A magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan's western coast, killing an estimated 120 people and injuring more than 100
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan's western coast, killing an estimated 120 people and injuring more than 100
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 2024. This year saw 268 significant events. 14 notable figures passed away.
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A magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan's western coast, killing an estimated 120 people and injuring more than 100
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan's western coast, killing an estimated 120 people and injuring more than 100
English singer Elton John wins an Emmy Award for the television special "Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium", comp
English singer Elton John wins an Emmy Award for the television special "Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium", completing his EGOT (winning all four major American entertainment awards)
Denis Villeneuve's science fiction film epic "Dune: Part Two" premieres in Mexico City, starring Timothée Chalamet and a
Denis Villeneuve's science fiction film epic "Dune: Part Two" premieres in Mexico City, starring Timothée Chalamet and an ensemble cast
LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 regular-season points as his LA Lakers slip to a 12
LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 regular-season points as his LA Lakers slip to a 124-114 defeat to Denver Nuggets in Los Angeles
New rule limiting tailpipe pollution aimed at greatly expanding electric vehicles in the US is announced by President Jo
New rule limiting tailpipe pollution aimed at greatly expanding electric vehicles in the US is announced by President Joe Biden [1]
Elon Musk's Neuralink company posts a video of a patient playing chess online using a brain implant [1]
Neuralink Corp. is an American neurotechnology company that has developed as of 2024 implantable brain–computer interfaces (BCIs).
US House passes a bipartisan $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and a bill against TikTok [1
US House passes a bipartisan $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and a bill against TikTok [1]
Google unveils new generative AI features at its annual conference, forcing users to view AI Overviews at the top of sea
Google unveils new generative AI features at its annual conference, forcing users to view AI Overviews at the top of search results despite them being factually incorrect 60% of the time [1] [2] [3]
Jury in New York City finds former US President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records t
Jury in New York City finds former US President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to hide payments made to prevent damaging personal information from being released prior to the 2016 election [1]
American "Charmed" actress Shannen Doherty (53) finalizes divorce from third husband, photographer Kurt Iswarienko (50)
American "Charmed" actress Shannen Doherty (53) finalizes divorce from third husband, photographer Kurt Iswarienko (50) after 12 years of marriage
Former US President Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt at an outdoor campaign rally in rural Butler, Pennsyl
Former US President Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt at an outdoor campaign rally in rural Butler, Pennsylvania; gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks fires 6 to 8 shots killing one spectator, critically wounding two, and hits Trump in the ear with a bullet before being killed by a Secret Servi
US President Joe Biden abandons his campaign for re-election and endorses Vice President Kamala Harris [1]
Kamala Devi Harris ( KAH-mə-lə DAY-vee; born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe...
Rapper Cardi B files for divorce from her husband fellow rapper Offset for the second time [1]
Kiari Kendrell Cephus, known professionally as Offset, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for being a member of the Atlanta-based hip-hop trio Migos.
Singer Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from husband Ben Affleck after two years of marriage [1]
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and businesswoman.
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad resigns and flees to Moscow after rebel forces sweep into the capital, Damascus [1]
On 8 December 2024, the Assad regime collapsed during a major offensive by opposition forces.
Claudine Gay, Harvard University's first Black president, resigns following testimony to Congress on anti-semitism and a
Claudine Gay, Harvard University's first Black president, resigns following testimony to Congress on anti-semitism and amid plagiarism allegations [1]
In an all-English final, Luke Humphries claims his first PDC World Darts Championship with a 7-4 win over 16-year-old pr
In an all-English final, Luke Humphries claims his first PDC World Darts Championship with a 7-4 win over 16-year-old prodigy Luke Littler at the Alexandra Palace, London
An Alaskan Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 makes emergency landing in Portland after a fuselage section blows out midair, with
An Alaskan Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 makes emergency landing in Portland after a fuselage section blows out midair, with US regulator then grounding hundreds of planes [1]
Israeli army claims it has destroyed Hamas's command centre in northern Gaza and killed more than 8,000 militants [1]
Israeli army claims it has destroyed Hamas's command centre in northern Gaza and killed more than 8,000 militants [1]
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wins her fourth term in office amid controversial election marred by oppositio
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wins her fourth term in office amid controversial election marred by opposition boycotts with over 10,000 activists arrested [1]
Electronics brand LG unveils their Signature OLED T, the world's first wireless TV with a transparent screen at the Cons
Electronics brand LG unveils their Signature OLED T, the world's first wireless TV with a transparent screen at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas [1]
confirmed as the world's warmest year on record - 1.48°C warmer than the long-term average, driven by climate change and
confirmed as the world's warmest year on record - 1.48°C warmer than the long-term average, driven by climate change and El Niño; surpassed in 2024 [1]
Kawhi Leonard signs a $153 million extension with the Los Angeles Clippers over the next three years
Kawhi Anthony Leonard ( kə-WHY; born June 29, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
After 24 seasons and 6 Super Bowl titles, coach Bill Belichick and the NFL New England Patriots part ways; Patriots fini
After 24 seasons and 6 Super Bowl titles, coach Bill Belichick and the NFL New England Patriots part ways; Patriots finished season in last place in AFC East at 4-13
The island nation of Cape Verde is the first sub-Saharan country to be declared malaria-free in 50 years by the WHO [1]
Cape Verde or Cabo Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country and archipelagic state in the central Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa.
Arctic blast affects large parts of the US, with 44 million people under winter weather advisory; Chester, Montana regis
Arctic blast affects large parts of the US, with 44 million people under winter weather advisory; Chester, Montana registers continental US record low of 54 degrees below zero [1]
Dan Campbell leads the Detroit Lions to their first playoff win since 1991, defeating the Los Angeles Rams
Daniel Patrick Quinn is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).
75th Emmy Awards: "Succession" Best Drama, "The Bear" Best Comedy, "Beef" Best Limited Series
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in American prime time television programming from June 1, 2022, until May 31, 2023, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Joel Embiid ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 16th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds in
Joel Embiid ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 16th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds in a win over the Houston Rockets
Iran carries out a missile attack on militant group Jaish al-Adl in Balochistan, Pakistan, killing two children and ange
Iran carries out a missile attack on militant group Jaish al-Adl in Balochistan, Pakistan, killing two children and angering Pakistan [1]
In a major victory, Fifth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a lower court decision to block key provisions of
In a major victory, Fifth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a lower court decision to block key provisions of HB 900, Texas’s controversial book rating law [1]
Large weekend protests begin across Germany against far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), after group's 'master plan'
Large weekend protests begin across Germany against far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), after group's 'master plan' for mass deportation of migrants revealed [1]
A 'deep freeze' - nearly two weeks of frigid winter storms across the US claim the lives of at least 70 people, with Ore
A 'deep freeze' - nearly two weeks of frigid winter storms across the US claim the lives of at least 70 people, with Oregon, Tennessee and Kentucky declaring states of emergency [1]
Joel Embiid sets NBA 76ers franchise record with 70 points in a single game during 133-123 win over visiting San Antonio
Joel Embiid sets NBA 76ers franchise record with 70 points in a single game during 133-123 win over visiting San Antonio Spurs, in Philadelphia; previous record of 68 set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967
Israeli forces expand their ground offensive into central Gaza's urban refugee camps saying it will last "many months" [
Israeli forces expand their ground offensive into central Gaza's urban refugee camps saying it will last "many months" [1]
British researchers Christopher Marsh and Angela McShane launch website 100Ballads.org detailing top-selling broadside b
British researchers Christopher Marsh and Angela McShane launch website 100Ballads.org detailing top-selling broadside ballads of 17th century England, including images of original lyric sheets, and new musical recordings of the very old pop songs [1]
World's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, able to house 7,600 passengers, at 365 meters (1,198 ft) 5x larger than th
World's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, able to house 7,600 passengers, at 365 meters (1,198 ft) 5x larger than the Titanic, sets sail from Miami on its maiden voyage [1]
Ballads names "The Wandering Prince of Troy" the most popular ballad of the 17th century in a project documenting "the e
Ballads names "The Wandering Prince of Troy" the most popular ballad of the 17th century in a project documenting "the earliest form of commercial pop music in England" [1]
"Suits" was the most-streamed show in 2023 with 57.7 billion minutes, followed by "Bluey" then "NCIS" according to Niels
"Suits" was the most-streamed show in 2023 with 57.7 billion minutes, followed by "Bluey" then "NCIS" according to Nielsen [1]
Around 400 people have died due to drought-induced starvation in Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions confirm local auth
Around 400 people have died due to drought-induced starvation in Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions confirm local authorities raising fears of famine [1]
Auction of British musician Mark Knopfler's guitar collection realizes $11.27 million USD (8.8 million GBP) with 25% ear
Auction of British musician Mark Knopfler's guitar collection realizes $11.27 million USD (8.8 million GBP) with 25% earmarked for his favorite charities at Christie's Auction House in London, England
Wildfires begin burning in Chile, east of Viña del Ma, spread to Quilpué and Villa Alemana, killing at least 131 with hu
Wildfires begin burning in Chile, east of Viña del Ma, spread to Quilpué and Villa Alemana, killing at least 131 with hundreds missing. Chile's greatest natural disaster since 2010. [1]
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, the self-titled "world's coolest dictator", wins re-election in a landslide [1]
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, the self-titled "world's coolest dictator", wins re-election in a landslide [1]
'Godfathers of Wind' Henrik Stiesdal and Andrew Garrad awarded QEPrize, the 'Noble of Engineering' for pioneering wind e
'Godfathers of Wind' Henrik Stiesdal and Andrew Garrad awarded QEPrize, the 'Noble of Engineering' for pioneering wind energy [1]
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns after pardoning a man involved in a child sexual abuse case [1]
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns after pardoning a man involved in a child sexual abuse case [1]
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final; hosts Ivory Coast defeat Nigeria 2-1 at Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan [1]
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, known in short as the 2025 AFCON or CAN 2025 and for sponsorship purposes as the TotalEnergies 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, was the 35th edition of the biennial Africa...
Oldest known 11,000 Stone Age megastructure, used for hunting, revealed submerged in Bay of Mecklenburg, off the German
Oldest known 11,000 Stone Age megastructure, used for hunting, revealed submerged in Bay of Mecklenburg, off the German coast [1]
Indonesian presidential election: Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto appears to win by significant margin (full results 2
Indonesian presidential election: Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto appears to win by significant margin (full results 20 March) [1]
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos can be considered children as part of a wrongful death case where frozen embr
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos can be considered children as part of a wrongful death case where frozen embryos were accidentally destroyed at a clinic [1]
Ukraine withdraws its troops from the key eastern town of Avdiivka, blaming a lack of western-supplied weapons [1]
The Battle of Avdiivka was a major battle between the Russian and Ukrainian Armed Forces for control of Avdiivka, a city in Donetsk Oblast, during the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present).
Massacre leaves 49 dead after tribal fighting in Papa New Guinea's Enga Province [1]
Massacre leaves 49 dead after tribal fighting in Papa New Guinea's Enga Province [1]
66th Daytona 500: William Byron takes the lead on a restart with 4 laps to go and then wins after Ross Chastain and Aust
66th Daytona 500: William Byron takes the lead on a restart with 4 laps to go and then wins after Ross Chastain and Austin Cindric crash to bring out a race-ending caution; Hendrick Motorsports record-tying 9th win
Australia announces plans to double its naval fleet of warships to create its largest fleet since WWII [1]
Australia announces plans to double its naval fleet of warships to create its largest fleet since WWII [1]
Japan’s benchmark stock exchange, the Nikkei average reaches its highest-ever level at 39,098, breaking its 1989 record
Japan’s benchmark stock exchange, the Nikkei average reaches its highest-ever level at 39,098, breaking its 1989 record [1]
German parliament votes to legalize cannabis 407 votes to 226, with restrictions [1]
German parliament votes to legalize cannabis 407 votes to 226, with restrictions [1]
Brian Ortega wins against Yair Rodríguez at UFC Fight Night 237, earning Performance of the Night
Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former...
First confirming sighting of a sexual encounter between humpback whales, and the first homosexual coupling, published in
First confirming sighting of a sexual encounter between humpback whales, and the first homosexual coupling, published in "Marine Mammal Science" [1]
Ghana passes new legislation making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ+ [1]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) people in Ghana face significant challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents.
At least 112 Palestinians killed as they desperately swarm aid convoys in north Gaza [1]
At least 112 Palestinians killed as they desperately swarm aid convoys in north Gaza [1]
Cargo ship Rubymar sinks in the Red Sea after being hit by Houthi rebels (Feb 18), prompting concerns for local ecology
Cargo ship Rubymar sinks in the Red Sea after being hit by Houthi rebels (Feb 18), prompting concerns for local ecology [1]
France is the first country in the world to enshrine access to abortion in its constitution, voting in an amendment [1]
The current Constitution of France was adopted on 4 October 1958. It is typically called the Constitution of the Fifth Republic (French: la Constitution de la Cinquième République), and it replaced...
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize for buildings that are a "background and foregro
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize for buildings that are a "background and foreground to everyday life" [1]
More than 300 children kidnapped from their school in Kuriga town, northwest Nigeria, the latest in a run of kidnappings
More than 300 children kidnapped from their school in Kuriga town, northwest Nigeria, the latest in a run of kidnappings to the area [1]
A report by the Pentagon into UFOs since 1945 finds no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence [1]
A report by the Pentagon into UFOs since 1945 finds no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence [1]
A Romanian court rules that Andrew Tate and his brother can be extradited to the UK only after the Romanian trial for hu
A Romanian court rules that Andrew Tate and his brother can be extradited to the UK only after the Romanian trial for human trafficking
US House of Representatives votes to force TikTok owner China-based ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face
US House of Representatives votes to force TikTok owner China-based ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban in the US [1]
A series of storms strike parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas, with tornadoes leaving at least 40 injured and
A series of storms strike parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas, with tornadoes leaving at least 40 injured and three people dead [1]
First ship arrives in Gaza to deliver aid from Cyprus, amid a deteriorating humanitarian crisis [1]
The Gaza Strip is experiencing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the Gaza war and genocide. The crisis includes both an ongoing famine and a healthcare collapse.
"Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary detailing the toxic nature of some Nickelodeon shows, especially un
"Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary detailing the toxic nature of some Nickelodeon shows, especially under Dan Schneider during the 1990s, early 2000s, premieres
China launches Queqiao-2 relay satellite for the far side of the moon to support its Chang’e-6 lunar sample return missi
China launches Queqiao-2 relay satellite for the far side of the moon to support its Chang’e-6 lunar sample return mission [1]
French mathematician Michel Talagrand awarded 2024 Abel prize for his work on probability theory and describing randomne
French mathematician Michel Talagrand awarded 2024 Abel prize for his work on probability theory and describing randomness [1]
British runner Jasmin Paris is the first woman and 20th person to complete one of the world's hardest ultramarathons - t
British runner Jasmin Paris is the first woman and 20th person to complete one of the world's hardest ultramarathons - the Barkley Marathons, Tennessee, with one minute 39 seconds to spare [1]
Brazilian police arrest two politicians and a police chief for the notorious murder and its cover-up of politician and a
Brazilian police arrest two politicians and a police chief for the notorious murder and its cover-up of politician and activist Marielle Franco in 2018 [1]
Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is struck by a Singapore-flagged cargo ship that has lost power, causing the 1.6-m
Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is struck by a Singapore-flagged cargo ship that has lost power, causing the 1.6-mile-long, 47-year-old structure to completely collapse and killing six maintenance workers [1]
Harvard University says it will remove a 19th century book binding of human skin, originally taken without consent from
Harvard University says it will remove a 19th century book binding of human skin, originally taken without consent from a deceased French mental patient [1]
Bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims from Botswana in South Africa, with one child surviving a 50 meter drop off the Mmama
Bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims from Botswana in South Africa, with one child surviving a 50 meter drop off the Mmamatlakala bridge, near Mokopane [1]
Airstrike by Israel on Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, kills seven officials, including three senior generals - most
Airstrike by Israel on Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, kills seven officials, including three senior generals - most serious attack on Iranian targets since 2020 [1]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes office as President of Senegal and Africa's youngest elected President at 44 [1]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes office as President of Senegal and Africa's youngest elected President at 44 [1]
7.4 magnitude earthquakes hits east coast of Taiwan, south of Hualien, killing at least 9 people and injuring 900 [1]
7.4 magnitude earthquakes hits east coast of Taiwan, south of Hualien, killing at least 9 people and injuring 900 [1]
New York region hit by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, with multiple aftershocks. One of the largest earthquakes for a centu
New York region hit by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, with multiple aftershocks. One of the largest earthquakes for a century in the area. [1]
British charity fundraiser Russ Cook the "Hardest Geezer" runs the length of Africa, arriving at Ras Angela, Tunisia, al
British charity fundraiser Russ Cook the "Hardest Geezer" runs the length of Africa, arriving at Ras Angela, Tunisia, almost a year after setting off from Cape Agulhas, South Africa [1]
A group of older Swiss women win a landmark climate change case at the European Court of Human Rights, ruling the women'
A group of older Swiss women win a landmark climate change case at the European Court of Human Rights, ruling the women's rights had been violated by not fully addressing climate change [1]
Avi Wigderson announced as the winner of the 2023 Turing Prize for his work in clarifying the role of randomness in algo
Avi Wigderson announced as the winner of the 2023 Turing Prize for his work in clarifying the role of randomness in algorithms [1]
Bogotá begins water rationing for the first time, as water reservoirs run very low due to drought and El Niño [1]
Bogotá begins water rationing for the first time, as water reservoirs run very low due to drought and El Niño [1]
Iran launches a strike on Israel with 300 drones and missiles in retaliation for the bombing of its embassy in Damascus
Iran launches a strike on Israel with 300 drones and missiles in retaliation for the bombing of its embassy in Damascus - almost all shot down [1]
British Columbia signs historic Gaayhllxid • Gíhlagalgang “Rising Tide” agreement recognizing Haida Gwaii's Aboriginal t
British Columbia signs historic Gaayhllxid • Gíhlagalgang “Rising Tide” agreement recognizing Haida Gwaii's Aboriginal title over more than 200 islands off Canada’s west coast [1]
AI systems now so advanced they nearly match or exceed humans in reading comprehension, image classification and competi
AI systems now so advanced they nearly match or exceed humans in reading comprehension, image classification and competition-level mathematics, according to major new report [1]
Denmark's historic stock exchange, the Børsen, dating from 1625 goes up in flames in Copenhagen while being renovated [1
Denmark's historic stock exchange, the Børsen, dating from 1625 goes up in flames in Copenhagen while being renovated [1]
Extreme weather moves on from the UAE to cause heavy rain and flooding in Pakistan and Afghanistan and at least 135 deat
Extreme weather moves on from the UAE to cause heavy rain and flooding in Pakistan and Afghanistan and at least 135 deaths [1]
Fossil evidence of the largest known snake 11-15 meters long named Vasuki indicus, 66 million years old, published from
Fossil evidence of the largest known snake 11-15 meters long named Vasuki indicus, 66 million years old, published from a mine in Panandhro, western India [1]
Chevron Championship Women's Golf, The Club at Carlton Woods: In beating Maja Stark by 2 strokes, Nelly Korda wins her s
Chevron Championship Women's Golf, The Club at Carlton Woods: In beating Maja Stark by 2 strokes, Nelly Korda wins her second major title and equals LPGA record with 5 consecutive wins
Britain's Parliament approves a controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda [1]
Britain's Parliament approves a controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda [1]
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser", previously though lost, sells for a record Austrian auction price of 30 mi
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser", previously though lost, sells for a record Austrian auction price of 30 million euros [1]
"Geologic Atlas of the Lunar Globe", highest-ever resolution map of the moon published after 10 years work by The Chines
"Geologic Atlas of the Lunar Globe", highest-ever resolution map of the moon published after 10 years work by The Chinese Academy of Sciences [1]
tornadoes tear through Nebraska, Iowa, Texas, Kansas and Missouri destroying hundreds of homes [1]
This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2024. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Argentina, Southern Brazil, the Bengal...
Iraq's parliament criminalizes same-sex relationships, passing a law that allows for up to 15 years in prison [1]
Iraq's parliament criminalizes same-sex relationships, passing a law that allows for up to 15 years in prison [1]
A worse than usual rainy season across East Africa due to El Nino kills at least 155 people in Tanzania and 60 in Kenya
A worse than usual rainy season across East Africa due to El Nino kills at least 155 people in Tanzania and 60 in Kenya with hundreds of thousands displaced [1]
Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf resigns after his coalition government fails [1]
The first minister of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Prìomh Mhinistear na h-Alba) is the head of government of Scotland and the keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, one of the great officers of state in...
NYPD arrest about 300 Gaza protesters at Columbia University and City College of NY after two weeks of protests, in New
NYPD arrest about 300 Gaza protesters at Columbia University and City College of NY after two weeks of protests, in New York City [1]
Brandon Som wins the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for "Tripas: Poems" [1]
The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry is one of the seven American Pulitzer Prizes awarded annually for Letters, Drama, and Music.
Israeli forces seize control of Gaza's Rafah crossing into Egypt after Hamas announce they are accepting a cease-fire pr
Israeli forces seize control of Gaza's Rafah crossing into Egypt after Hamas announce they are accepting a cease-fire proposal [1]
Car manufacturer Toyota posts record profit of 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9 billion) and sales, selling 10.3 million cars in
Car manufacturer Toyota posts record profit of 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9 billion) and sales, selling 10.3 million cars including 3.7 million hybrids [1]
Rare strong solar storm reaches Earth prompting the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to issue a geomag
Rare strong solar storm reaches Earth prompting the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to issue a geomagnetic storm warning [1]
Flash flood kills at least 300 people in northern Afghanistan and destroys nearly 2000 homes [1]
Flash flood kills at least 300 people in northern Afghanistan and destroys nearly 2000 homes [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 40,000 points for 1st time, before closing at 39,869 [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 40,000 points for 1st time, before closing at 39,869 [1]
people called Kyle gather in Kyle, Texas, attempting to break the record for a gathering of people with the same name (r
people called Kyle gather in Kyle, Texas, attempting to break the record for a gathering of people with the same name (record is 2,325 Ivans 2017) [1]
Attempted Coup in Congo foiled after a group attacks the President's Palace in Kinshasa [1]
On 19 May 2024, an attempted coup d'état took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sean "Diddy" Combs issues an apology after a video is released by CNN of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend in 2016, after
Sean "Diddy" Combs issues an apology after a video is released by CNN of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend in 2016, after previously denying it happened [1]
French Post Office La Poste issues a scratch-and-sniff stamp that smells of bread, to celebrate the baguette [1]
French Post Office La Poste issues a scratch-and-sniff stamp that smells of bread, to celebrate the baguette [1]
Former security head To Lam is appointed President of Vietnam by the country's National Assembly, after the resignation
Former security head To Lam is appointed President of Vietnam by the country's National Assembly, after the resignation of Vo Van Thuong [1]
77th Cannes Film Festival: American director Sean Baker's "Anora" wins the Palme d'Or [1]
Anora is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sean Baker.
Fire in a camp in Rafah, Gaza, for displaced Palestinians, caused by an Israeli airstrike, kills at least 35 people, mos
Fire in a camp in Rafah, Gaza, for displaced Palestinians, caused by an Israeli airstrike, kills at least 35 people, mostly women and children [1]
The Pope apologises for using a homophobic term in a private assembly of Italian bishops, where he reconfirmed the churc
The Pope apologises for using a homophobic term in a private assembly of Italian bishops, where he reconfirmed the churches ban on gay priests [1]
Extreme heatwave in northern and central India with unconfirmed record temperature reading of 52.3 C (126.14 F), later d
Extreme heatwave in northern and central India with unconfirmed record temperature reading of 52.3 C (126.14 F), later downgraded to 49 C (120.2 F) [1]
Trillions of periodical cicadas (Magicicada) emerge together in the US for the first time in 221 years, brood XIX (Great
Trillions of periodical cicadas (Magicicada) emerge together in the US for the first time in 221 years, brood XIX (Great Southern Brood) after 13 years and brood XIII after 17 years [1]
World's largest-ever election ends in India after six weeks with 642 million people voting in the country's general elec
World's largest-ever election ends in India after six weeks with 642 million people voting in the country's general election, including a record 312 million women [1]
Chinese spacecraft Chang'e-6 successfully lands on the far side of the Moon on a mission to analyse and collect rock sam
Chinese spacecraft Chang'e-6 successfully lands on the far side of the Moon on a mission to analyse and collect rock samples [1]
Labor unions go on strike in Nigeria taking down the country's power grid and closing airports, protest for an increase
Labor unions go on strike in Nigeria taking down the country's power grid and closing airports, protest for an increase in the minimum wage from US$20 a month [1]
Boeing Starliner's Crew Flight Test mission launches aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral with NASA astronauts B
Boeing Starliner's Crew Flight Test mission launches aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams [1]
80th anniversary of the D-Day landings commemorated in Normandy, France attended by Allied leaders and likely the last m
80th anniversary of the D-Day landings commemorated in Normandy, France attended by Allied leaders and likely the last major gathering of WWII veterans [1]
th Belmont Stakes: Luis Saez aboard Dornoch wins in an upset at slightly shorter course in Saratoga Springs, New York, d
th Belmont Stakes: Luis Saez aboard Dornoch wins in an upset at slightly shorter course in Saratoga Springs, New York, due to renovation construction at usual Belmont Park location
Apple announces it will be using generative A.I. on its devices and in its update for Siri, in a partnership with OpenAI
Apple announces it will be using generative A.I. on its devices and in its update for Siri, in a partnership with OpenAI [1]
Estonian Biobank opens its portal allowing 200,000 people to access their genetic information, including disease risk, a
Estonian Biobank opens its portal allowing 200,000 people to access their genetic information, including disease risk, ancestry markers and how they handle caffeine [1]
Argentina’s upper house narrowly passes President Javier Milei’s controversial economic reforms amid violent protests [1
Argentina’s upper house narrowly passes President Javier Milei’s controversial economic reforms amid violent protests [1]
year-old Virginia Hislop graduates with a masters diploma in education from Stanford University, 83 years after she had
year-old Virginia Hislop graduates with a masters diploma in education from Stanford University, 83 years after she had to leave early [1]
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of “a brazen act of aggression” after a confrontation in the contested Spratly Is
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of “a brazen act of aggression” after a confrontation in the contested Spratly Islands escalating the tension in the area [1]
Nvidia overtakes Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company at $3.34 trillion [1]
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
A law requiring classrooms display the Ten Commandments signed into law by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry - first state
A law requiring classrooms display the Ten Commandments signed into law by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry - first state to do so [1]
Landmark trial of antiviral drug lenacapavir among African women shows 100% HIV prevention [1]
Landmark trial of antiviral drug lenacapavir among African women shows 100% HIV prevention [1]
Landmark case in Namibia rules colonial laws banning same-sex between men are unconstitutional [1]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights in Namibia have expanded in the 21st century, although LGBTQ people still have limited legal protections.
Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten shows his last collection in Paris, before retiring after 38 years [1]
Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten shows his last collection in Paris, before retiring after 38 years [1]
Islamist extremists mount a coordinated terrorist attack on police posts, churches and a synagogue in Russia's Dagestan
Islamist extremists mount a coordinated terrorist attack on police posts, churches and a synagogue in Russia's Dagestan republic, killing 20 people
Flooding across the US's Midwest affects 3 million people in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska, including compl
Flooding across the US's Midwest affects 3 million people in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska, including completely cutting off Spencer, Iowa [1]
China’s Chang’e 6 mission is the first to return samples from the far side of the moon, landing in its Inner Mongolia Au
China’s Chang’e 6 mission is the first to return samples from the far side of the moon, landing in its Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region [1]
Attempted military coup in Bolivia as General Juan José Zúñiga leads soldiers to storm presidential palace in La Paz - g
Attempted military coup in Bolivia as General Juan José Zúñiga leads soldiers to storm presidential palace in La Paz - general later claims President instigated it to boast his popularity [1]
Boy band Seventeen are the first K-pop group to play the main Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury [1]
Seventeen is a South Korean boy band. Formed by Pledis Entertainment, the group consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan,...
ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup, Bridgetown, Barbados: India beats South Africa by 7 runs, Hardik Pandya 3/20; Player of
ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup, Bridgetown, Barbados: India beats South Africa by 7 runs, Hardik Pandya 3/20; Player of the Series: Jasprit Bumrah (India fast bowler 15 wickets)
"Inside Out 2" becomes the first film since "Barbie" in 2023 to earn $1 billion globally [1]
"Inside Out 2" becomes the first film since "Barbie" in 2023 to earn $1 billion globally [1]
Aboriginal ritual uncovered in a cave in Cloggs Cave, Victoria, Australia, maybe humankind's oldest continuous cultural
Aboriginal ritual uncovered in a cave in Cloggs Cave, Victoria, Australia, maybe humankind's oldest continuous cultural ritual spanning 500 generations and 12,000 years [1]
At least 121 people, mostly women and children, killed in a stampede at an Indian religious gathering in Hathras distric
At least 121 people, mostly women and children, killed in a stampede at an Indian religious gathering in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh [1]
Earliest example of narrative cave art is dated to 51,200 years ago, from Indonesian caves of Maros-Pangkep, South Sulaw
Earliest example of narrative cave art is dated to 51,200 years ago, from Indonesian caves of Maros-Pangkep, South Sulawesi, depicting people hunting a pig [1]
Black woman Sonya Massey shot and killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, by sheriff deputy Sean Grayson, who is la
Black woman Sonya Massey shot and killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, by sheriff deputy Sean Grayson, who is later charged with first-degree murder [1]
For the first time more than 3 million passengers were recorded passing through US airport security in one day, amid an
For the first time more than 3 million passengers were recorded passing through US airport security in one day, amid an increase in air travel in the US [1]
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas as a category 1 storm, knocking out power to nearly 3 million customers [1]
Hurricane Beryl (BEHR-ril) was an extremely rare and destructive tropical cyclone that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in late June and...
