority by losing the Wentworth by-election
Actress Selma Blair reveals she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Selma Blair is an American actress. She is known for her roles in Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, and the Hellboy franchise. Blair, born in Southfield, Michigan, emerged from a...
European Commission rejects Italy's budget, first country to be rejected
European Commission rejects Italy's budget, first country to be rejected
EU directive bans single-use plastics by 2021
Directive (EU) 2019/904 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 June 2019 on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (known as the Single-Use Plastics...
Joel Embiid becomes the first NBA player to reach 30 points and 19 rebounds in the same game since Charles Barkley in 19
Joel Embiid becomes the first NBA player to reach 30 points and 19 rebounds in the same game since Charles Barkley in 1991
First work of art produced by artificial intelligence, "Edmond de Belamy," conceived by Obvious, sells for $432,500 at C
First work of art produced by artificial intelligence, "Edmond de Belamy," conceived by Obvious, sells for $432,500 at Christie's in New York
Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor announces she has converted to Islam
Shuhada' Sadaqat was an Irish singer-songwriter, record producer and activist. During her musical career, which encompassed several hit records and artist collaborations, O'Connor drew attention to...
Australian 7-year old mare Winx wins unprecedented fourth consecutive Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Melbourne; her recor
Australian 7-year old mare Winx wins unprecedented fourth consecutive Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in Melbourne; her record 29th-straight win and her 22nd Group 1 racing success
German ex-nurse Niels Högel admits in court to killing over 100 patients, making him one of the world's worst serial kil
German ex-nurse Niels Högel admits in court to killing over 100 patients, making him one of the world's worst serial killers
BLACKPINK becomes the first K-pop girl group to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 with multiple hits
Blackpink is a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment. The group is composed of four members: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa.
Google employees stage mass walkout to protest the company's handling of sexual harassment
Google LLC (GOO-gəl) is an American multinational technology corporation focused on information technology, online advertising, search engine technology, email, cloud computing, software, quantum...
Truck loses control hitting 31 cars and killing at least 15 people near a tollbooth in Lanzhou, China
Truck loses control hitting 31 cars and killing at least 15 people near a tollbooth in Lanzhou, China
Camila Cabello wins four awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Bilbao, Janet Jackson accepts the Global Icon award
The MTV Europe Music Awards (commonly abbreviated as MTV EMA) are awards presented by Paramount International Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture.
"Big Brother" reality show has its last episode in the UK on Channel 5, having run since 2000; series revived in 2023
Big Brother is the British version of the international reality television franchise Big Brother created by producer John de Mol Jr. in 1997.
Spice Girls announce a new tour, without "Posh Spice" Victoria Beckham
The Spice Girls are a British girl group formed in 1994, consisting of Mel B ("Scary Spice"), Melanie C ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria...
British actor Idris Elba named "People" magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
British actor Idris Elba named "People" magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
Actress Emma Thompson is made a Dame of the British Empire by Prince William at Buckingham Palace, London
Actress Emma Thompson is made a Dame of the British Empire by Prince William at Buckingham Palace, London
Authorities report more than 150 people have been killed in week-long assault by government forces on port of Hudaydah i
Authorities report more than 150 people have been killed in week-long assault by government forces on port of Hudaydah in Yemen
Korean pop band BTS appearance on Japanese TV show cancelled after member Jimin wore shirt with atomic bomb image
BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The band consists of Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook, who co-write or co-produce much of their material.
Amazon announces two new corporate outposts at Queens, New York and Arlington, Virginia
Amazon announces two new corporate outposts at Queens, New York and Arlington, Virginia
A large impact crater, 31 km wide, from an iron meteorite is identified under the Hiawatha Glacier in Greenland
Hiawatha Glacier is a glacier in northwest Greenland, with its terminus in Inglefield Land.
LeBron James passes Wilt Chamberlain for 5th on the NBA's career scoring list with 44 points for the LA Lakers in 126-11
LeBron James passes Wilt Chamberlain for 5th on the NBA's career scoring list with 44 points for the LA Lakers in 126-117 victory over Portland Trail Blazers at the Staples Center, Los Angeles
An elevator drops 84 floors at the John Hancock Center, Chicago, when the hoist rope breaks; all six occupants survive u
An elevator drops 84 floors at the John Hancock Center, Chicago, when the hoist rope breaks; all six occupants survive unharmed
American missionary John Allen Chau killed on forbidden North Sentinel Island, Bay of Bengal by one of world's most isol
American missionary John Allen Chau killed on forbidden North Sentinel Island, Bay of Bengal by one of world's most isolated tribe
Airbnb bans listings in Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Airbnb, Inc. (an abbreviation of its original name, "Airbed and Breakfast") is an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and-long-term homestays, experiences and services in...
