Orcas sink forty-foot yacht during 45-minute attack
The orcas caused "major damage and leakage" to the yacht, which sank just outside a Moroccan port after the attack.
War in Europe began way before we thought, ancient discovery reveals
Researchers analyzed more than 300 sets of human remains from a mass burial site dating back to around 5,000 years, finding an earlier origin for war in Europe.
Ukraine's lost ancient gold jewelry mystery solved: Police
An Orthodox priest was involved in a bid to sell Greco-Scythian artifacts smuggled out of Ukraine, Spanish police have revealed.
"Last crocodile in Europe" unearthed 4 million years after it vanished
Researchers have uncovered more than 500 fossils of ancient animals large and small at a site in Spain, including the remains of a crocodile.
Netanyahu facing calls for war crime investigation
A top Spanish official wants the Israeli PM investigated by the International Criminal Court for allegedly "carrying out a planned genocide in the Gaza Strip."
Mysterious prehistoric monument discovered by archaeologists: ''Very rare"
The meaning and function of such monuments have been hotly debated among archaeologists.
People "going crazy" trying to solve bizarre fifth grade crossword puzzle
Teacher Christian Saunders initially thought it was a mistake, but then he spotted something "intriguing" about the missing word.
"Gigantic" 122-million-year-old dinosaur discovery is among largest found
The remains of the previously unknown species of dinosaur include vertebrae measuring over 3 feet wide and a six-foot-long leg bone.
Mystery surrounds discovery of sandals found at Stone Age burial site
"[This] opens a window of opportunity to understanding the last hunter-gatherer societies of the early Holocene," Francisco Martínez-Sevilla told Newsweek.
Ancient humans were able to compete with giant hyenas for carcasses: Study
The extinct giant hyena was the largest member of the hyena family ever to exist, weighing 200 pounds or more and standing more than 3 feet tall.
Can you spot the "invisible" pillar in this parking lot?
Toni Marante told Newsweek: "At first glance it isn't that obvious, and I think that's what got people so interested."
Bone from "sizeable beast" could be ancient battle elephant
The elephant may have been used in the armies of ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar or potentially even the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal.
Ancient humans made mysterious "cup" from dead person's skull
The "skull cup" was found in a cave where ancient humans modified the bones of the dead for thousands of years. But its function remains unclear.
Bones stored in box for decades turn out to be Neanderthal remains
Researchers have identified the remains of at least three Neanderthals who lived more than 50,000 years ago from bones found at a cave site.
Orcas ramming sailboat leaves it adrift
"The orca hit the most sensitive place on the boat, which is the rudder. We have the impression that it's a bit of a trophy for them," said the boat captain.
Ship that sunk in 1810 killing hundreds found in "excellent" state
The vessel, called the Santa María Magdalena, was built in 1773 and was 134 feet long, while also being armed with 38 guns.
"Major" Paleolithic cave art site with over 100 paintings, engravings found
The artwork found in the 1,600-foot-deep cave is thought to have been made more than 24,000 years ago.
Inmate allowed final meeting with dog before pet is euthanized
The inmate was granted the request after meeting several pre-set conditions.
Cat miraculously survives 65 foot cliff fall
Police officers are still searching for the cat's owners while it recovers from its injuries.
Enormous Ancient Roman discovery made in mysterious city destroyed by war
The city, which was founded more than 2,000 years ago, had a short life, with evidence indicating that it existed only for a few decades.
Man, 27, left quadriplegic after breaking neck diving into foam pit
The man was found to have broken his spine and damaged his spinal cord at the third cervical vertebra, in his neck, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down.
Neanderthal discovery reveals how they smashed skeletons to eat marrow
Researchers have uncovered evidence of a group of Neanderthals that hunted deer around 60,000 years ago.
Plane passengers "screaming, being sick" on flight in 75mph wind turbulence
"I felt vulnerable, it was a situation that I couldn't solve, that my life depended on someone else," passenger Estela Orts Martínez told Newsweek.
Luis Rubiales suspended by FIFA amid Spanish World Cup kiss furor
The president of the Spanish Football Association kissed Jenni Hermoso following Spain's World Cup victory on Sunday.
Shark bites swimmer at popular tourist spot: "Blood was coming out of me"
Blue sharks are not usually aggressive towards humans, but incidents can occur, especially in the summer when more people are in the water.
Woman pours alcohol on body and accidentally sets herself on fire
The 71-year-old had applied alcohol to her skin in an attempt to cool down amid high temperatures in Spain.
Archaeologists make "exceptional" discovery at ancient Roman changing rooms
The changing rooms form part of a remarkably well-preserved public bath complex located in one of the most important provincial capital's of the Roman Empire.
Joy at dog's reaction to meeting new baby: "Already considers him family"
Ester Pla told Newsweek that her pet Mya is very caring to her son Leo and is often "cuddling alongside him and calming him if he cries."
Man falls down dangerous glacier in terrifying video
Mountaineers had been warned to avoid this part of the Pyrenees because of the hazardous conditions.
Precious ancient Roman site set ablaze by fireworks during town celebration
This site is one of the best-preserved and most important Roman settlements in the Iberian Peninsula.