Ariane 6, the European Space Agency's new heavy-lift rocket, blasts off from French Guiana [1]
Ariane 6, the European Space Agency's new heavy-lift rocket, blasts off from French Guiana [1]
Cole Escola's stage comedy "Oh, Mary!" opens at the Lyceum Theatre, NYC
Cole Escola's stage comedy "Oh, Mary!" opens at the Lyceum Theatre, NYC
Evian Championship Women's Golf, Evian Resort GC: Japan's Ayaka Furue eagles the final hole to defeat Stephanie Kyriacou
Evian Championship Women's Golf, Evian Resort GC: Japan's Ayaka Furue eagles the final hole to defeat Stephanie Kyriacou of Australia by 1 stroke for her first major title
Paraguay carries out the largest cocaine bust in its history with "Operation Sweetness" netting four tons inside a shipm
Paraguay carries out the largest cocaine bust in its history with "Operation Sweetness" netting four tons inside a shipment of sugar [1]
Cavan Sullivan of the Philadelphia Union becomes the youngest player in a Major League Soccer match and the youngest to
Cavan Sullivan of the Philadelphia Union becomes the youngest player in a Major League Soccer match and the youngest to debut in any major North American professional sports league at 14 years and 293 days old in a 5-1 win over the New England Revolution at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania
Bangladeshi student protesters storm state broadcaster as part of national protests led by students against job system t
Bangladeshi student protesters storm state broadcaster as part of national protests led by students against job system that favours relatives of veterans [1]
At least 15 people die when a bridge collapses in Shangluo in China’s Shaanxi province after heavy rains and flash flood
At least 15 people die when a bridge collapses in Shangluo in China’s Shaanxi province after heavy rains and flash flooding [1]
Bangladesh's supreme court scraps government job quotas for families of its war of independence, that had led to widespr
Bangladesh's supreme court scraps government job quotas for families of its war of independence, that had led to widespread violent protests, killing at least 100 people [1]
China announces plans to raise its retirement age from 60 for men and 55/50 for women, one of the lowest in the world [1
China announces plans to raise its retirement age from 60 for men and 55/50 for women, one of the lowest in the world [1]
"Inside Out 2" surpasses "Frozen II" to become the highest-grossing animated film in history, making $1.46 billion world
"Inside Out 2" surpasses "Frozen II" to become the highest-grossing animated film in history, making $1.46 billion worldwide [1]
American fencers Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs go 1-2 in the women's foil at the Paris Olympics; Kiefer successfully def
American fencers Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs go 1-2 in the women's foil at the Paris Olympics; Kiefer successfully defends her gold medal from 2020
America’s gross national debt tops $35 trillion for the first time, according to the US Treasury Department [1]
The national debt of the United States is the total national debt owed by the federal government of the United States to treasury security holders.
A mob of up to 300 riots in Southport, England, injuring 50 police officers, whipped up by misinformation on social medi
A mob of up to 300 riots in Southport, England, injuring 50 police officers, whipped up by misinformation on social media in the wake of a knife attack at a children's dance event [1]
5,000-year-old large-scale farming settlement is discovered at Oued Beht in Morocco, confirming North Africa's significa
5,000-year-old large-scale farming settlement is discovered at Oued Beht in Morocco, confirming North Africa's significance during the Neolithic [1]
Tanzania opens East Africa's first electric rail line between its commercial hub Dar es Salaam and capital Dodoma [1]
Tanzania opens East Africa's first electric rail line between its commercial hub Dar es Salaam and capital Dodoma [1]
At the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles becomes the first American sprinter to win the 100 m gold medal in 20 years; his time
At the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles becomes the first American sprinter to win the 100 m gold medal in 20 years; his time of 9.784 seconds edges Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by 0.005 seconds
Chinese diver Quan Hongchan successfully defends her 10 m platform gold medal at the Paris Olympics, adding to her 10 m
Chinese diver Quan Hongchan successfully defends her 10 m platform gold medal at the Paris Olympics, adding to her 10 m synchro platform gold with partner Chen Yuxi
MLB Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber ties career highs with three home runs and seven RBIs in a 9-4 win over
MLB Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber ties career highs with three home runs and seven RBIs in a 9-4 win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles
Cambodian PM Hun Manet holds a ceremony to celebrate the return of stolen and looted statues from museums and collection
Cambodian PM Hun Manet holds a ceremony to celebrate the return of stolen and looted statues from museums and collections in 15 countries [1]
A trainee female doctor is raped and murdered in a Kolkata hospital, sparking huge outrage and protests over sexual viol
A trainee female doctor is raped and murdered in a Kolkata hospital, sparking huge outrage and protests over sexual violence against women in India [1]
Israel airstrike on a school and mosque sheltering displaced people in Gaza, an alleged Hama command post, kills at leas
Israel airstrike on a school and mosque sheltering displaced people in Gaza, an alleged Hama command post, kills at least 93 people including children [1]
A Swiss Catholic church, Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne, installs an AI Jesus in its confessional for a two-month experiment
A Swiss Catholic church, Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne, installs an AI Jesus in its confessional for a two-month experiment called "Deus in Machina" [1]
Death toll in Gaza from the Israel-Gaza War reaches at least 40,000 [1]
The Gaza war is an armed conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel, fought as part of the unresolved Israeli–Palestinian and Gaza–Israel conflicts.
US President Joe Biden designates the site of the 1908 two-day race riot in Springfield, Illinois, as a national monumen
US President Joe Biden designates the site of the 1908 two-day race riot in Springfield, Illinois, as a national monument, intended to be a solemn reminder of the events which sparked the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) [1]
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is sworn in as Thailand's youngest-ever Prime Minister at 37 years old [1]
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is sworn in as Thailand's youngest-ever Prime Minister at 37 years old [1]
English tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and five others die when their luxury yacht capsizes in a storm off the coast of Pa
English tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and five others die when their luxury yacht capsizes in a storm off the coast of Palermo [1]
Afghanistan's Taliban regime issues new vice and virtue laws banning the sound of women's voices or singing in public an
Afghanistan's Taliban regime issues new vice and virtue laws banning the sound of women's voices or singing in public and traveling anywhere without a male escort [1]
A suspicious fire destroys Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario, California; the 1937 structure is used for several movies
A suspicious fire destroys Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario, California; the 1937 structure is used for several movies, including "Eight Men Out," "A League of Their Own," and "The Babe"
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels steals a base and hits a grand slam in a 7-3 win at home over Tampa Bay, becomin
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels steals a base and hits a grand slam in a 7-3 win at home over Tampa Bay, becoming just the sixth MLB player to have 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season; he does so in the fewest number of games, 126
Russian-French Telegram boss and founder Pavel Durov is arrested in France and later charged with failing to prevent ill
Russian-French Telegram boss and founder Pavel Durov is arrested in France and later charged with failing to prevent illicit activity on the app [1]
Arba’at Dam collapses after torrential rain in Sudan’s northwestern Red Sea State, killing at least 30 people, with hund
Arba’at Dam collapses after torrential rain in Sudan’s northwestern Red Sea State, killing at least 30 people, with hundreds missing [1]
Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen becomes the first MLB player to play for both teams in the same game; the game again
Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen becomes the first MLB player to play for both teams in the same game; the game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 26 is suspended due to weather, and he is traded prior to the resumption
Summer Paralympics, the 17th Paralympic Games, open in Paris, France
The 2024 Summer Paralympics (French: Jeux paralympiques d'été de 2024), also known as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (French: Jeux paralympiques d'été de Paris 2024), and branded as Paris 2024, were...
Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan on the southern island of Kyushu, with the country issuing its highest level 5
Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan on the southern island of Kyushu, with the country issuing its highest level 5 alert [1]
Bodies of six Israeli hostages are found in a tunnel near Rafah, Gaza, shot just before their discovery. Hamas blames Is
Bodies of six Israeli hostages are found in a tunnel near Rafah, Gaza, shot just before their discovery. Hamas blames Israeli failure to sign a ceasefire prompting large Israeli protests. [1]
First far right win in a German state parliament election since World War Two, with Alternative for Germany (AfD) party
First far right win in a German state parliament election since World War Two, with Alternative for Germany (AfD) party victory in Thuringia [1]
Joey Chestnut sets a new world record by eating 83 hot dogs in Netflix's "Unfinished Beef" Labor Day Showdown [1]
Joey Chestnut sets a new world record by eating 83 hot dogs in Netflix's "Unfinished Beef" Labor Day Showdown [1]
American pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album “Short n’ Sweet" becomes her first to top the Billboard album
American pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album “Short n’ Sweet" becomes her first to top the Billboard album chart [1]
14-year-old US student kills two teachers and two students, hospitalizing nine, at Apalachee High School, Winder, Georgi
14-year-old US student kills two teachers and two students, hospitalizing nine, at Apalachee High School, Winder, Georgia [1]
China confirms it is ending its foreign adoption program following a suspension that began with the COVID-19 pandemic in
China confirms it is ending its foreign adoption program following a suspension that began with the COVID-19 pandemic in January 2020 [1]
Philadelphia Eagles win 34-29 over Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, in the first NFL footbal
Philadelphia Eagles win 34-29 over Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, in the first NFL football game in the Southern Hemisphere
Cyclone Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm of the year, makes landfall on Hainan, China, before striking Northern Vietnam
Cyclone Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm of the year, makes landfall on Hainan, China, before striking Northern Vietnam with winds of 230 km per hour (140 mph), killing at least 127 people [1]
Fifty-nine people die in a crash between an oil tanker and a lorry carrying passengers in Niger State, Nigeria [1]
Fifty-nine people die in a crash between an oil tanker and a lorry carrying passengers in Niger State, Nigeria [1]
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber breaks the MLB record by hitting his 14th leadoff home run of the season in
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber breaks the MLB record by hitting his 14th leadoff home run of the season in a 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana as a category 2 storm
Hurricane Francine was a moderately strong tropical cyclone that brought extensive flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast of Mexico, especially Louisiana in September 2024.
Crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission takes the first commercial spacewalk during a five-day journey through Earth's orb
Crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission takes the first commercial spacewalk during a five-day journey through Earth's orbit, traveling the farthest in space of any human since NASA’s Apollo program [1]
Alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction cancels concert after band members Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro get into a braw
Alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction cancels concert after band members Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro get into a brawl on stage in Boston
US Navy commissions its first mixed-gender submarine the USS New Jersey at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Middletown, New
US Navy commissions its first mixed-gender submarine the USS New Jersey at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Middletown, New Jersey [1]
76th Emmy Awards: "Shōgun" 1st non-English winner for Best Drama, "Hacks" Best Comedy, "Baby Reindeer" Best Limited Seri
76th Emmy Awards: "Shōgun" 1st non-English winner for Best Drama, "Hacks" Best Comedy, "Baby Reindeer" Best Limited Series [1]
Alternative rock band "Jane’s Addiction" cancels final month of concert tour, citing a need to take some time away from
Alternative rock band "Jane’s Addiction" cancels final month of concert tour, citing a need to take some time away from each other three days after singer Perry Farrell's on stage altercation with guitarist Dave Navarro [1]
Al-Qaeda jihadists attack the international airport complex outside Mali's capital, Bamako, leaving at least 60 people d
Al-Qaeda jihadists attack the international airport complex outside Mali's capital, Bamako, leaving at least 60 people dead [1]
Portugal declares "a state of calamity" over wildfires in its central and northern areas, destroying part of Passadiços
Portugal declares "a state of calamity" over wildfires in its central and northern areas, destroying part of Passadiços do Paiva, famous wooden footbridges within UNESCO Arouca Geopark [1]
BBC broadcasts documentary "Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods" in which 20 former Harrods employees say Mohamed Al Fayed rap
BBC broadcasts documentary "Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods" in which 20 former Harrods employees say Mohamed Al Fayed raped or sexually assaulted them [1]
Israel launches an airstrike on Beirut targeting Hezbollah, killing at least 37 people, including civilians, and raising
Israel launches an airstrike on Beirut targeting Hezbollah, killing at least 37 people, including civilians, and raising fears of an all-out war [1]
An explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, eastern Iran, kills at least 50 people and leaves others trapped underground [1]
An explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, eastern Iran, kills at least 50 people and leaves others trapped underground [1]
China sets a new world record for the most resistive magnet at 42.02 tesla at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, crea
China sets a new world record for the most resistive magnet at 42.02 tesla at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, creating a magnetic field more than 800,000 times stronger than Earth’s [1]
Israel launches airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing more than 490 people [1]
Israel launches airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing more than 490 people [1]
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph, causing devastation a
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph, causing devastation across 10 US states and killing at least 250 people
Chicago White Sox lose 4-1 to Detroit Tigers on the road at Comerica Park, setting a new modern MLB record with their 12
Chicago White Sox lose 4-1 to Detroit Tigers on the road at Comerica Park, setting a new modern MLB record with their 121st loss of the season
Earth acquires a temporary "mini-moon," tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, 37 meters wide, expected to leave Earth's orbit on Novem
Earth acquires a temporary "mini-moon," tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, 37 meters wide, expected to leave Earth's orbit on November 24 [1]
Montana man is sentenced to six months in prison for illegally using large Marco Polo sheep tissue and testicles to clon
Montana man is sentenced to six months in prison for illegally using large Marco Polo sheep tissue and testicles to clone giant hybrid sheep for trophy hunting [1]
Claudia Sheinbaum is sworn in as Mexico's first female president [1]
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is a Mexican politician, energy and climate change scientist, and academic who has been serving as the 66th president of Mexico since 2024.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is spotted over Hawaii; it last visited Earth 80,000 years ago [1]
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is spotted over Hawaii; it last visited Earth 80,000 years ago [1]
At least 78 people die after an overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [1]
At least 78 people die after an overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [1]
US port workers along the country's east and gulf coasts end strike after 3 days [1]
US port workers along the country's east and gulf coasts end strike after 3 days [1]
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun "for the discovery of microRNA and its ro
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun "for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation" [1]
Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm, causing at least 23 deaths during one o
Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm, causing at least 23 deaths during one of the state's largest evacuations [1]
About 120 people are massacred by an armed gang in the Haitian town of Pont-Sondé amid a worsening gang crisis in the co
About 120 people are massacred by an armed gang in the Haitian town of Pont-Sondé amid a worsening gang crisis in the country [1]
Archaeologists announce the discovery of one of the oldest churches in the world from the 4th century AD during excavati
Archaeologists announce the discovery of one of the oldest churches in the world from the 4th century AD during excavations in Artaxata, Armenia [1]
Spanish researchers, after studying genetic material, reveal Christopher Columbus is probably Spanish and Jewish and bor
Spanish researchers, after studying genetic material, reveal Christopher Columbus is probably Spanish and Jewish and born in Valencia, not an Italian from Genoa as he claimed [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 43,000 points for 1st time, closing at 43,065.22 [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 43,000 points for 1st time, closing at 43,065.22 [1]
More than a quarter of Lebanon is now under Israeli evacuation orders, with 1.2 million displaced as Israeli strikes on
More than a quarter of Lebanon is now under Israeli evacuation orders, with 1.2 million displaced as Israeli strikes on Beirut continue [1]
Italian fashion house Prada and aerospace company Axiom Space unveil the new spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission to
Italian fashion house Prada and aerospace company Axiom Space unveil the new spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission to the Moon in Milan [1]
Cuba's power grid shuts down after a major power station fails, leaving 10 million people without power and closing scho
Cuba's power grid shuts down after a major power station fails, leaving 10 million people without power and closing schools and businesses [1]
Australian independent indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at King Charles, "You are not our king" and "This is not y
Australian independent indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at King Charles, "You are not our king" and "This is not your land" during the king's visit to the Australian Parliament in Canberra [1]
Construction of the cube-shaped Mukaab skyscraper, designed to be the world's largest building, standing 400 meters tall
Construction of the cube-shaped Mukaab skyscraper, designed to be the world's largest building, standing 400 meters tall and wide, begins in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh [1]
French woman Gisèle Pelicot speaks in court in Avignon against her husband, accused of drugging and arranging other men
French woman Gisèle Pelicot speaks in court in Avignon against her husband, accused of drugging and arranging other men to rape her, saying "it's not for us to have shame - it's for them" [1]
American rapper Lil Durk is arrested on federal charges of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire as he attempts to flee t
American rapper Lil Durk is arrested on federal charges of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire as he attempts to flee the US [1]
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8, Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenki r
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8, Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenki return to earth after 235 days in space [1]
Israel carries out a series of airstrikes on Iranian military targets in and around Tehran [1]
On 13 April 2024, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, in collaboration with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and the...
