1610: The assassination of Henry IV of France brings 10 year-old Louis XIII to the French throne. 1643: Louis XIV becomes king of France at 4 years-old. 1702: England and The Netherlands declare war ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced the first detection of West Nile Virus in Winnebago County in 2025, and public health officials are urging residents to protect themselves by ...

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting that the first mosquito pool of the year to test ...

With Ethiopia supporting Bitcoin mining at the state level, the crypto sector in Africa is entering a new chapter, with ...

The governor of Upper Nile State, Gen. James Koang Chuol, confirmed Tuesday that the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have taken full control of areas in Nasir County near the border with ...

Finding deep-pocket linen sheets was a task—linen isn’t exactly known as a stretchy fabric. Quince has some top-rated ones that can accommodate 16” deep mattresses. As expected with linen sheets, it ...

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions will launch European river cruises in 2026, with two different itineraries on the ...

For those curious about historical places, Egypt is an absolute must-visit destination. The Great Pyramids of Giza are a ...

Climate change is challenging agriculture in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. The north accounts for most of the ...

In a word, the Red Sea Aggressor V is magnificent, which seems appropriate for a dive destination that ticks off many of the ...

Rwanda is constructing housing units in Kirehe District in the Eastern Province for households affected by blasting during the implementation of the Rusumo hydropower project on the Rwanda-Tanzania ...

Passengers are set for a new option when exploring the history and culture of Egypt after Viking unveiled its latest cruise ...