Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 268; 151 still missing
The toll is expected to rise further, but no estimates were immediately available. Officials say another 1,083 people were injured in the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Monday near the city of Cianjur.
The toll is expected to rise further, but no estimates were immediately available. Officials say another 1,083 people were injured in the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Monday near the city of Cianjur.
Carnival Cruise Line brings back COVID-19 protocols in Australia
The move came after hundreds of passengers were infected on the Majestic Princess.
The move came after hundreds of passengers were infected on the Majestic Princess.
Iran national soccer team didn't sing anthem at World Cup amid violence back home
Iran is competing in the World Cup as a major women's protest movement is roiling the country.
Iran is competing in the World Cup as a major women's protest movement is roiling the country.
Explainer: How will UN climate deal on loss and damage work?
The decision by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here's what you should know about the deal.
The decision by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here's what you should know about the deal.
2 killed after plane crashes into firetruck upon takeoff in Peru
Luis Ponce La Jara, general commander of the fire department, said two firefighters were killed and one was injured when the truck they were in was struck by the plane.
Luis Ponce La Jara, general commander of the fire department, said two firefighters were killed and one was injured when the truck they were in was struck by the plane.
Former Somali army officer accused of torture arrested in Virginia
Federal investigators have arrested a former Somali army officer who is now living in Springfield, Virginia.
Federal investigators have arrested a former Somali army officer who is now living in Springfield, Virginia.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face
The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.
The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.
Fossil of car-sized sea turtle, likely one of the largest ever, unearthed in Spain
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
This massive sea turtle existed more than 70 million years ago and could have reached a body length of up to about 12 feet, researchers said.
North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US
North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday.
North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday.
WNBA star Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony in Mordovia region
The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.
The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.
Kevin Spacey to face 7 additional sex charges in UK
Kevin Spacey will be charged with seven further sex offenses in Britain, all relating to the same alleged victim, authorities said. The actor now faces 12 charges total in the U.K.
Kevin Spacey will be charged with seven further sex offenses in Britain, all relating to the same alleged victim, authorities said. The actor now faces 12 charges total in the U.K.
Watch: Adorable baby elephant steals the limelight from young reporter
The young reporter had to stop his filming again when the baby elephant “stuck its trunk in my mouth.”
The young reporter had to stop his filming again when the baby elephant “stuck its trunk in my mouth.”
Biden: 'Unlikely' missile that hit Poland was fired from Russia
President Joe Biden convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders Wednesday morning for consultations after NATO-ally Poland said a "Russian-made" missile killed two people in the eastern part of its country.
President Joe Biden convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders Wednesday morning for consultations after NATO-ally Poland said a "Russian-made" missile killed two people in the eastern part of its country.
Poland says Russian-made missile fell on country, killing 2
Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the eastern part of the country, killing two people in a blast that Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy decried as “a very significant escalation” of the war.
Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the eastern part of the country, killing two people in a blast that Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy decried as “a very significant escalation” of the war.
There are now 8 billion people on Earth, UN report says
The U.N. report says much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries.
The U.N. report says much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries.
Iranian government issues first known death sentence linked to recent protests over headscarf law
The ruling likely marks the first death sentence in the trials of those arrested for participating in protests that have swept Iran over the past weeks demanding an end to clerical rule.
The ruling likely marks the first death sentence in the trials of those arrested for participating in protests that have swept Iran over the past weeks demanding an end to clerical rule.
Recent false reports of attacks at US schools coming from overseas, federal agents say
Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country.
Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country.
Biden discusses Taiwan with China's Xi Jinping in effort to avoid 'conflict'
In a news conference following the meeting, Biden said that despite China's recent saber-rattling, he does not believe "there’s any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan.”
In a news conference following the meeting, Biden said that despite China's recent saber-rattling, he does not believe "there’s any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan.”
Istanbul explosion: At least 6 killed, several hurt in bomb blast
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the blast a “treacherous attack” and said its perpetrators would be punished
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the blast a “treacherous attack” and said its perpetrators would be punished