Gaza and Pakistan see fresh bloodshed as Iran rejects protest death claims, Russia mourns Baikal tourists and Galapagos tortoises return.
Court splits, blizzard alerts, ICE plans and nuclear tests shape a wary US, while empty offices turn into much-needed housing.
Markets look calm but hide sharp swings as Bitcoin struggles, Iran wins enrichment leeway, homes feel out of reach and Japan is tipped to rebound.
New fossil dating from dinosaur eggshells emerges as concerns grow that consumer genetic testing is outpacing public understanding.
Pop culture revisits JFK Jr, revives vampires, hypes hockey comedy and BAFTAs, while musicians honor the voices that guide them.
Winter Games deliver record golds and wild scandals as US-Canada tensions simmer, golf's Rahm defies fines and baseball mourns Mazeroski.