FIFA Ballon d'Or: Spain and Man City midfielder Rodri wins men's award from Real Madrid pair Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellin
FIFA Ballon d'Or: Spain and Man City midfielder Rodri wins men's award from Real Madrid pair Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham; Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins back-to-back women's awards
Extreme flash flooding in Spain's southeastern Valencia region, caused by a year's worth of rain in eight hours, leads t
Extreme flash flooding in Spain's southeastern Valencia region, caused by a year's worth of rain in eight hours, leads to at least 222 deaths [1]
China launches spacecraft Shenzhou 19 from Ganzu to the Tiangong space station, with Wang Haoze, their first female spa
China launches spacecraft Shenzhou 19 from Ganzu to the Tiangong space station, with Wang Haoze, their first female space engineer and third female astronaut, on board [1]
English rock band Coldplay plays first show in their history without all four members on stage, as bassist Guy Berryman
English rock band Coldplay plays first show in their history without all four members on stage, as bassist Guy Berryman takes ill just before showtime at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia
American rapper Young Thug (33) pleads guilty to street gang racketeering charges and no contest to related weapons and
American rapper Young Thug (33) pleads guilty to street gang racketeering charges and no contest to related weapons and drug charges, ending a prolonged trial in Atlanta, Georgia; judge sentences him to time served plus 15 years of probation [1]
Collins Dictionary names "brat" as its word of the year for 2024 [1]
The word (s) of the year, sometimes capitalized as "Word (s) of the Year" and abbreviated "WOTY" (or "WotY"), refers to any of various assessments as to the most important word (s) or expression (s)...
Kemi Badenoch becomes the first black woman to lead a major British political party when elected leader of the Conservat
Kemi Badenoch becomes the first black woman to lead a major British political party when elected leader of the Conservative Party
Lahore's air quality index exceeds 1000 due to crop burning in India, forcing Pakistan's second-largest city to close sc
Lahore's air quality index exceeds 1000 due to crop burning in India, forcing Pakistan's second-largest city to close schools for a week [1]
A new survey of Japanese teenagers reveals only a fifth of 15-18-year-old boys have experienced their first kiss, the lo
A new survey of Japanese teenagers reveals only a fifth of 15-18-year-old boys have experienced their first kiss, the lowest level since 1974 [1]
Bluey’s World, an immersive experience based on the animated children's TV show "Bluey," officially opens in Brisbane, A
Bluey’s World, an immersive experience based on the animated children's TV show "Bluey," officially opens in Brisbane, Australia [1]
Darlington Public School in Sydney, Australia, is named the world's best new building at the World Architecture Festival
Darlington Public School in Sydney, Australia, is named the world's best new building at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore [1]
Mauritius elections won in a landslide by opposition party Alliance of Change, with Navin Ramgoolam leading the party to
Mauritius elections won in a landslide by opposition party Alliance of Change, with Navin Ramgoolam leading the party to 60 out of 64 seats [1]
At least 35 people killed by a car attack in an athletics stadium in Zhuhai, southern China - one of the country's worst
At least 35 people killed by a car attack in an athletics stadium in Zhuhai, southern China - one of the country's worst acts of violence in decades [1]
"Orbital" by British writer Samantha Harvey, set on the International Space Station, wins the 2024 Booker Prize for fict
"Orbital" by British writer Samantha Harvey, set on the International Space Station, wins the 2024 Booker Prize for fiction [1]
Breakaway region Somaliland elects as its 6th president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, succeeding current president Muse
Breakaway region Somaliland elects as its 6th president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, succeeding current president Muse Bihi Abdi [1]
Chinese-backed deep-water megaport of Chancay in Peru is inaugurated by President Dina Boluarte and Chinese Premier Xi J
Chinese-backed deep-water megaport of Chancay in Peru is inaugurated by President Dina Boluarte and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping [1]
Russian vetoes a UK-backed ceasefire plan to end Sudan's 19-month civil war at the UN Security Council [1]
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II.
Ukraine for the first time fires American-made longer-range missiles into Russia, after the US eases restrictions on the
Ukraine for the first time fires American-made longer-range missiles into Russia, after the US eases restrictions on their use [1]
Woman suspected to be Thailand's worst-ever serial killer convicted and sentenced to death for poisoning a friend with c
Woman suspected to be Thailand's worst-ever serial killer convicted and sentenced to death for poisoning a friend with cyanide, the first of 14 trials [1]
Controversial artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall by Maurizio Cattelan sells for $6.2 million at auction in New Yor
Controversial artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall by Maurizio Cattelan sells for $6.2 million at auction in New York; new owner Justin Sun says he will eat it [1]
"Wicked" (Part 1), a film musical, opens starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey, based on the stage
"Wicked" (Part 1), a film musical, opens starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey, based on the stage musical and L. Frank Baum's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" [1]
Storm Bert brings high winds and localised flooding to the UK and Ireland leaving at least four people dead [1]
Storm Bert brings high winds and localised flooding to the UK and Ireland leaving at least four people dead [1]
$300 billion climate deal agreed at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to help poorer countries deal with the effects of climate
$300 billion climate deal agreed at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to help poorer countries deal with the effects of climate change, amid criticism it isn't enough [1]
A rebel coalition launches a surprise offensive in Syria, reaching into Aleppo for the first time since 2016 [1]
On 27 November 2024, a coalition of Syrian opposition groups called the Military Operations Command led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and supported by allied Turkish-backed groups in the Syrian...
Archaeologists reveal the first evidence of two different early human species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, coe
Archaeologists reveal the first evidence of two different early human species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, coexisting in the same location in Kenya [1]
Namibia elects its first woman president, vice-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, nicknamed NNN, is a Namibian politician who has been the fifth and current president of Namibia since 21 March 2025. She is the country's first female president.
French government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier is toppled by a no confidence vote for the first time since 1962
French government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier is toppled by a no confidence vote for the first time since 1962 [1]
Mathematicians solve a 122-year-old puzzle known as "Dudeney's dissection" on how to dissect an equilateral triangle int
Mathematicians solve a 122-year-old puzzle known as "Dudeney's dissection" on how to dissect an equilateral triangle into a square using the smallest number of pieces [1]
Ghana's presidential election won by former president John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress, defeating Vice Pr
Ghana's presidential election won by former president John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress, defeating Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party [1]
Dutch driver Max Verstappen finishes 6th in the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP to claim his 4th consecutive World F1 title;
Dutch driver Max Verstappen finishes 6th in the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP to claim his 4th consecutive World F1 title; Lando Norris wins the race as McLaren takes Constructors C'ship for first time in 26 years
Google unveils a new quantum computer, capable of performing a mathematical calculation in 5 minutes that the most power
Google unveils a new quantum computer, capable of performing a mathematical calculation in 5 minutes that the most powerful supercomputers could not complete in 10 septillion years [1]
A suspected Chinese spy, with links to Prince Andrew, is banned from the UK by a government tribunal [1]
Events from the year 2024 in the United Kingdom. This year is noted for a landslide general election victory for the Labour Party under Keir Starmer.
Six-time Super Bowl winning coach Bill Belichick is introduced as next head coach at the University of North Carolina
William Stephen Belichick (-ek; born April 16, 1952) is an American football coach who is the head coach of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
90th Heisman Trophy Award: Travis Hunter, University of Colorado (WR/CB)
90th Heisman Trophy Award: Travis Hunter, University of Colorado (WR/CB)
Five members of the "Bali Nine", arresting for smuggling drugs out of Indonesia in 2005, return to Australia after servi
Five members of the "Bali Nine", arresting for smuggling drugs out of Indonesia in 2005, return to Australia after serving nearly 20 years in prison [1]
7.3 magnitude earthquakes strikes close to Port Vila, capital of Vanuatu, causing significant damage [1]
7.3 magnitude earthquakes strikes close to Port Vila, capital of Vanuatu, causing significant damage [1]
France's largest-ever rape trial ends with Dominique Pelicot found guilty of all charges and sentenced to 20 years for d
France's largest-ever rape trial ends with Dominique Pelicot found guilty of all charges and sentenced to 20 years for drugging and raping his wife Gisèle Pelicot, and inviting at least 50 other men to do so [1]
Paul McCartney wraps up his 'Got Back' tour at London's O2 Arena, with guest appearances from Ron Wood during "Get Back"
Paul McCartney wraps up his 'Got Back' tour at London's O2 Arena, with guest appearances from Ron Wood during "Get Back", and Ringo Starr drumming on "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Helter Skelter"
A 50-year old psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia drives his car through an outdoor Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, k
A 50-year old psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia drives his car through an outdoor Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people
Ugandan-English runner and human rights activist Deo Kato (37) completes trek from Cape Town, South Africa to London, En
Ugandan-English runner and human rights activist Deo Kato (37) completes trek from Cape Town, South Africa to London, England to highlight the story of human migration; 8,230-mile journey took 518 days [1]
NASA's Parker Solar probe makes a record-breaking approach to the Sun, coming within 3.8 million miles (6 million kilome
NASA's Parker Solar probe makes a record-breaking approach to the Sun, coming within 3.8 million miles (6 million kilometers) of the star [1]
Azerbaijani airliner crashes near Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people, mistakenly shot down by Russian air defe
Azerbaijani airliner crashes near Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people, mistakenly shot down by Russian air defences [1]
South Korean Jeju Air plane crashes and explodes, trying to land without landing gear at Muan International Airport, kil
South Korean Jeju Air plane crashes and explodes, trying to land without landing gear at Muan International Airport, killing 179 out of 181 on board [1]
Trinidad and Tobago declare a state of emergency over gang violence, which has resulted in one of the highest homicide r
Trinidad and Tobago declare a state of emergency over gang violence, which has resulted in one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America [1]
Alexei Navalny dies
Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader and activist, known for russian opposition leader and activist, died on 2024-02-16.
Richard Lewis dies
Richard Lewis, American stand-up comedian, known for american stand-up comedian, died on 2024-02-27.
Brian Mulroney dies
Brian Mulroney dies
Akira Toriyama dies
Akira Toriyama, Japanese manga artist, known for japanese manga artist, died on 2024-03-01. Akira Toriyama was a Japanese manga artist and character designer.
Iris Apfel dies
Iris Apfel, American interior designer and fashion icon, known for american interior designer and fashion icon, died on 2024-03-01.
Paul Alexander dies
Paul Alexander dies
O.J. Simpson dies
O.J. Simpson, American football player and actor, known for american football player and actor, died on 2024-04-10.
Bill Walton dies
Bill Walton, American basketball player and sportscaster, known for american basketball player and sportscaster, died on 2024-05-27.
Donald Sutherland dies
Donald Sutherland, Canadian actor, known for canadian actor, died on 2024-06-20. Donald McNichol Sutherland (17 July 1935 – 20 June 2024) was a Canadian actor.
Vic Seixas dies
Vic Seixas tennis player, known for american tennis player, died on 2024-07-05. Elias Victor Seixas Jr. ( SAY-shəs; August 30, 1923 – July 5, 2024) was an American tennis player.
Bob Newhart dies
Bob Newhart, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2024-07-18. George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024) was an American comedian and actor.
Alain Delon dies
Alain Delon, French actor, known for french actor, died on 2024-08-18. Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon was a French actor, film producer, screenwriter, singer, and businessman.
James Earl Jones dies
James Earl Jones, American actor, known for american actor, died on 2024-09-09. James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor.
Maggie Smith dies
Maggie Smith, British actress, known for british actress, died on 2024-09-27. Dame Margaret Natalie Smith (28 December 1934 – 27 September 2024) was a British actress.
Events
English singer Elton John wins an Emmy Award for the television special "Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium", comp
English singer Elton John wins an Emmy Award for the television special "Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium", completing his EGOT (winning all four major American entertainment awards)
Denis Villeneuve's science fiction film epic "Dune: Part Two" premieres in Mexico City, starring Timothée Chalamet and a
Denis Villeneuve's science fiction film epic "Dune: Part Two" premieres in Mexico City, starring Timothée Chalamet and an ensemble cast
LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 regular-season points as his LA Lakers slip to a 12
LeBron James becomes the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 regular-season points as his LA Lakers slip to a 124-114 defeat to Denver Nuggets in Los Angeles
New rule limiting tailpipe pollution aimed at greatly expanding electric vehicles in the US is announced by President Jo
New rule limiting tailpipe pollution aimed at greatly expanding electric vehicles in the US is announced by President Joe Biden [1]
Elon Musk's Neuralink company posts a video of a patient playing chess online using a brain implant [1]
Neuralink Corp. is an American neurotechnology company that has developed as of 2024 implantable brain–computer interfaces (BCIs).