South African golfer Gary Player receives PGA recognition for his 3 Senior British Open wins (1988, 90, 97) from before
South African golfer Gary Player receives PGA recognition for his 3 Senior British Open wins (1988, 90, 97) from before event recognised as a major title (2003); takes him to 9 Senior majors
Former Guatemalan soldier Santos López Alonzo sentenced to 5,160 years for killing 171 people in Dos Erres during the ci
Former Guatemalan soldier Santos López Alonzo sentenced to 5,160 years for killing 171 people in Dos Erres during the civil war
The Leaning Tower of Pisa's tilt is reduced by 4 cm in a 20 year project to stabilize it
The Leaning Tower of Pisa's tilt is reduced by 4 cm in a 20 year project to stabilize it
Alabama police kill the wrong suspect after a gunman shoots 18-year-old man and 12-year-old girl at Riverchase Galleria
Alabama police kill the wrong suspect after a gunman shoots 18-year-old man and 12-year-old girl at Riverchase Galleria Mall in Hoovermall
Phil Mickelson claims $9m winner-takes-all prize in dramatic matchplay golf duel with Tiger Woods, finishing under flood
Phil Mickelson claims $9m winner-takes-all prize in dramatic matchplay golf duel with Tiger Woods, finishing under floodlights in Las Vegas; match goes to 22nd hole before Mickelson sinks 4-foot putt for rich victory
Copa Libertadores Final 2nd-leg between Buenos Aires rivals River Plate & Boca Juniors is postponed after Boca bus attac
Copa Libertadores Final 2nd-leg between Buenos Aires rivals River Plate & Boca Juniors is postponed after Boca bus attacked by River fans; players suffer cuts & affects of police tear gas; River wins, 5-3 on aggregate when 2nd-leg played in Madrid, Spain (9 Dec)
6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Iran's Kermanshah province injuring at least 700
6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Iran's Kermanshah province injuring at least 700
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to claim his 5th Formula 1 World Drivers
British Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to claim his 5th Formula 1 World Drivers Championship by 88 points from Sebastian Vettel; Mercedes' 5th straight Constructors title
Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore is handed her record equalling 7th world title as American contender Lakey Peterson
Australian surfer Stephanie Gilmore is handed her record equalling 7th world title as American contender Lakey Peterson is a shock 2nd round elimination at the season-ending Maui Pro in Hawaii
Convicted US murderer Samuel Little confirmed connected to 90 more murders of women after confessing details
Samuel Little (né McDowell; June 7, 1940 – December 30, 2020) was an American serial killer who was convicted of 8 murders and confessed to committing 93 murders between 1970 and 2005.
Australian state Queensland raises its fire warning to "catastrophic" for the first time as 130 fires burn across the st
Australian state Queensland raises its fire warning to "catastrophic" for the first time as 130 fires burn across the state [1]
Opera "Prism" composed by Ellen Reid with lyrics by Roxie Perkin premieres at REDCAT in Los Angeles (2019 Pulitzer Prize
Opera "Prism" composed by Ellen Reid with lyrics by Roxie Perkin premieres at REDCAT in Los Angeles (2019 Pulitzer Prize for Music)
7.0 magnitude earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska
On November 30, 2018, at 8:29 a.m. AKST (17:29 UTC), a magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Anchorage in Southcentral Alaska.
Attempts to establish mob council in Sicily thwarted when 46 members of the mafia arrested including Settimio Mineo
Attempts to establish mob council in Sicily thwarted when 46 members of the mafia arrested including Settimio Mineo
Arrest of Huawei Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou for possible violation of Iran sanctions in Canada
On December 1, 2018, Meng Wanzhou, the board deputy chairperson and daughter of the founder of the Chinese multinational technology corporation Huawei, was detained upon arrival at Vancouver...
Luxembourg is the first country to make all public transport free
Free public transport, often called fare-free public transit or zero-fare public transport, is public transport which is fully funded by means other than collecting fares from passengers.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry explodes for franchise-record 238 yards and four touchdowns in 30-9 win v Ja
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry explodes for franchise-record 238 yards and four touchdowns in 30-9 win v Jacksonville Jaguars in Nashville; 99-yard TD run ties Dallas Cowboys HOF RB Tony Dorsett's longest run in NFL history
Comedian Kevin Hart steps down as 2019 Oscars host after his history of homophobic statements is revealed
Comedian Kevin Hart steps down as 2019 Oscars host after his history of homophobic statements is revealed
84th Heisman Trophy Award: Kyler Murray, Oklahoma (QB)
84th Heisman Trophy Award: Kyler Murray, Oklahoma (QB)
Brian Ortega fights Max Holloway at UFC 231 and loses by doctor stoppage, earning Fight of the Night
Brian Ortega fights Max Holloway at UFC 231 and loses by doctor stoppage, earning Fight of the Night
Armenia's acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wins a snap election with 70.4% of the vote
Nikol Vovayi Pashinyan is an Armenian politician who is serving as the 16th and current prime minister of Armenia since 8 May 2018.
