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Man climbs onto US military aircraft in Ireland, attacks it with hatchet: report

April 11, 2026

Man climbs onto US military aircraft in Ireland, attacks it with hatchet: report

A man allegedly climbed onto a U.S. military aircraft at Ireland's Shannon Airport and attacked it with a hatchet, according to local police reports.

Ancient 'seated' skeletons unearthed beneath modern school site, puzzling archaeologists

April 11, 2026

Ancient 'seated' skeletons unearthed beneath modern school site, puzzling archaeologists

Archaeologists uncovered ancient skeletons buried in a rare "seated" position beneath a French school site, with graves dating back to the Gallic period.

Cold War bunker 'waiting for Armageddon' found beneath medieval castle in 'perfect location'

April 10, 2026

Cold War bunker 'waiting for Armageddon' found beneath medieval castle in 'perfect location'

Experts uncovered a lost Cold War nuclear bunker on the grounds of Scarborough Castle, a medieval fortress in North Yorkshire, England. The hideout had been presumed lost.

Woman discovers missing nose ring traveled to her lungs, causing month-long cough

April 9, 2026

Woman discovers missing nose ring traveled to her lungs, causing month-long cough

A 26-year-old TikToker says a missing nose ring was found lodged deep in her lungs near her aorta after she developed a chronic cough lasting weeks.

Child born during international flight to US sparks heated debate about citizenship, legal identity

April 8, 2026

Child born during international flight to US sparks heated debate about citizenship, legal identity

A midair birth on a flight from Kingston, Jamaica, to New York raises questions and comments about birthright citizenship, U.S. airspace and the baby's nationality.

Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion

April 7, 2026

Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion

Passengers of British Airways said they were left stranded in freezing St. John's, Newfoundland, and blasted the airline over a lack of communication and assistance.

Student 'accidentally' finds 'extremely rare' Crusader-era sword after chasing off suspected thieves

April 7, 2026

Student 'accidentally' finds 'extremely rare' Crusader-era sword after chasing off suspected thieves

A University of Haifa student discovered a very rare 3.28-foot Crusader-era sword off the coast of Dor in northern Israel while swimming in the Mediterranean.

Archaeologists find 2,100-year-old bullet that sent 'sarcastic' message to enemy forces

April 4, 2026

Archaeologists find 2,100-year-old bullet that sent 'sarcastic' message to enemy forces

A rare 2,100-year-old sling bullet inscribed in Greek with the sarcastic advice to "learn" was discovered by archaeologists at ancient Hippos in Israel.

Flight passengers are paying strangers to stand in long TSA lines as chaos drags on

April 3, 2026

Flight passengers are paying strangers to stand in long TSA lines as chaos drags on

Line-standing services are grabbing attention as travelers face hours-long TSA waits at airports still recovering from the DHS shutdown and officer shortages.

Abandoned bear cub, 'under arrest for cuteness,' grabbed by state troopers from interstate highway

April 3, 2026

Abandoned bear cub, 'under arrest for cuteness,' grabbed by state troopers from interstate highway

New Jersey State Police rescued a bear cub found alone along Interstate 78, and photos of the adorable rescue quickly went viral on social media outlets.