U.S. moves "additional assets" to Middle East amid threat of Iranian strike on Israel
The U.S. continues to monitor "credible" threats of an Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, even as reports indicate that Iran is looking to deploy a non-escalatory response.
The U.S. continues to monitor "credible" threats of an Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, even as reports indicate that Iran is looking to deploy a non-escalatory response.
Castaways rescued from remote Pacific island after writing 'HELP' on beach in palm tree fronds
Officials said the men confirmed they were in good health and had access to food and water when their distress message was spotted.
Officials said the men confirmed they were in good health and had access to food and water when their distress message was spotted.
Young inventor turns heads in Chile with cardboard patrol car
In Antuco, Chile, a 10-year-old named Alfredo Ossess created a stir by driving a cardboard-made patrol car equipped with a beacon, siren, and radio.
In Antuco, Chile, a 10-year-old named Alfredo Ossess created a stir by driving a cardboard-made patrol car equipped with a beacon, siren, and radio.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
Paris Olympics to pay track and field athletes–gold medalists get $50K
World Athletics, a governing body that manages track and field competitions, set aside money to pay the gold medalists across events in the track and field program for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
World Athletics, a governing body that manages track and field competitions, set aside money to pay the gold medalists across events in the track and field program for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Explosion at Italian hydroelectric plant kills at least 3, leaves many injured
Italian firefighters rescued three injured workers and are searching for potentially missing individuals.
Italian firefighters rescued three injured workers and are searching for potentially missing individuals.
Palestinians return to southern Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, find city unrecognizable
Israeli troops withdrew from Khan Younis on Sunday after months of fighting and bombardment, leaving behind streets reduced to rubble and families searching for their destroyed or damaged homes.
Israeli troops withdrew from Khan Younis on Sunday after months of fighting and bombardment, leaving behind streets reduced to rubble and families searching for their destroyed or damaged homes.
Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Watch: E-bike battery explodes in flames at London train station
In London, an e-bike battery ignited at Sutton Station, prompting a chaotic scene as passengers fled for safety.
In London, an e-bike battery ignited at Sutton Station, prompting a chaotic scene as passengers fled for safety.
Passenger fined for urinating in cup during delay at Sydney Airport
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
Taiwan earthquake live updates: Trapped rock quarry workers safe
Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.
Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.
Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
Baba Vanga's 2024 predictions are apparently coming true
Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, is known for her apparent gift of predicting major world events.
Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, is known for her apparent gift of predicting major world events.
Avalanche kills 3, including American teen, near Swiss resort
Three individuals, including an American teenager, lost their lives in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt.
Three individuals, including an American teenager, lost their lives in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt.
7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli airstrike; food charity halts operations in Gaza
World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, has suspended operations in the Gaza region after an Israeli airstrike killed seven members of their team on Monday.
World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, has suspended operations in the Gaza region after an Israeli airstrike killed seven members of their team on Monday.
Men dump water on women in this longstanding Easter Monday tradition
The annual tradition dates back hundreds of years and takes place every year in a village in Hungary.
The annual tradition dates back hundreds of years and takes place every year in a village in Hungary.
World clocks may lose a second as Earth spins faster
World timekeepers may have to subtract a second from clocks due to Earth's faster rotation.
World timekeepers may have to subtract a second from clocks due to Earth's faster rotation.
Dutch police detain suspect after hostage standoff ends peacefully in nightclub
Dutch authorities have detained a man after he left a nightclub where hostages had been held. It brings a peaceful end to a tense, hours-long standoff.
Dutch authorities have detained a man after he left a nightclub where hostages had been held. It brings a peaceful end to a tense, hours-long standoff.
Julian Assange extradition to US delayed by UK court
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty.
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty.
Passenger on European cruise goes overboard, disappears after texting wife he felt seasick: report
A 23-year-old passenger on a cruise around Northern Europe went overboard and is missing after reportedly sending his wife a message that he felt seasick.
A 23-year-old passenger on a cruise around Northern Europe went overboard and is missing after reportedly sending his wife a message that he felt seasick.