Sotheby’s insists the rock was exported legally but Niger, where the meteorite was found, is investigating the sale.

Burned cars are seen at an impound lot in Kato Achaia, during a wildfire near Patras city, western Greece, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.

Typhoon Podul has hit southern Taiwan, unleashing torrential rains, strong winds, and widespread flooding. Authorities have issued emergency warnings and are mobilizing rescue and relief efforts to ...

The record-breaking sale of a massive Martian meteorite has sparked controversy over its rightful ownership and raised urgent ...

The recent auction of a Martian meteorite—for a record-grabbing $5.3 million at Sotheby's New York—has sparked questions over ...

It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth—a 25-kilogram (54-pound) meteorite that fetched more than $5 million at a ...