The Arctic is experiencing "unprecedented warmth" caused by human-caused climate change, according to US National Oceani
The Arctic is experiencing "unprecedented warmth" caused by human-caused climate change, according to US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Report
Actress Eliza Dushku revealed received $9.5 million settlement from CBS after sexual harassment on set of "Bull" from ac
Actress Eliza Dushku revealed received $9.5 million settlement from CBS after sexual harassment on set of "Bull" from actor Michael Weatherley
Report by Reuters US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson knew for decades their talc was contaminated with asbestos
Report by Reuters US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson knew for decades their talc was contaminated with asbestos
Affordable Care Act ('Obamacare') ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas; later reversed by US S
Affordable Care Act ('Obamacare') ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas; later reversed by US Supreme Court
Huge explosion and fire in a restaurant in Sapporo, Japan injures 42
Huge explosion and fire in a restaurant in Sapporo, Japan injures 42
Astronomers identify furtherest object in the solar system as 2018 VG18 (nicknamed Farout), 120 x further from the Sun t
Astronomers identify furtherest object in the solar system as 2018 VG18 (nicknamed Farout), 120 x further from the Sun than Earth
Fire destroys 600 stilt homes in Manaus, northwestern Brazil
Fire destroys 600 stilt homes in Manaus, northwestern Brazil
Drones flying over Gatwick airport, England, causes delays and cancellations for 800 flights and 110,000 people
Drones flying over Gatwick airport, England, causes delays and cancellations for 800 flights and 110,000 people
New figures show average US male weighs 198 pounds and stands 5 feet 9 inches, women 171 pounds and 5 feet 4 inches
New figures show average US male weighs 198 pounds and stands 5 feet 9 inches, women 171 pounds and 5 feet 4 inches
Partial shutdown of US federal government begins
In the United States, a government shutdown, officially known as a lapse in appropriations, occurs when funding legislation required to finance the federal government is not enacted before the next...
American Colin O'Brady is the first person to cross Antarctica solo and unassisted after 54 days at the Ross Ice Shelf
Colin Timothy O'Brady is an American professional endurance athlete, motivational speaker and adventurer.
40 militants killed in Giza and El-Arish by Egyptian police after attack on a tourist bus the day before killed four
40 militants killed in Giza and El-Arish by Egyptian police after attack on a tourist bus the day before killed four
Houston guard James Harden scores 43 points in Rockets' 113-101 win over Memphis Grizzlies; 4th straight NBA game with 4
Houston guard James Harden scores 43 points in Rockets' 113-101 win over Memphis Grizzlies; 4th straight NBA game with 40+ points and 8th straight with 35+; joins Oscar Robertson as only player with at least 35 points & 5 assists in 8 straight games
Notable Deaths
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Dolores O’Riordan dies
Dolores O’Riordan, Irish musician, known for irish musician, died on 2018-01-15. Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan ( oh-REER-dən; 6 September 1971 – 15 January 2018) was an Irish musician and…
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Ingvar Kamprad dies
Ingvar Kamprad, Swedish businessman, known for swedish businessman, died on 2018-01-27.
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Sridevi Kapoor dies
Sridevi Kapoor, Indian actress, known for indian actress, died on 2018-02-24. Sridevi Kapoor, known mononymously as Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and…
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Roger Bannister dies
Roger Bannister, British athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile, known for english athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile, died on 2018-03-03.
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Stephen Hawking dies
Stephen Hawking, English theoretical physicist, known for english theoretical physicist, died on 2018-03-14.
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Winnie Mandela dies
Winnie Mandela, South African african activist and politician, known for south african activist and politician, died on 2018-04-02.
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Avicii dies
Avicii, Swedish dj and music producer, known for swedish dj and music producer, died on 2018-04-20.
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Peter Thomson dies
Peter Thomson dies
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Jamal Khashoggi dies
Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi journalist and dissident, known for saudi journalist and dissident, died on 2018-10-02.
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Stan Lee dies
Stan Lee, American comic book writer, known for american comic book writer, died on 2018-11-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2018?
- In 2018, there were 279 significant historical events. Notable events include An initiative of 300 Hollywood women called "Time's Up" announces a fight against sexual harassment, Javier Bardem becomes the ambassador of Greenpeace for the protection of Antarctica, LeBron James becomes the seventh and youngest player (33 years, 24 days) to reach the 30,000 NBA point milestone during .
- Who died in 2018?
- 10 notable figures passed away in 2018, including Dolores O’Riordan dies, Ingvar Kamprad dies, Sridevi Kapoor dies.