Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, this bronze statue has been a symbol of Copenhagen since 1913, attracting numerous visitors annually.

The launch, ISRO's 100th, comes as competition in space intensifies, with countries racing to expand satellite networks that power everything from defence operations to smartphone navigation and ...

In a solemn commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has illuminated various state landmarks in yellow. The gesture is to remember the six million ...

Local landmarks are, in essence, silent witnesses to past eras, kingdoms, and tastes. They can also offer us clues to what the future holds (not to mention make for a great travel gram too).

Photos show landmarks across the South covered in snow from the rare winter storm. Naval Air Station Pensacola, the Navy base that hosts the National Naval Aviation Museum, was closed except for ...

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The Duke of Sussex has settled his High Court claim against the publisher of The Sun, News Group Newspapers (NGN) over allegations of unlawful information-gathering. The settlement marks the end ...

US President Donald Trump in an executive order soon after being sworn in has pulled the US out of the OECD’s global tax deal that aims to discourage cross border tax avoidance by multinational ...

The city of New Orleans turned into a winter wonderland when a historic snowstorm blanketed south Louisiana for hours on Tuesday, leaving up to 10 inches of snowfall in parts of the Crescent City.

The landmark bill marks a momentous win for the LGBTQ+ community, which has fought for more than a decade for the same marriage rights as heterosexual couples. “It’s the happiest day of my life.