US House passes a bipartisan $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and a bill against TikTok [1
US House passes a bipartisan $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and a bill against TikTok [1]
Google unveils new generative AI features at its annual conference, forcing users to view AI Overviews at the top of sea
Google unveils new generative AI features at its annual conference, forcing users to view AI Overviews at the top of search results despite them being factually incorrect 60% of the time [1] [2] [3]
Jury in New York City finds former US President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records t
Jury in New York City finds former US President Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to hide payments made to prevent damaging personal information from being released prior to the 2016 election [1]
American "Charmed" actress Shannen Doherty (53) finalizes divorce from third husband, photographer Kurt Iswarienko (50)
American "Charmed" actress Shannen Doherty (53) finalizes divorce from third husband, photographer Kurt Iswarienko (50) after 12 years of marriage
Former US President Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt at an outdoor campaign rally in rural Butler, Pennsyl
Former US President Donald Trump survives an assassination attempt at an outdoor campaign rally in rural Butler, Pennsylvania; gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks fires 6 to 8 shots killing one spectator, critically wounding two, and hits Trump in the ear with a bullet before being killed by a Secret Servi
US President Joe Biden abandons his campaign for re-election and endorses Vice President Kamala Harris [1]
Kamala Devi Harris ( KAH-mə-lə DAY-vee; born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe...
Rapper Cardi B files for divorce from her husband fellow rapper Offset for the second time [1]
Kiari Kendrell Cephus, known professionally as Offset, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for being a member of the Atlanta-based hip-hop trio Migos.
Singer Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from husband Ben Affleck after two years of marriage [1]
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and businesswoman.
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad resigns and flees to Moscow after rebel forces sweep into the capital, Damascus [1]
On 8 December 2024, the Assad regime collapsed during a major offensive by opposition forces.
Claudine Gay, Harvard University's first Black president, resigns following testimony to Congress on anti-semitism and a
Claudine Gay, Harvard University's first Black president, resigns following testimony to Congress on anti-semitism and amid plagiarism allegations [1]
In an all-English final, Luke Humphries claims his first PDC World Darts Championship with a 7-4 win over 16-year-old pr
In an all-English final, Luke Humphries claims his first PDC World Darts Championship with a 7-4 win over 16-year-old prodigy Luke Littler at the Alexandra Palace, London
An Alaskan Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 makes emergency landing in Portland after a fuselage section blows out midair, with
An Alaskan Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 makes emergency landing in Portland after a fuselage section blows out midair, with US regulator then grounding hundreds of planes [1]
Israeli army claims it has destroyed Hamas's command centre in northern Gaza and killed more than 8,000 militants [1]
Israeli army claims it has destroyed Hamas's command centre in northern Gaza and killed more than 8,000 militants [1]
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wins her fourth term in office amid controversial election marred by oppositio
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wins her fourth term in office amid controversial election marred by opposition boycotts with over 10,000 activists arrested [1]
Electronics brand LG unveils their Signature OLED T, the world's first wireless TV with a transparent screen at the Cons
Electronics brand LG unveils their Signature OLED T, the world's first wireless TV with a transparent screen at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas [1]
confirmed as the world's warmest year on record - 1.48°C warmer than the long-term average, driven by climate change and
confirmed as the world's warmest year on record - 1.48°C warmer than the long-term average, driven by climate change and El Niño; surpassed in 2024 [1]
Kawhi Leonard signs a $153 million extension with the Los Angeles Clippers over the next three years
Kawhi Anthony Leonard ( kə-WHY; born June 29, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
After 24 seasons and 6 Super Bowl titles, coach Bill Belichick and the NFL New England Patriots part ways; Patriots fini
After 24 seasons and 6 Super Bowl titles, coach Bill Belichick and the NFL New England Patriots part ways; Patriots finished season in last place in AFC East at 4-13
The island nation of Cape Verde is the first sub-Saharan country to be declared malaria-free in 50 years by the WHO [1]
Cape Verde or Cabo Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country and archipelagic state in the central Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa.
Arctic blast affects large parts of the US, with 44 million people under winter weather advisory; Chester, Montana regis
Arctic blast affects large parts of the US, with 44 million people under winter weather advisory; Chester, Montana registers continental US record low of 54 degrees below zero [1]
Dan Campbell leads the Detroit Lions to their first playoff win since 1991, defeating the Los Angeles Rams
Daniel Patrick Quinn is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL).
75th Emmy Awards: "Succession" Best Drama, "The Bear" Best Comedy, "Beef" Best Limited Series
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in American prime time television programming from June 1, 2022, until May 31, 2023, as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Joel Embiid ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 16th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds in
Joel Embiid ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record with his 16th straight game with 30 or more points and 10-plus rebounds in a win over the Houston Rockets
Iran carries out a missile attack on militant group Jaish al-Adl in Balochistan, Pakistan, killing two children and ange
Iran carries out a missile attack on militant group Jaish al-Adl in Balochistan, Pakistan, killing two children and angering Pakistan [1]
In a major victory, Fifth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a lower court decision to block key provisions of
In a major victory, Fifth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a lower court decision to block key provisions of HB 900, Texas’s controversial book rating law [1]
Large weekend protests begin across Germany against far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), after group's 'master plan'
Large weekend protests begin across Germany against far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), after group's 'master plan' for mass deportation of migrants revealed [1]
A 'deep freeze' - nearly two weeks of frigid winter storms across the US claim the lives of at least 70 people, with Ore
A 'deep freeze' - nearly two weeks of frigid winter storms across the US claim the lives of at least 70 people, with Oregon, Tennessee and Kentucky declaring states of emergency [1]
Joel Embiid sets NBA 76ers franchise record with 70 points in a single game during 133-123 win over visiting San Antonio
Joel Embiid sets NBA 76ers franchise record with 70 points in a single game during 133-123 win over visiting San Antonio Spurs, in Philadelphia; previous record of 68 set by Wilt Chamberlain in 1967
Israeli forces expand their ground offensive into central Gaza's urban refugee camps saying it will last "many months" [
Israeli forces expand their ground offensive into central Gaza's urban refugee camps saying it will last "many months" [1]
British researchers Christopher Marsh and Angela McShane launch website 100Ballads.org detailing top-selling broadside b
British researchers Christopher Marsh and Angela McShane launch website 100Ballads.org detailing top-selling broadside ballads of 17th century England, including images of original lyric sheets, and new musical recordings of the very old pop songs [1]
World's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, able to house 7,600 passengers, at 365 meters (1,198 ft) 5x larger than th
World's largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas, able to house 7,600 passengers, at 365 meters (1,198 ft) 5x larger than the Titanic, sets sail from Miami on its maiden voyage [1]
Ballads names "The Wandering Prince of Troy" the most popular ballad of the 17th century in a project documenting "the e
Ballads names "The Wandering Prince of Troy" the most popular ballad of the 17th century in a project documenting "the earliest form of commercial pop music in England" [1]
"Suits" was the most-streamed show in 2023 with 57.7 billion minutes, followed by "Bluey" then "NCIS" according to Niels
"Suits" was the most-streamed show in 2023 with 57.7 billion minutes, followed by "Bluey" then "NCIS" according to Nielsen [1]
Around 400 people have died due to drought-induced starvation in Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions confirm local auth
Around 400 people have died due to drought-induced starvation in Ethiopia’s Tigray and Amhara regions confirm local authorities raising fears of famine [1]
Auction of British musician Mark Knopfler's guitar collection realizes $11.27 million USD (8.8 million GBP) with 25% ear
Auction of British musician Mark Knopfler's guitar collection realizes $11.27 million USD (8.8 million GBP) with 25% earmarked for his favorite charities at Christie's Auction House in London, England
Wildfires begin burning in Chile, east of Viña del Ma, spread to Quilpué and Villa Alemana, killing at least 131 with hu
Wildfires begin burning in Chile, east of Viña del Ma, spread to Quilpué and Villa Alemana, killing at least 131 with hundreds missing. Chile's greatest natural disaster since 2010. [1]
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, the self-titled "world's coolest dictator", wins re-election in a landslide [1]
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, the self-titled "world's coolest dictator", wins re-election in a landslide [1]
'Godfathers of Wind' Henrik Stiesdal and Andrew Garrad awarded QEPrize, the 'Noble of Engineering' for pioneering wind e
'Godfathers of Wind' Henrik Stiesdal and Andrew Garrad awarded QEPrize, the 'Noble of Engineering' for pioneering wind energy [1]
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns after pardoning a man involved in a child sexual abuse case [1]
Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigns after pardoning a man involved in a child sexual abuse case [1]
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final; hosts Ivory Coast defeat Nigeria 2-1 at Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan [1]
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, known in short as the 2025 AFCON or CAN 2025 and for sponsorship purposes as the TotalEnergies 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, was the 35th edition of the biennial Africa...
Oldest known 11,000 Stone Age megastructure, used for hunting, revealed submerged in Bay of Mecklenburg, off the German
Oldest known 11,000 Stone Age megastructure, used for hunting, revealed submerged in Bay of Mecklenburg, off the German coast [1]
Indonesian presidential election: Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto appears to win by significant margin (full results 2
Indonesian presidential election: Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto appears to win by significant margin (full results 20 March) [1]
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos can be considered children as part of a wrongful death case where frozen embr
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos can be considered children as part of a wrongful death case where frozen embryos were accidentally destroyed at a clinic [1]
Ukraine withdraws its troops from the key eastern town of Avdiivka, blaming a lack of western-supplied weapons [1]
The Battle of Avdiivka was a major battle between the Russian and Ukrainian Armed Forces for control of Avdiivka, a city in Donetsk Oblast, during the Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present).
Massacre leaves 49 dead after tribal fighting in Papa New Guinea's Enga Province [1]
Massacre leaves 49 dead after tribal fighting in Papa New Guinea's Enga Province [1]
66th Daytona 500: William Byron takes the lead on a restart with 4 laps to go and then wins after Ross Chastain and Aust
66th Daytona 500: William Byron takes the lead on a restart with 4 laps to go and then wins after Ross Chastain and Austin Cindric crash to bring out a race-ending caution; Hendrick Motorsports record-tying 9th win
Australia announces plans to double its naval fleet of warships to create its largest fleet since WWII [1]
Australia announces plans to double its naval fleet of warships to create its largest fleet since WWII [1]
Japan’s benchmark stock exchange, the Nikkei average reaches its highest-ever level at 39,098, breaking its 1989 record
Japan’s benchmark stock exchange, the Nikkei average reaches its highest-ever level at 39,098, breaking its 1989 record [1]
German parliament votes to legalize cannabis 407 votes to 226, with restrictions [1]
German parliament votes to legalize cannabis 407 votes to 226, with restrictions [1]
Brian Ortega wins against Yair Rodríguez at UFC Fight Night 237, earning Performance of the Night
Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former...
First confirming sighting of a sexual encounter between humpback whales, and the first homosexual coupling, published in
First confirming sighting of a sexual encounter between humpback whales, and the first homosexual coupling, published in "Marine Mammal Science" [1]
Ghana passes new legislation making it illegal to identify as LGBTQ+ [1]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) people in Ghana face significant challenges not experienced by non-LGBTQ residents.
At least 112 Palestinians killed as they desperately swarm aid convoys in north Gaza [1]
At least 112 Palestinians killed as they desperately swarm aid convoys in north Gaza [1]
Cargo ship Rubymar sinks in the Red Sea after being hit by Houthi rebels (Feb 18), prompting concerns for local ecology
Cargo ship Rubymar sinks in the Red Sea after being hit by Houthi rebels (Feb 18), prompting concerns for local ecology [1]
France is the first country in the world to enshrine access to abortion in its constitution, voting in an amendment [1]
The current Constitution of France was adopted on 4 October 1958. It is typically called the Constitution of the Fifth Republic (French: la Constitution de la Cinquième République), and it replaced...
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize for buildings that are a "background and foregro
Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto wins 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize for buildings that are a "background and foreground to everyday life" [1]
More than 300 children kidnapped from their school in Kuriga town, northwest Nigeria, the latest in a run of kidnappings
More than 300 children kidnapped from their school in Kuriga town, northwest Nigeria, the latest in a run of kidnappings to the area [1]
A report by the Pentagon into UFOs since 1945 finds no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence [1]
A report by the Pentagon into UFOs since 1945 finds no evidence of aliens or extraterrestrial intelligence [1]
A Romanian court rules that Andrew Tate and his brother can be extradited to the UK only after the Romanian trial for hu
A Romanian court rules that Andrew Tate and his brother can be extradited to the UK only after the Romanian trial for human trafficking
US House of Representatives votes to force TikTok owner China-based ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face
US House of Representatives votes to force TikTok owner China-based ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban in the US [1]
A series of storms strike parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas, with tornadoes leaving at least 40 injured and
A series of storms strike parts of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas, with tornadoes leaving at least 40 injured and three people dead [1]
First ship arrives in Gaza to deliver aid from Cyprus, amid a deteriorating humanitarian crisis [1]
The Gaza Strip is experiencing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the Gaza war and genocide. The crisis includes both an ongoing famine and a healthcare collapse.
"Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary detailing the toxic nature of some Nickelodeon shows, especially un
"Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" documentary detailing the toxic nature of some Nickelodeon shows, especially under Dan Schneider during the 1990s, early 2000s, premieres
China launches Queqiao-2 relay satellite for the far side of the moon to support its Chang’e-6 lunar sample return missi
China launches Queqiao-2 relay satellite for the far side of the moon to support its Chang’e-6 lunar sample return mission [1]
French mathematician Michel Talagrand awarded 2024 Abel prize for his work on probability theory and describing randomne
French mathematician Michel Talagrand awarded 2024 Abel prize for his work on probability theory and describing randomness [1]
British runner Jasmin Paris is the first woman and 20th person to complete one of the world's hardest ultramarathons - t
British runner Jasmin Paris is the first woman and 20th person to complete one of the world's hardest ultramarathons - the Barkley Marathons, Tennessee, with one minute 39 seconds to spare [1]
Brazilian police arrest two politicians and a police chief for the notorious murder and its cover-up of politician and a
Brazilian police arrest two politicians and a police chief for the notorious murder and its cover-up of politician and activist Marielle Franco in 2018 [1]
Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is struck by a Singapore-flagged cargo ship that has lost power, causing the 1.6-m
Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is struck by a Singapore-flagged cargo ship that has lost power, causing the 1.6-mile-long, 47-year-old structure to completely collapse and killing six maintenance workers [1]
Harvard University says it will remove a 19th century book binding of human skin, originally taken without consent from
Harvard University says it will remove a 19th century book binding of human skin, originally taken without consent from a deceased French mental patient [1]
Bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims from Botswana in South Africa, with one child surviving a 50 meter drop off the Mmama
Bus crash kills 45 Easter pilgrims from Botswana in South Africa, with one child surviving a 50 meter drop off the Mmamatlakala bridge, near Mokopane [1]
Airstrike by Israel on Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, kills seven officials, including three senior generals - most
Airstrike by Israel on Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, kills seven officials, including three senior generals - most serious attack on Iranian targets since 2020 [1]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes office as President of Senegal and Africa's youngest elected President at 44 [1]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes office as President of Senegal and Africa's youngest elected President at 44 [1]
7.4 magnitude earthquakes hits east coast of Taiwan, south of Hualien, killing at least 9 people and injuring 900 [1]
7.4 magnitude earthquakes hits east coast of Taiwan, south of Hualien, killing at least 9 people and injuring 900 [1]
New York region hit by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, with multiple aftershocks. One of the largest earthquakes for a centu
New York region hit by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, with multiple aftershocks. One of the largest earthquakes for a century in the area. [1]
British charity fundraiser Russ Cook the "Hardest Geezer" runs the length of Africa, arriving at Ras Angela, Tunisia, al
British charity fundraiser Russ Cook the "Hardest Geezer" runs the length of Africa, arriving at Ras Angela, Tunisia, almost a year after setting off from Cape Agulhas, South Africa [1]
A group of older Swiss women win a landmark climate change case at the European Court of Human Rights, ruling the women'
A group of older Swiss women win a landmark climate change case at the European Court of Human Rights, ruling the women's rights had been violated by not fully addressing climate change [1]
Avi Wigderson announced as the winner of the 2023 Turing Prize for his work in clarifying the role of randomness in algo
Avi Wigderson announced as the winner of the 2023 Turing Prize for his work in clarifying the role of randomness in algorithms [1]
Bogotá begins water rationing for the first time, as water reservoirs run very low due to drought and El Niño [1]
Bogotá begins water rationing for the first time, as water reservoirs run very low due to drought and El Niño [1]
Iran launches a strike on Israel with 300 drones and missiles in retaliation for the bombing of its embassy in Damascus
Iran launches a strike on Israel with 300 drones and missiles in retaliation for the bombing of its embassy in Damascus - almost all shot down [1]
British Columbia signs historic Gaayhllxid • Gíhlagalgang “Rising Tide” agreement recognizing Haida Gwaii's Aboriginal t
British Columbia signs historic Gaayhllxid • Gíhlagalgang “Rising Tide” agreement recognizing Haida Gwaii's Aboriginal title over more than 200 islands off Canada’s west coast [1]
AI systems now so advanced they nearly match or exceed humans in reading comprehension, image classification and competi
AI systems now so advanced they nearly match or exceed humans in reading comprehension, image classification and competition-level mathematics, according to major new report [1]
Denmark's historic stock exchange, the Børsen, dating from 1625 goes up in flames in Copenhagen while being renovated [1
Denmark's historic stock exchange, the Børsen, dating from 1625 goes up in flames in Copenhagen while being renovated [1]
Extreme weather moves on from the UAE to cause heavy rain and flooding in Pakistan and Afghanistan and at least 135 deat
Extreme weather moves on from the UAE to cause heavy rain and flooding in Pakistan and Afghanistan and at least 135 deaths [1]
Fossil evidence of the largest known snake 11-15 meters long named Vasuki indicus, 66 million years old, published from
Fossil evidence of the largest known snake 11-15 meters long named Vasuki indicus, 66 million years old, published from a mine in Panandhro, western India [1]
Chevron Championship Women's Golf, The Club at Carlton Woods: In beating Maja Stark by 2 strokes, Nelly Korda wins her s
Chevron Championship Women's Golf, The Club at Carlton Woods: In beating Maja Stark by 2 strokes, Nelly Korda wins her second major title and equals LPGA record with 5 consecutive wins
Britain's Parliament approves a controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda [1]
Britain's Parliament approves a controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda [1]
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser", previously though lost, sells for a record Austrian auction price of 30 mi
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser", previously though lost, sells for a record Austrian auction price of 30 million euros [1]
"Geologic Atlas of the Lunar Globe", highest-ever resolution map of the moon published after 10 years work by The Chines
"Geologic Atlas of the Lunar Globe", highest-ever resolution map of the moon published after 10 years work by The Chinese Academy of Sciences [1]
tornadoes tear through Nebraska, Iowa, Texas, Kansas and Missouri destroying hundreds of homes [1]
This page documents notable tornadoes and tornado outbreaks worldwide in 2024. Strong and destructive tornadoes form most frequently in the United States, Argentina, Southern Brazil, the Bengal...
Iraq's parliament criminalizes same-sex relationships, passing a law that allows for up to 15 years in prison [1]
Iraq's parliament criminalizes same-sex relationships, passing a law that allows for up to 15 years in prison [1]
A worse than usual rainy season across East Africa due to El Nino kills at least 155 people in Tanzania and 60 in Kenya
A worse than usual rainy season across East Africa due to El Nino kills at least 155 people in Tanzania and 60 in Kenya with hundreds of thousands displaced [1]
Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf resigns after his coalition government fails [1]
The first minister of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Prìomh Mhinistear na h-Alba) is the head of government of Scotland and the keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, one of the great officers of state in...
NYPD arrest about 300 Gaza protesters at Columbia University and City College of NY after two weeks of protests, in New
NYPD arrest about 300 Gaza protesters at Columbia University and City College of NY after two weeks of protests, in New York City [1]
Brandon Som wins the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for "Tripas: Poems" [1]
The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry is one of the seven American Pulitzer Prizes awarded annually for Letters, Drama, and Music.
Israeli forces seize control of Gaza's Rafah crossing into Egypt after Hamas announce they are accepting a cease-fire pr
Israeli forces seize control of Gaza's Rafah crossing into Egypt after Hamas announce they are accepting a cease-fire proposal [1]
Car manufacturer Toyota posts record profit of 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9 billion) and sales, selling 10.3 million cars in
Car manufacturer Toyota posts record profit of 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9 billion) and sales, selling 10.3 million cars including 3.7 million hybrids [1]
Rare strong solar storm reaches Earth prompting the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to issue a geomag
Rare strong solar storm reaches Earth prompting the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to issue a geomagnetic storm warning [1]
Flash flood kills at least 300 people in northern Afghanistan and destroys nearly 2000 homes [1]
Flash flood kills at least 300 people in northern Afghanistan and destroys nearly 2000 homes [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 40,000 points for 1st time, before closing at 39,869 [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 40,000 points for 1st time, before closing at 39,869 [1]
people called Kyle gather in Kyle, Texas, attempting to break the record for a gathering of people with the same name (r
people called Kyle gather in Kyle, Texas, attempting to break the record for a gathering of people with the same name (record is 2,325 Ivans 2017) [1]
Attempted Coup in Congo foiled after a group attacks the President's Palace in Kinshasa [1]
On 19 May 2024, an attempted coup d'état took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Sean "Diddy" Combs issues an apology after a video is released by CNN of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend in 2016, after
Sean "Diddy" Combs issues an apology after a video is released by CNN of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend in 2016, after previously denying it happened [1]
French Post Office La Poste issues a scratch-and-sniff stamp that smells of bread, to celebrate the baguette [1]
French Post Office La Poste issues a scratch-and-sniff stamp that smells of bread, to celebrate the baguette [1]
Former security head To Lam is appointed President of Vietnam by the country's National Assembly, after the resignation
Former security head To Lam is appointed President of Vietnam by the country's National Assembly, after the resignation of Vo Van Thuong [1]
77th Cannes Film Festival: American director Sean Baker's "Anora" wins the Palme d'Or [1]
Anora is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama film written, directed, produced, and edited by Sean Baker.
Fire in a camp in Rafah, Gaza, for displaced Palestinians, caused by an Israeli airstrike, kills at least 35 people, mos
Fire in a camp in Rafah, Gaza, for displaced Palestinians, caused by an Israeli airstrike, kills at least 35 people, mostly women and children [1]
The Pope apologises for using a homophobic term in a private assembly of Italian bishops, where he reconfirmed the churc
The Pope apologises for using a homophobic term in a private assembly of Italian bishops, where he reconfirmed the churches ban on gay priests [1]
Extreme heatwave in northern and central India with unconfirmed record temperature reading of 52.3 C (126.14 F), later d
Extreme heatwave in northern and central India with unconfirmed record temperature reading of 52.3 C (126.14 F), later downgraded to 49 C (120.2 F) [1]
Trillions of periodical cicadas (Magicicada) emerge together in the US for the first time in 221 years, brood XIX (Great
Trillions of periodical cicadas (Magicicada) emerge together in the US for the first time in 221 years, brood XIX (Great Southern Brood) after 13 years and brood XIII after 17 years [1]
World's largest-ever election ends in India after six weeks with 642 million people voting in the country's general elec
World's largest-ever election ends in India after six weeks with 642 million people voting in the country's general election, including a record 312 million women [1]
Chinese spacecraft Chang'e-6 successfully lands on the far side of the Moon on a mission to analyse and collect rock sam
Chinese spacecraft Chang'e-6 successfully lands on the far side of the Moon on a mission to analyse and collect rock samples [1]
Labor unions go on strike in Nigeria taking down the country's power grid and closing airports, protest for an increase
Labor unions go on strike in Nigeria taking down the country's power grid and closing airports, protest for an increase in the minimum wage from US$20 a month [1]
Boeing Starliner's Crew Flight Test mission launches aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral with NASA astronauts B
Boeing Starliner's Crew Flight Test mission launches aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams [1]
80th anniversary of the D-Day landings commemorated in Normandy, France attended by Allied leaders and likely the last m
80th anniversary of the D-Day landings commemorated in Normandy, France attended by Allied leaders and likely the last major gathering of WWII veterans [1]
th Belmont Stakes: Luis Saez aboard Dornoch wins in an upset at slightly shorter course in Saratoga Springs, New York, d
th Belmont Stakes: Luis Saez aboard Dornoch wins in an upset at slightly shorter course in Saratoga Springs, New York, due to renovation construction at usual Belmont Park location
Apple announces it will be using generative A.I. on its devices and in its update for Siri, in a partnership with OpenAI
Apple announces it will be using generative A.I. on its devices and in its update for Siri, in a partnership with OpenAI [1]
Estonian Biobank opens its portal allowing 200,000 people to access their genetic information, including disease risk, a
Estonian Biobank opens its portal allowing 200,000 people to access their genetic information, including disease risk, ancestry markers and how they handle caffeine [1]
Argentina’s upper house narrowly passes President Javier Milei’s controversial economic reforms amid violent protests [1
Argentina’s upper house narrowly passes President Javier Milei’s controversial economic reforms amid violent protests [1]
year-old Virginia Hislop graduates with a masters diploma in education from Stanford University, 83 years after she had
year-old Virginia Hislop graduates with a masters diploma in education from Stanford University, 83 years after she had to leave early [1]
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of “a brazen act of aggression” after a confrontation in the contested Spratly Is
Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of “a brazen act of aggression” after a confrontation in the contested Spratly Islands escalating the tension in the area [1]
Nvidia overtakes Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company at $3.34 trillion [1]
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in Redmond, Washington.
A law requiring classrooms display the Ten Commandments signed into law by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry - first state
A law requiring classrooms display the Ten Commandments signed into law by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry - first state to do so [1]
Landmark trial of antiviral drug lenacapavir among African women shows 100% HIV prevention [1]
Landmark trial of antiviral drug lenacapavir among African women shows 100% HIV prevention [1]
Landmark case in Namibia rules colonial laws banning same-sex between men are unconstitutional [1]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights in Namibia have expanded in the 21st century, although LGBTQ people still have limited legal protections.
Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten shows his last collection in Paris, before retiring after 38 years [1]
Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten shows his last collection in Paris, before retiring after 38 years [1]
Islamist extremists mount a coordinated terrorist attack on police posts, churches and a synagogue in Russia's Dagestan
Islamist extremists mount a coordinated terrorist attack on police posts, churches and a synagogue in Russia's Dagestan republic, killing 20 people
Flooding across the US's Midwest affects 3 million people in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska, including compl
Flooding across the US's Midwest affects 3 million people in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and Nebraska, including completely cutting off Spencer, Iowa [1]
China’s Chang’e 6 mission is the first to return samples from the far side of the moon, landing in its Inner Mongolia Au
China’s Chang’e 6 mission is the first to return samples from the far side of the moon, landing in its Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region [1]
Attempted military coup in Bolivia as General Juan José Zúñiga leads soldiers to storm presidential palace in La Paz - g
Attempted military coup in Bolivia as General Juan José Zúñiga leads soldiers to storm presidential palace in La Paz - general later claims President instigated it to boast his popularity [1]
Boy band Seventeen are the first K-pop group to play the main Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury [1]
Seventeen is a South Korean boy band. Formed by Pledis Entertainment, the group consists of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan,...
ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup, Bridgetown, Barbados: India beats South Africa by 7 runs, Hardik Pandya 3/20; Player of
ICC Men's Cricket T20 World Cup, Bridgetown, Barbados: India beats South Africa by 7 runs, Hardik Pandya 3/20; Player of the Series: Jasprit Bumrah (India fast bowler 15 wickets)
"Inside Out 2" becomes the first film since "Barbie" in 2023 to earn $1 billion globally [1]
"Inside Out 2" becomes the first film since "Barbie" in 2023 to earn $1 billion globally [1]
Aboriginal ritual uncovered in a cave in Cloggs Cave, Victoria, Australia, maybe humankind's oldest continuous cultural
Aboriginal ritual uncovered in a cave in Cloggs Cave, Victoria, Australia, maybe humankind's oldest continuous cultural ritual spanning 500 generations and 12,000 years [1]
At least 121 people, mostly women and children, killed in a stampede at an Indian religious gathering in Hathras distric
At least 121 people, mostly women and children, killed in a stampede at an Indian religious gathering in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh [1]
Earliest example of narrative cave art is dated to 51,200 years ago, from Indonesian caves of Maros-Pangkep, South Sulaw
Earliest example of narrative cave art is dated to 51,200 years ago, from Indonesian caves of Maros-Pangkep, South Sulawesi, depicting people hunting a pig [1]
Black woman Sonya Massey shot and killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, by sheriff deputy Sean Grayson, who is la
Black woman Sonya Massey shot and killed in her home in Springfield, Illinois, by sheriff deputy Sean Grayson, who is later charged with first-degree murder [1]
For the first time more than 3 million passengers were recorded passing through US airport security in one day, amid an
For the first time more than 3 million passengers were recorded passing through US airport security in one day, amid an increase in air travel in the US [1]
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas as a category 1 storm, knocking out power to nearly 3 million customers [1]
Hurricane Beryl (BEHR-ril) was an extremely rare and destructive tropical cyclone that impacted parts of the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in late June and...
