Iberian orca known for ramming boats seen with suspected gunshot wounds

Marine conservationist says deliberate attack would be ‘act of extreme cruelty’ against endangered population

People aged 18-29: tell us about your most extraordinary thrifted finds

As gen Z are driving a boom in antiques and collectibles, we would like younger people to show us their most extraordinary thrifted pieces

Piranha drama: boy, 8, hooks fearsome exotic fish in Pennsylvania lake

South American fish with razor-toothed jaws was probably released by someone who owned it as a pet, officials say

Wildfires, a giant Castro and a wave of 500,000 dahlias: photos of the day

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

A boat operator used a foghorn to wake a sleeping polar bear. They were fined over $5,000.

August 13, 2026 / 7:46 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

In pictures: Europe's best solar eclipse since 1999

A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland and Spain on Aug. 12, while much of Europe saw a partial eclipse and businesses benefited from demand.

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Views of the total solar eclipse from parts of Europe

A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.

It must have been love, but it’s over now: sex toy placed in trash bin triggers DC bomb squad

After person is spotted disposing of suspicious device, police with K-9 unit halt major roadway for two hours

Photos: The Total Solar Eclipse of 2026

In Western Europe, millions of people looked into the sky, hoping to witness today’s total solar eclipse as the moon’s shadow swept over them, briefly turning day into night.