Italian city braces for collapse of ancient leaning tower
The leaning tower is one of the so-called Two Towers that have become symbolic of the Italian city of Bologna.
The leaning tower is one of the so-called Two Towers that have become symbolic of the Italian city of Bologna.
Israel-Hamas war: Airstrikes on Gaza resume as cease-fire officially expires
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Bar's Christmas ad highlighting 'painfully hard’ time for some goes viral: ‘We are truly overwhelmed’
“Christmas can be such a joyful time for some and painfully hard for others,” the Ireland bar wrote in the post.
“Christmas can be such a joyful time for some and painfully hard for others,” the Ireland bar wrote in the post.
Police search for kangaroo spotted hopping Friday morning in Ontario, Canada
A kangaroo was spotted hopping down a Canadian highway Friday morning -- as a stumped driver captured it on video.
A kangaroo was spotted hopping down a Canadian highway Friday morning -- as a stumped driver captured it on video.
Mole with super hearing thought to be extinct found on South African beach
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Golden moles are skilled burrowers with sensitive hearing that allows them to detect vibrations from surface movements. Unlike other burrowing mammals, they do not leave visible tunnels behind while moving under the sand.
Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance, New York Times report says
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
A New York Times report says Israel's military knew about Hamas' plans to attack Israel more than a year before the devastating Oct. 7 operation.
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.