Ariane 6, the European Space Agency's new heavy-lift rocket, blasts off from French Guiana [1]
Ariane 6, the European Space Agency's new heavy-lift rocket, blasts off from French Guiana [1]
Cole Escola's stage comedy "Oh, Mary!" opens at the Lyceum Theatre, NYC
Cole Escola's stage comedy "Oh, Mary!" opens at the Lyceum Theatre, NYC
Evian Championship Women's Golf, Evian Resort GC: Japan's Ayaka Furue eagles the final hole to defeat Stephanie Kyriacou
Evian Championship Women's Golf, Evian Resort GC: Japan's Ayaka Furue eagles the final hole to defeat Stephanie Kyriacou of Australia by 1 stroke for her first major title
Paraguay carries out the largest cocaine bust in its history with "Operation Sweetness" netting four tons inside a shipm
Paraguay carries out the largest cocaine bust in its history with "Operation Sweetness" netting four tons inside a shipment of sugar [1]
Cavan Sullivan of the Philadelphia Union becomes the youngest player in a Major League Soccer match and the youngest to
Cavan Sullivan of the Philadelphia Union becomes the youngest player in a Major League Soccer match and the youngest to debut in any major North American professional sports league at 14 years and 293 days old in a 5-1 win over the New England Revolution at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania
Bangladeshi student protesters storm state broadcaster as part of national protests led by students against job system t
Bangladeshi student protesters storm state broadcaster as part of national protests led by students against job system that favours relatives of veterans [1]
At least 15 people die when a bridge collapses in Shangluo in China’s Shaanxi province after heavy rains and flash flood
At least 15 people die when a bridge collapses in Shangluo in China’s Shaanxi province after heavy rains and flash flooding [1]
Bangladesh's supreme court scraps government job quotas for families of its war of independence, that had led to widespr
Bangladesh's supreme court scraps government job quotas for families of its war of independence, that had led to widespread violent protests, killing at least 100 people [1]
China announces plans to raise its retirement age from 60 for men and 55/50 for women, one of the lowest in the world [1
China announces plans to raise its retirement age from 60 for men and 55/50 for women, one of the lowest in the world [1]
"Inside Out 2" surpasses "Frozen II" to become the highest-grossing animated film in history, making $1.46 billion world
"Inside Out 2" surpasses "Frozen II" to become the highest-grossing animated film in history, making $1.46 billion worldwide [1]
American fencers Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs go 1-2 in the women's foil at the Paris Olympics; Kiefer successfully def
American fencers Lee Kiefer and Lauren Scruggs go 1-2 in the women's foil at the Paris Olympics; Kiefer successfully defends her gold medal from 2020
America’s gross national debt tops $35 trillion for the first time, according to the US Treasury Department [1]
The national debt of the United States is the total national debt owed by the federal government of the United States to treasury security holders.
A mob of up to 300 riots in Southport, England, injuring 50 police officers, whipped up by misinformation on social medi
A mob of up to 300 riots in Southport, England, injuring 50 police officers, whipped up by misinformation on social media in the wake of a knife attack at a children's dance event [1]
5,000-year-old large-scale farming settlement is discovered at Oued Beht in Morocco, confirming North Africa's significa
5,000-year-old large-scale farming settlement is discovered at Oued Beht in Morocco, confirming North Africa's significance during the Neolithic [1]
Tanzania opens East Africa's first electric rail line between its commercial hub Dar es Salaam and capital Dodoma [1]
Tanzania opens East Africa's first electric rail line between its commercial hub Dar es Salaam and capital Dodoma [1]
At the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles becomes the first American sprinter to win the 100 m gold medal in 20 years; his time
At the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles becomes the first American sprinter to win the 100 m gold medal in 20 years; his time of 9.784 seconds edges Jamaica's Kishane Thompson by 0.005 seconds
Chinese diver Quan Hongchan successfully defends her 10 m platform gold medal at the Paris Olympics, adding to her 10 m
Chinese diver Quan Hongchan successfully defends her 10 m platform gold medal at the Paris Olympics, adding to her 10 m synchro platform gold with partner Chen Yuxi
MLB Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber ties career highs with three home runs and seven RBIs in a 9-4 win over
MLB Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber ties career highs with three home runs and seven RBIs in a 9-4 win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles
Cambodian PM Hun Manet holds a ceremony to celebrate the return of stolen and looted statues from museums and collection
Cambodian PM Hun Manet holds a ceremony to celebrate the return of stolen and looted statues from museums and collections in 15 countries [1]
A trainee female doctor is raped and murdered in a Kolkata hospital, sparking huge outrage and protests over sexual viol
A trainee female doctor is raped and murdered in a Kolkata hospital, sparking huge outrage and protests over sexual violence against women in India [1]
Israel airstrike on a school and mosque sheltering displaced people in Gaza, an alleged Hama command post, kills at leas
Israel airstrike on a school and mosque sheltering displaced people in Gaza, an alleged Hama command post, kills at least 93 people including children [1]
A Swiss Catholic church, Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne, installs an AI Jesus in its confessional for a two-month experiment
A Swiss Catholic church, Peter’s Chapel in Lucerne, installs an AI Jesus in its confessional for a two-month experiment called "Deus in Machina" [1]
Death toll in Gaza from the Israel-Gaza War reaches at least 40,000 [1]
The Gaza war is an armed conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel, fought as part of the unresolved Israeli–Palestinian and Gaza–Israel conflicts.
US President Joe Biden designates the site of the 1908 two-day race riot in Springfield, Illinois, as a national monumen
US President Joe Biden designates the site of the 1908 two-day race riot in Springfield, Illinois, as a national monument, intended to be a solemn reminder of the events which sparked the formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) [1]
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is sworn in as Thailand's youngest-ever Prime Minister at 37 years old [1]
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is sworn in as Thailand's youngest-ever Prime Minister at 37 years old [1]
English tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and five others die when their luxury yacht capsizes in a storm off the coast of Pa
English tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and five others die when their luxury yacht capsizes in a storm off the coast of Palermo [1]
Afghanistan's Taliban regime issues new vice and virtue laws banning the sound of women's voices or singing in public an
Afghanistan's Taliban regime issues new vice and virtue laws banning the sound of women's voices or singing in public and traveling anywhere without a male escort [1]
A suspicious fire destroys Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario, California; the 1937 structure is used for several movies
A suspicious fire destroys Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario, California; the 1937 structure is used for several movies, including "Eight Men Out," "A League of Their Own," and "The Babe"
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels steals a base and hits a grand slam in a 7-3 win at home over Tampa Bay, becomin
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels steals a base and hits a grand slam in a 7-3 win at home over Tampa Bay, becoming just the sixth MLB player to have 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season; he does so in the fewest number of games, 126
Russian-French Telegram boss and founder Pavel Durov is arrested in France and later charged with failing to prevent ill
Russian-French Telegram boss and founder Pavel Durov is arrested in France and later charged with failing to prevent illicit activity on the app [1]
Arba’at Dam collapses after torrential rain in Sudan’s northwestern Red Sea State, killing at least 30 people, with hund
Arba’at Dam collapses after torrential rain in Sudan’s northwestern Red Sea State, killing at least 30 people, with hundreds missing [1]
Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen becomes the first MLB player to play for both teams in the same game; the game again
Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen becomes the first MLB player to play for both teams in the same game; the game against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 26 is suspended due to weather, and he is traded prior to the resumption
Summer Paralympics, the 17th Paralympic Games, open in Paris, France
The 2024 Summer Paralympics (French: Jeux paralympiques d'été de 2024), also known as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (French: Jeux paralympiques d'été de Paris 2024), and branded as Paris 2024, were...
Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan on the southern island of Kyushu, with the country issuing its highest level 5
Typhoon Shanshan makes landfall in Japan on the southern island of Kyushu, with the country issuing its highest level 5 alert [1]
Bodies of six Israeli hostages are found in a tunnel near Rafah, Gaza, shot just before their discovery. Hamas blames Is
Bodies of six Israeli hostages are found in a tunnel near Rafah, Gaza, shot just before their discovery. Hamas blames Israeli failure to sign a ceasefire prompting large Israeli protests. [1]
First far right win in a German state parliament election since World War Two, with Alternative for Germany (AfD) party
First far right win in a German state parliament election since World War Two, with Alternative for Germany (AfD) party victory in Thuringia [1]
Joey Chestnut sets a new world record by eating 83 hot dogs in Netflix's "Unfinished Beef" Labor Day Showdown [1]
Joey Chestnut sets a new world record by eating 83 hot dogs in Netflix's "Unfinished Beef" Labor Day Showdown [1]
American pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album “Short n’ Sweet" becomes her first to top the Billboard album
American pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth studio album “Short n’ Sweet" becomes her first to top the Billboard album chart [1]
14-year-old US student kills two teachers and two students, hospitalizing nine, at Apalachee High School, Winder, Georgi
14-year-old US student kills two teachers and two students, hospitalizing nine, at Apalachee High School, Winder, Georgia [1]
China confirms it is ending its foreign adoption program following a suspension that began with the COVID-19 pandemic in
China confirms it is ending its foreign adoption program following a suspension that began with the COVID-19 pandemic in January 2020 [1]
Philadelphia Eagles win 34-29 over Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, in the first NFL footbal
Philadelphia Eagles win 34-29 over Green Bay Packers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, in the first NFL football game in the Southern Hemisphere
Cyclone Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm of the year, makes landfall on Hainan, China, before striking Northern Vietnam
Cyclone Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm of the year, makes landfall on Hainan, China, before striking Northern Vietnam with winds of 230 km per hour (140 mph), killing at least 127 people [1]
Fifty-nine people die in a crash between an oil tanker and a lorry carrying passengers in Niger State, Nigeria [1]
Fifty-nine people die in a crash between an oil tanker and a lorry carrying passengers in Niger State, Nigeria [1]
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber breaks the MLB record by hitting his 14th leadoff home run of the season in
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber breaks the MLB record by hitting his 14th leadoff home run of the season in a 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in southern Louisiana as a category 2 storm
Hurricane Francine was a moderately strong tropical cyclone that brought extensive flooding to parts of the Gulf Coast of Mexico, especially Louisiana in September 2024.
Crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission takes the first commercial spacewalk during a five-day journey through Earth's orb
Crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission takes the first commercial spacewalk during a five-day journey through Earth's orbit, traveling the farthest in space of any human since NASA’s Apollo program [1]
Alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction cancels concert after band members Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro get into a braw
Alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction cancels concert after band members Perry Farrell and Dave Navarro get into a brawl on stage in Boston
US Navy commissions its first mixed-gender submarine the USS New Jersey at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Middletown, New
US Navy commissions its first mixed-gender submarine the USS New Jersey at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Middletown, New Jersey [1]
76th Emmy Awards: "Shōgun" 1st non-English winner for Best Drama, "Hacks" Best Comedy, "Baby Reindeer" Best Limited Seri
76th Emmy Awards: "Shōgun" 1st non-English winner for Best Drama, "Hacks" Best Comedy, "Baby Reindeer" Best Limited Series [1]
Alternative rock band "Jane’s Addiction" cancels final month of concert tour, citing a need to take some time away from
Alternative rock band "Jane’s Addiction" cancels final month of concert tour, citing a need to take some time away from each other three days after singer Perry Farrell's on stage altercation with guitarist Dave Navarro [1]
Al-Qaeda jihadists attack the international airport complex outside Mali's capital, Bamako, leaving at least 60 people d
Al-Qaeda jihadists attack the international airport complex outside Mali's capital, Bamako, leaving at least 60 people dead [1]
Portugal declares "a state of calamity" over wildfires in its central and northern areas, destroying part of Passadiços
Portugal declares "a state of calamity" over wildfires in its central and northern areas, destroying part of Passadiços do Paiva, famous wooden footbridges within UNESCO Arouca Geopark [1]
BBC broadcasts documentary "Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods" in which 20 former Harrods employees say Mohamed Al Fayed rap
BBC broadcasts documentary "Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods" in which 20 former Harrods employees say Mohamed Al Fayed raped or sexually assaulted them [1]
Israel launches an airstrike on Beirut targeting Hezbollah, killing at least 37 people, including civilians, and raising
Israel launches an airstrike on Beirut targeting Hezbollah, killing at least 37 people, including civilians, and raising fears of an all-out war [1]
An explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, eastern Iran, kills at least 50 people and leaves others trapped underground [1]
An explosion at a coal mine in Tabas, eastern Iran, kills at least 50 people and leaves others trapped underground [1]
China sets a new world record for the most resistive magnet at 42.02 tesla at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, crea
China sets a new world record for the most resistive magnet at 42.02 tesla at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, creating a magnetic field more than 800,000 times stronger than Earth’s [1]
Israel launches airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing more than 490 people [1]
Israel launches airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, killing more than 490 people [1]
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph, causing devastation a
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph, causing devastation across 10 US states and killing at least 250 people
Chicago White Sox lose 4-1 to Detroit Tigers on the road at Comerica Park, setting a new modern MLB record with their 12
Chicago White Sox lose 4-1 to Detroit Tigers on the road at Comerica Park, setting a new modern MLB record with their 121st loss of the season
Earth acquires a temporary "mini-moon," tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, 37 meters wide, expected to leave Earth's orbit on Novem
Earth acquires a temporary "mini-moon," tiny asteroid 2024 PT5, 37 meters wide, expected to leave Earth's orbit on November 24 [1]
Montana man is sentenced to six months in prison for illegally using large Marco Polo sheep tissue and testicles to clon
Montana man is sentenced to six months in prison for illegally using large Marco Polo sheep tissue and testicles to clone giant hybrid sheep for trophy hunting [1]
Claudia Sheinbaum is sworn in as Mexico's first female president [1]
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is a Mexican politician, energy and climate change scientist, and academic who has been serving as the 66th president of Mexico since 2024.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is spotted over Hawaii; it last visited Earth 80,000 years ago [1]
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is spotted over Hawaii; it last visited Earth 80,000 years ago [1]
At least 78 people die after an overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [1]
At least 78 people die after an overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [1]
US port workers along the country's east and gulf coasts end strike after 3 days [1]
US port workers along the country's east and gulf coasts end strike after 3 days [1]
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun "for the discovery of microRNA and its ro
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun "for the discovery of microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation" [1]
Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm, causing at least 23 deaths during one o
Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm, causing at least 23 deaths during one of the state's largest evacuations [1]
About 120 people are massacred by an armed gang in the Haitian town of Pont-Sondé amid a worsening gang crisis in the co
About 120 people are massacred by an armed gang in the Haitian town of Pont-Sondé amid a worsening gang crisis in the country [1]
Archaeologists announce the discovery of one of the oldest churches in the world from the 4th century AD during excavati
Archaeologists announce the discovery of one of the oldest churches in the world from the 4th century AD during excavations in Artaxata, Armenia [1]
Spanish researchers, after studying genetic material, reveal Christopher Columbus is probably Spanish and Jewish and bor
Spanish researchers, after studying genetic material, reveal Christopher Columbus is probably Spanish and Jewish and born in Valencia, not an Italian from Genoa as he claimed [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 43,000 points for 1st time, closing at 43,065.22 [1]
Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 43,000 points for 1st time, closing at 43,065.22 [1]
More than a quarter of Lebanon is now under Israeli evacuation orders, with 1.2 million displaced as Israeli strikes on
More than a quarter of Lebanon is now under Israeli evacuation orders, with 1.2 million displaced as Israeli strikes on Beirut continue [1]
Italian fashion house Prada and aerospace company Axiom Space unveil the new spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission to
Italian fashion house Prada and aerospace company Axiom Space unveil the new spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission to the Moon in Milan [1]
Cuba's power grid shuts down after a major power station fails, leaving 10 million people without power and closing scho
Cuba's power grid shuts down after a major power station fails, leaving 10 million people without power and closing schools and businesses [1]
Australian independent indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at King Charles, "You are not our king" and "This is not y
Australian independent indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at King Charles, "You are not our king" and "This is not your land" during the king's visit to the Australian Parliament in Canberra [1]
Construction of the cube-shaped Mukaab skyscraper, designed to be the world's largest building, standing 400 meters tall
Construction of the cube-shaped Mukaab skyscraper, designed to be the world's largest building, standing 400 meters tall and wide, begins in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh [1]
French woman Gisèle Pelicot speaks in court in Avignon against her husband, accused of drugging and arranging other men
French woman Gisèle Pelicot speaks in court in Avignon against her husband, accused of drugging and arranging other men to rape her, saying "it's not for us to have shame - it's for them" [1]
American rapper Lil Durk is arrested on federal charges of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire as he attempts to flee t
American rapper Lil Durk is arrested on federal charges of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire as he attempts to flee the US [1]
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8, Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenki r
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8, Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenki return to earth after 235 days in space [1]
Israel carries out a series of airstrikes on Iranian military targets in and around Tehran [1]
On 13 April 2024, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, in collaboration with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and the...
