More Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as truce in Gaza extends another day
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.
A busload of the latest Palestinian prisoners to be released by Israel has been welcomed home in the West Bank.
Pope Francis says he has acute bronchitis, will avoid traveling
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
World in 'deep trouble' with 2023 still on track to be hottest year ever recorded, UN leader warns
This year is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned Thursday as world leaders gathered in Dubai for a global climate summit.
This year is on track to become the hottest year ever recorded, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned Thursday as world leaders gathered in Dubai for a global climate summit.
World's most expensive cities of 2023: See which US cities made the list
The three U.S. cities on the list all dropped in rankings thanks to lower rates of inflation.
The three U.S. cities on the list all dropped in rankings thanks to lower rates of inflation.
Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues, dies at age 65
Shane MacGowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of "Celtic Punk" band The Pogues, best known for the Christmas ballad "Fairytale of New York," died Thursday, his family said. He was 65.
Shane MacGowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of "Celtic Punk" band The Pogues, best known for the Christmas ballad "Fairytale of New York," died Thursday, his family said. He was 65.
Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, while record also draws criticism
Henry Kissinger served two presidents, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, and dominated foreign policy as the United States withdrew from Vietnam and established ties with China.
Henry Kissinger served two presidents, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, and dominated foreign policy as the United States withdrew from Vietnam and established ties with China.
Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Quick thinking 'mermaid' narrowly escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank
A woman swimming in a mermaid costume had a narrow escape from drowning after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a shopping mall, with the terrifying moment captured on video.
A woman swimming in a mermaid costume had a narrow escape from drowning after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a shopping mall, with the terrifying moment captured on video.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
War criminal in Arizona sentenced to prison for visa fraud, federal officials say
The man, identified as 50-year-old Sinisa Djurdijc, was also found guilty of trying to attain U.S. citizenship in an unlawful manner. Federal officials say he was involved in war crimes during a civil war in Bosnia that happened during the early 1990s.
The man, identified as 50-year-old Sinisa Djurdijc, was also found guilty of trying to attain U.S. citizenship in an unlawful manner. Federal officials say he was involved in war crimes during a civil war in Bosnia that happened during the early 1990s.
Funniest wildlife photos of 2023: Air guitar 'roo and feuding finches take top honors
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were founded in 2015 to showcase "seriously funny" wildlife images. See this year's winners.
Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Light pillars illuminate night sky over Canada
What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.
What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.
US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1
The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.
The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.
Hamas frees 12 more hostages from Gaza as fragile truce with Israel holds
Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.
Hamas has freed 12 hostages and Israel has released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza war.
Indian rescuers remove all 41 workers who were trapped in tunnel for 17 days, minister says
The rescue mission was completed after rescuers reached the trapped workers earlier on Tuesday, ending a drawn-out rescue mission that had grabbed the country’s attention for days.
The rescue mission was completed after rescuers reached the trapped workers earlier on Tuesday, ending a drawn-out rescue mission that had grabbed the country’s attention for days.
Thousands of dead and dying rats wash up on shores of Australian coastal town
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, continue releasing hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.