Cruise ship in Greenland freed after running aground

Before the cruise ship was freed, authorities reported that three passengers had COVID-19.

No sign of North Korea's Kim as Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings

The U.S. government has warned that the summit between Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin could lead to a deal for North Korea to supply ammunition for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Ufologist presents alleged 'non-human' bodies to Mexico's Congress

Jaime Maussan presented two alleged alien corpses in windowed boxes. He told Mexico's Congress "we are not alone in this vast universe."

Luxury cruise ship runs aground with 206 passengers on board

It may be days before the closest Navy ship is able to get to the stranded cruise ship. “Our units are far away, and the weather can be very unfavorable,” authorities said.

UK police praise child for lending bike to capture thief

A police officer in the United Kingdom borrowed a schoolboy’s small bicycle to chase a suspected burglar through a city — until she caught up with the suspect.

New Mexico governor's suspension of right to public carry guns sparks demonstrations

Some demonstrators defiantly wore holstered handguns on their hips or carried assault rifles in a rally by gun-rights advocates, protesting New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s surprise order to suspend for 30 days the right to carry firearms after two children were recently killed in separate shootings.

Rhino kills zookeeper and seriously injures her husband

The rhino killed the zookeeper and seriously injured another zookeeper, her husband, as he tried to chase the rhino away from her.

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Russia to meet Putin, as both are locked in standoffs with the West

The meeting is a chance for the North Korean leader to get around crippling U.N. sanctions and years of diplomatic isolation. For Vladimir Putin, it’s an opportunity to refill ammunition stores that the Russia-Ukraine war has drained.

US progresses prisoner exchange with Iran and release $6B in frozen Iranian funds

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.

Turkish cave rescue: US researcher finally rescued after more than a week

The Speleological Federation of Turkey says rescuers have pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance.

Couple livid after sitting next to farting dog on 13-hour flight

A couple from New Zealand is demanding a refund after they sat next to a smelly dog on their 13-hour-long Singapore Airlines flight.

Biden pays respects at John McCain memorial to wrap up Vietnam visit

President Biden and leaders in Vietnam also met to speak about strengthening their partnership amid shared concerns about China's assertiveness in the Pacific.

Luis Rubiales, president of Spanish soccer, steps down following unwanted kiss at Women's World Cup

Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after kissing a player on the lips without her consent in a scandal which overshadowed Spain winning the Women's World Cup for the first time.

Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people

A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.