FIFA Ballon d'Or: Spain and Man City midfielder Rodri wins men's award from Real Madrid pair Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellin
FIFA Ballon d'Or: Spain and Man City midfielder Rodri wins men's award from Real Madrid pair Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham; Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins back-to-back women's awards
Extreme flash flooding in Spain's southeastern Valencia region, caused by a year's worth of rain in eight hours, leads t
Extreme flash flooding in Spain's southeastern Valencia region, caused by a year's worth of rain in eight hours, leads to at least 222 deaths [1]
China launches spacecraft Shenzhou 19 from Ganzu to the Tiangong space station, with Wang Haoze, their first female spa
China launches spacecraft Shenzhou 19 from Ganzu to the Tiangong space station, with Wang Haoze, their first female space engineer and third female astronaut, on board [1]
English rock band Coldplay plays first show in their history without all four members on stage, as bassist Guy Berryman
English rock band Coldplay plays first show in their history without all four members on stage, as bassist Guy Berryman takes ill just before showtime at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia
American rapper Young Thug (33) pleads guilty to street gang racketeering charges and no contest to related weapons and
American rapper Young Thug (33) pleads guilty to street gang racketeering charges and no contest to related weapons and drug charges, ending a prolonged trial in Atlanta, Georgia; judge sentences him to time served plus 15 years of probation [1]
Collins Dictionary names "brat" as its word of the year for 2024 [1]
The word (s) of the year, sometimes capitalized as "Word (s) of the Year" and abbreviated "WOTY" (or "WotY"), refers to any of various assessments as to the most important word (s) or expression (s)...
Kemi Badenoch becomes the first black woman to lead a major British political party when elected leader of the Conservat
Kemi Badenoch becomes the first black woman to lead a major British political party when elected leader of the Conservative Party
Lahore's air quality index exceeds 1000 due to crop burning in India, forcing Pakistan's second-largest city to close sc
Lahore's air quality index exceeds 1000 due to crop burning in India, forcing Pakistan's second-largest city to close schools for a week [1]
A new survey of Japanese teenagers reveals only a fifth of 15-18-year-old boys have experienced their first kiss, the lo
A new survey of Japanese teenagers reveals only a fifth of 15-18-year-old boys have experienced their first kiss, the lowest level since 1974 [1]
Bluey’s World, an immersive experience based on the animated children's TV show "Bluey," officially opens in Brisbane, A
Bluey’s World, an immersive experience based on the animated children's TV show "Bluey," officially opens in Brisbane, Australia [1]
Darlington Public School in Sydney, Australia, is named the world's best new building at the World Architecture Festival
Darlington Public School in Sydney, Australia, is named the world's best new building at the World Architecture Festival in Singapore [1]
Mauritius elections won in a landslide by opposition party Alliance of Change, with Navin Ramgoolam leading the party to
Mauritius elections won in a landslide by opposition party Alliance of Change, with Navin Ramgoolam leading the party to 60 out of 64 seats [1]
At least 35 people killed by a car attack in an athletics stadium in Zhuhai, southern China - one of the country's worst
At least 35 people killed by a car attack in an athletics stadium in Zhuhai, southern China - one of the country's worst acts of violence in decades [1]
"Orbital" by British writer Samantha Harvey, set on the International Space Station, wins the 2024 Booker Prize for fict
"Orbital" by British writer Samantha Harvey, set on the International Space Station, wins the 2024 Booker Prize for fiction [1]
Breakaway region Somaliland elects as its 6th president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, succeeding current president Muse
Breakaway region Somaliland elects as its 6th president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, succeeding current president Muse Bihi Abdi [1]
Chinese-backed deep-water megaport of Chancay in Peru is inaugurated by President Dina Boluarte and Chinese Premier Xi J
Chinese-backed deep-water megaport of Chancay in Peru is inaugurated by President Dina Boluarte and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping [1]
Russian vetoes a UK-backed ceasefire plan to end Sudan's 19-month civil war at the UN Security Council [1]
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II.
Ukraine for the first time fires American-made longer-range missiles into Russia, after the US eases restrictions on the
Ukraine for the first time fires American-made longer-range missiles into Russia, after the US eases restrictions on their use [1]
Woman suspected to be Thailand's worst-ever serial killer convicted and sentenced to death for poisoning a friend with c
Woman suspected to be Thailand's worst-ever serial killer convicted and sentenced to death for poisoning a friend with cyanide, the first of 14 trials [1]
Controversial artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall by Maurizio Cattelan sells for $6.2 million at auction in New Yor
Controversial artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall by Maurizio Cattelan sells for $6.2 million at auction in New York; new owner Justin Sun says he will eat it [1]
"Wicked" (Part 1), a film musical, opens starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey, based on the stage
"Wicked" (Part 1), a film musical, opens starring Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Jonathan Bailey, based on the stage musical and L. Frank Baum's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" [1]
Storm Bert brings high winds and localised flooding to the UK and Ireland leaving at least four people dead [1]
Storm Bert brings high winds and localised flooding to the UK and Ireland leaving at least four people dead [1]
$300 billion climate deal agreed at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to help poorer countries deal with the effects of climate
$300 billion climate deal agreed at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to help poorer countries deal with the effects of climate change, amid criticism it isn't enough [1]
A rebel coalition launches a surprise offensive in Syria, reaching into Aleppo for the first time since 2016 [1]
On 27 November 2024, a coalition of Syrian opposition groups called the Military Operations Command led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and supported by allied Turkish-backed groups in the Syrian...
Archaeologists reveal the first evidence of two different early human species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, coe
Archaeologists reveal the first evidence of two different early human species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, coexisting in the same location in Kenya [1]
Namibia elects its first woman president, vice-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, nicknamed NNN, is a Namibian politician who has been the fifth and current president of Namibia since 21 March 2025. She is the country's first female president.
French government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier is toppled by a no confidence vote for the first time since 1962
French government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier is toppled by a no confidence vote for the first time since 1962 [1]
Mathematicians solve a 122-year-old puzzle known as "Dudeney's dissection" on how to dissect an equilateral triangle int
Mathematicians solve a 122-year-old puzzle known as "Dudeney's dissection" on how to dissect an equilateral triangle into a square using the smallest number of pieces [1]
Ghana's presidential election won by former president John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress, defeating Vice Pr
Ghana's presidential election won by former president John Mahama of the National Democratic Congress, defeating Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party [1]
Dutch driver Max Verstappen finishes 6th in the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP to claim his 4th consecutive World F1 title;
Dutch driver Max Verstappen finishes 6th in the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP to claim his 4th consecutive World F1 title; Lando Norris wins the race as McLaren takes Constructors C'ship for first time in 26 years
Google unveils a new quantum computer, capable of performing a mathematical calculation in 5 minutes that the most power
Google unveils a new quantum computer, capable of performing a mathematical calculation in 5 minutes that the most powerful supercomputers could not complete in 10 septillion years [1]
A suspected Chinese spy, with links to Prince Andrew, is banned from the UK by a government tribunal [1]
Events from the year 2024 in the United Kingdom. This year is noted for a landslide general election victory for the Labour Party under Keir Starmer.
Six-time Super Bowl winning coach Bill Belichick is introduced as next head coach at the University of North Carolina
William Stephen Belichick (-ek; born April 16, 1952) is an American football coach who is the head coach of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.
90th Heisman Trophy Award: Travis Hunter, University of Colorado (WR/CB)
90th Heisman Trophy Award: Travis Hunter, University of Colorado (WR/CB)
Five members of the "Bali Nine", arresting for smuggling drugs out of Indonesia in 2005, return to Australia after servi
Five members of the "Bali Nine", arresting for smuggling drugs out of Indonesia in 2005, return to Australia after serving nearly 20 years in prison [1]
7.3 magnitude earthquakes strikes close to Port Vila, capital of Vanuatu, causing significant damage [1]
7.3 magnitude earthquakes strikes close to Port Vila, capital of Vanuatu, causing significant damage [1]
France's largest-ever rape trial ends with Dominique Pelicot found guilty of all charges and sentenced to 20 years for d
France's largest-ever rape trial ends with Dominique Pelicot found guilty of all charges and sentenced to 20 years for drugging and raping his wife Gisèle Pelicot, and inviting at least 50 other men to do so [1]
Paul McCartney wraps up his 'Got Back' tour at London's O2 Arena, with guest appearances from Ron Wood during "Get Back"
Paul McCartney wraps up his 'Got Back' tour at London's O2 Arena, with guest appearances from Ron Wood during "Get Back", and Ringo Starr drumming on "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "Helter Skelter"
A 50-year old psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia drives his car through an outdoor Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, k
A 50-year old psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia drives his car through an outdoor Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people
Ugandan-English runner and human rights activist Deo Kato (37) completes trek from Cape Town, South Africa to London, En
Ugandan-English runner and human rights activist Deo Kato (37) completes trek from Cape Town, South Africa to London, England to highlight the story of human migration; 8,230-mile journey took 518 days [1]
NASA's Parker Solar probe makes a record-breaking approach to the Sun, coming within 3.8 million miles (6 million kilome
NASA's Parker Solar probe makes a record-breaking approach to the Sun, coming within 3.8 million miles (6 million kilometers) of the star [1]
Azerbaijani airliner crashes near Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people, mistakenly shot down by Russian air defe
Azerbaijani airliner crashes near Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people, mistakenly shot down by Russian air defences [1]
South Korean Jeju Air plane crashes and explodes, trying to land without landing gear at Muan International Airport, kil
South Korean Jeju Air plane crashes and explodes, trying to land without landing gear at Muan International Airport, killing 179 out of 181 on board [1]
Trinidad and Tobago declare a state of emergency over gang violence, which has resulted in one of the highest homicide r
Trinidad and Tobago declare a state of emergency over gang violence, which has resulted in one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America [1]
Notable Deaths
death
Alexei Navalny dies
Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader and activist, known for russian opposition leader and activist, died on 2024-02-16.
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Richard Lewis dies
Richard Lewis, American stand-up comedian, known for american stand-up comedian, died on 2024-02-27.
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Brian Mulroney dies
Brian Mulroney dies
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Akira Toriyama dies
Akira Toriyama, Japanese manga artist, known for japanese manga artist, died on 2024-03-01. Akira Toriyama was a Japanese manga artist and character designer.
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Iris Apfel dies
Iris Apfel, American interior designer and fashion icon, known for american interior designer and fashion icon, died on 2024-03-01.
death
Paul Alexander dies
Paul Alexander dies
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O.J. Simpson dies
O.J. Simpson, American football player and actor, known for american football player and actor, died on 2024-04-10.
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Bill Walton dies
Bill Walton, American basketball player and sportscaster, known for american basketball player and sportscaster, died on 2024-05-27.
death
Donald Sutherland dies
Donald Sutherland, Canadian actor, known for canadian actor, died on 2024-06-20. Donald McNichol Sutherland (17 July 1935 – 20 June 2024) was a Canadian actor.
death
Vic Seixas dies
Vic Seixas tennis player, known for american tennis player, died on 2024-07-05. Elias Victor Seixas Jr. ( SAY-shəs; August 30, 1923 – July 5, 2024) was an American tennis player.
death
Bob Newhart dies
Bob Newhart, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2024-07-18. George Robert Newhart (September 5, 1929 – July 18, 2024) was an American comedian and actor.
death
Alain Delon dies
Alain Delon, French actor, known for french actor, died on 2024-08-18. Alain Fabien Maurice Marcel Delon was a French actor, film producer, screenwriter, singer, and businessman.
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James Earl Jones dies
James Earl Jones, American actor, known for american actor, died on 2024-09-09. James Earl Jones (January 17, 1931 – September 9, 2024) was an American actor.
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Maggie Smith dies
Maggie Smith, British actress, known for british actress, died on 2024-09-27. Dame Margaret Natalie Smith (28 December 1934 – 27 September 2024) was a British actress.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2024?
- In 2024, there were 268 significant historical events. Notable events include A magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Japan's western coast, killing an estimated 120 people and injuring more than 100, English singer Elton John wins an Emmy Award for the television special "Elton John: Farewell From Dodger Stadium", comp, Denis Villeneuve's science fiction film epic "Dune: Part Two" premieres in Mexico City, starring Timothée Chalamet and a.
- Who died in 2024?
- 14 notable figures passed away in 2024, including Alexei Navalny dies, Richard Lewis dies, Brian Mulroney dies.