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United States returns 13th missing piece of famed 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic to Turkey

The mosaic was first discovered nearly 30 years ago by Turkish archaeologists during excavations in the ancient city of Zeugma.

Screengrab of 13th missing piece of the famed Turkish "Gypsy Girl" mosaic returned to Turkey by the United States, May 29, 2026.
Lead coffin discovered by Colchester Archaeological Trust in 2023.

‘Lexden Lady,’ wealthy Roman woman buried in lead coffin, goes on display in UK

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs Joint Base Andrews for the United States Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, in Maryland, U.S., May 20, 2026.

'I speak to everybody': Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in diplomatic shift

Plaster cast of victim of Pompeii, recently discovered to be a doctor, May 19, 2026.

Pompeii victim revealed to be a doctor fleeing Vesuvius’ eruption over 60 years after discovery


Easter getaway chaos at Spain’s flight hubs as ground staff walk out

Some flights are expected to depart without luggage as airlines adapt schedules and staffing plans.

An Easy Jet airline's Airbus A320-214 passenger aircraft, coming from Glasgow, lands at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, in Malaga, Spain, June 29, 2024.

Researchers tie vaping to mouth and lung cancers in new analysis

Large-scale human data on vapers who develop cancer will take decades to accumulate, researchers explain.

Vaping. Illustration.

Countdown to a lunar comeback: NASA readies astronauts for Moon journey

Christina Koch is expected to become the first woman to fly around the moon.

General view of the moon on March 30, 2026

False AI match sends US grandmother to jail for five months

The defense team presented bank records showing she was over 1,900 km away at the time of the alleged crimes.

Jail cell. Illustration.

New biography alleges Prince Philip secretly battled pancreatic cancer for eight years

On the night before his death at Windsor Castle, the duke is said to have slipped out of his room and given his nurses the slip.

Prince Phillip, 2008.

Research: Fathers get depressed after child's birth, just not right away

Estimates suggest that about one in ten fathers experiences postpartum depression.

 An illustrative image of babies.

Tests find lead in children's clothing. These colors are especially susceptible

The researchers said children are both the most vulnerable to lead’s effects and the most likely to put clothing in their mouths.

Parents and children reading together

Sardinia dangles €15,000 relocation grant to revive its quiet villages

Couples who commit to living in Sardinia and starting a family may be eligible for monthly payments for their children until they turn five.

 Beach in Sardinia

Is your COVID shot effective against the new variant? Here’s what to know

The nickname “Cicada” reflects how the variant seemed to reemerge after a long lull.

Signs advertising flu vaccinations are displayed in a pharmacy window, as hospitalisations rise, with Britain and other European countries grappling with a severe flu season and health authorities warning of increasing cases driven by a mutated strain of the virus, in London, Britain, December 2025.

Beauty pageant contestant's false teeth fall on camera, reaction earns ovation

During a Miss Thailand competition broadcast, the entrant swiftly picked up the dental prosthesis and continued her walk.

A view of the city at twilight as the sun sets, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2025.