Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed dies at 94
Mohamed Al Fayed, the flamboyant Egypt-born businessman whose son was killed in a car crash with Princess Diana, has died, his family says.
Mohamed Al Fayed, the flamboyant Egypt-born businessman whose son was killed in a car crash with Princess Diana, has died, his family says.
At least 74 dead after fire rips through rundown building in South Africa
At least 12 of those killed were children, the youngest a 1-year-old, according to city and medical officials.
At least 12 of those killed were children, the youngest a 1-year-old, according to city and medical officials.
Man goes overboard Royal Caribbean cruise ship as Hurricane Idalia passed through Cuba
A man is missing after going overboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas cruise ship Tuesday night as it passed Cuba, according to the U.S. Coast Guard and the cruise line.
A man is missing after going overboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas cruise ship Tuesday night as it passed Cuba, according to the U.S. Coast Guard and the cruise line.
Saudi man gets death sentence for posts on social media
A Saudi court has sentenced a man to death over his posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and his activity on YouTube.
A Saudi court has sentenced a man to death over his posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, and his activity on YouTube.
Revelers hurl tomatoes at each other and streets awash in red pulp in Spanish town's Tomatina party
Some 15,000 people, including many tourists, have pasted each other with tomatoes in Spain’s annual “Tomatina" street battle in the eastern town of Buñol.
Some 15,000 people, including many tourists, have pasted each other with tomatoes in Spain’s annual “Tomatina" street battle in the eastern town of Buñol.
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Travel chaos unfolding in Europe as UK air traffic control working to fix 'technical issue'
Reports are emerging Monday of passengers being stuck at airports across Europe as Britain’s National Air Traffic Service (NATS) encountered what it described as a "technical issue."
Reports are emerging Monday of passengers being stuck at airports across Europe as Britain’s National Air Traffic Service (NATS) encountered what it described as a "technical issue."
Redheads stand out while blending in at annual Redhead Days Festival
With a fiery spirit, redheads gathered from around the world as a show of support and community.
With a fiery spirit, redheads gathered from around the world as a show of support and community.
3 Marines killed, 20 injured in Australia air crash
A Us Marine Corps aircraft crashed on a north Australian island Sunday, killing three Marines and injuring 20 during a multination training exercise.
A Us Marine Corps aircraft crashed on a north Australian island Sunday, killing three Marines and injuring 20 during a multination training exercise.
Mystery hunters search for Loch Ness Monster to 'inspire new generation' of enthusiasts
The two-day "Nessie" search is being billed as the biggest survey of the lake in 50 years.
The two-day "Nessie" search is being billed as the biggest survey of the lake in 50 years.
FIFA suspends Spanish soccer president Luis Rubiales amid conduct probe
FIFA said Rubiales is removed from soccer duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened" against him.
FIFA said Rubiales is removed from soccer duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened" against him.
NASA's most multinational space crew rockets to the ISS
A NASA astronaut was joined on the predawn liftoff from Kennedy Space Center by fliers from Denmark, Japan and Russia. They clasped one another's gloved hands upon reaching orbit.
A NASA astronaut was joined on the predawn liftoff from Kennedy Space Center by fliers from Denmark, Japan and Russia. They clasped one another's gloved hands upon reaching orbit.
India's lunar rover rolls onto the moon, days after spacecraft's historic touchdown
India's lunar rover continued its walk on the moon Friday after the historic touchdown near the moon's south pole earlier this week, possibly helping determine if there is oxygen and hydrogen on the moon.
India's lunar rover continued its walk on the moon Friday after the historic touchdown near the moon's south pole earlier this week, possibly helping determine if there is oxygen and hydrogen on the moon.
Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash viewed as Kremlin’s revenge
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that an intentional explosion caused the plane crash presumed to have killed a Russian mercenary leader.
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that an intentional explosion caused the plane crash presumed to have killed a Russian mercenary leader.
Mother of Army private in North Korea says her son ‘has so many reasons to come home’
Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King crossed into North Korea while on a tour of a Demilitarized Zone. King was supposed to be returned to the U.S. to face military discipline after serving time in a South Korean prison on assault charges.
Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King crossed into North Korea while on a tour of a Demilitarized Zone. King was supposed to be returned to the U.S. to face military discipline after serving time in a South Korean prison on assault charges.
Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was onboard jet that crashed, Russian aviation agency says
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to Russia’s civil aviation agency. Prigozhin mounted a short-lived armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership in late June.
Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was aboard the plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, killing everyone on board, according to Russia’s civil aviation agency. Prigozhin mounted a short-lived armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership in late June.
Rare fire whirl spotted amid devastating Canadian wildfire in British Columbia
During a destructive wildfire in Canada, a seldom-seen fire whirl was observed, and footage of this extraordinary event was made public.
During a destructive wildfire in Canada, a seldom-seen fire whirl was observed, and footage of this extraordinary event was made public.
India becomes fourth country to land on the moon, first near the south pole
India’s successful moon landing comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
India’s successful moon landing comes just days after Russia’s Luna-25, which was aiming for the same lunar region, spun into an uncontrolled orbit and crashed.
Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks, with Kyiv saying it took out a key missile defense system
Ukraine claims it destroyed a key Russian missile defense system in the latest showing of drone attacks. If confirmed, it would be another embarrassing blow for Moscow.
Ukraine claims it destroyed a key Russian missile defense system in the latest showing of drone attacks. If confirmed, it would be another embarrassing blow for Moscow.
Crews rescue 8 trapped in dangling cable car above canyon in Pakistan
Army commandos using helicopters and a makeshift chairlift rescued eight people from a broken cable car as it dangled hundreds of meters (feet) above a canyon in Pakistan.
Army commandos using helicopters and a makeshift chairlift rescued eight people from a broken cable car as it dangled hundreds of meters (feet) above a canyon in Pakistan.