Taiwan Air Force officer killed after being ‘inhaled’ by fighter jet’s engine
A Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of a fighter jet, officials said.
Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.
Ski lift accident in Spain leaves at least 30 injured
At least 30 people were injured, including two seriously, in a ski lift accident at the Astún resort in Spain's Pyrenees.
Pregnant American teacher plummets to her death during overseas vacation
The California science teacher fell 164 feet into a gorge while hiking on a Grecian island of Crete last December.
Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal leader, marking end of era
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader, marking the end of his tenure after nearly a decade in power.
These airlines were on time the most in 2024, flight data shows
Here are the airlines and airports that had the best record for punctuality in 2024.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday: report
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to resign from his position as early as Monday, according to Canadian media.
Video: Plane wing catches fire during terrifying landing
A passenger captured the terrifying moments a flight in Canada had a crash landing recently.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Watch: Coast Guard rescues 2 men after fishing boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
Two men were dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near Puerto Rico after their 24-foot fishing vessel ran out of fuel and capsized in rough seas about 5 miles south of Desecheo Island.
Manmohan Singh, India’s former prime minister, dies at 92
Manmohan Singh was one of the longest-serving prime ministers India has had and was the first Sikh to hold the role.
Sophie Hediger, Swiss Olympic snowboarder, dies in avalanche
Reports say Sophie Hediger and a friend were on expert-level runs at a mountain resort in Switzerland when the tragic accident occurred.
'When pigs fly': Cargo stench causes KLM flight to make unscheduled stop in Bermuda
Airport officials in Bermuda say a plane had to make an unscheduled stop in the island country, thanks to a number of "guests" that were in the plane's cargo hold.
Storm topples 184-foot floating Christmas tree near Rio de Janeiro, killing 1
A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.
Austin Tice's mother joins Syrian community in prayer for peace at DC embassy
Outside the shuttered Syrian Embassy on Wyoming Avenue in Northwest, people from D.C.’s Syrian community expressed hope for the future alongside Debra Tice, the mother of Austin Tice — a journalist who’s been detained for 12 years.
Guyana wants to turn Jonestown massacre site into tourist attraction despite objections
The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.
Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund warns against a disturbing trend of people faking car crashes for compensation, highlighting rising socioeconomic pressures ahead of the holiday season.
US leaders brace for what's next in Middle East after Syrian government collapses
At both the State Department and the White House, U.S. officials are still trying to figure out exactly what kind of government is taking root in Syria.