Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict XVI as thousands mourn
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
Russia says phone use allowed Ukraine to target its troops
The scene last weekend in the Russian-held eastern Ukrainian town of Makiivka, where the soldiers were temporarily stationed, appears to have been a recipe for disaster.
The scene last weekend in the Russian-held eastern Ukrainian town of Makiivka, where the soldiers were temporarily stationed, appears to have been a recipe for disaster.
UFC President Dana White seen on video slapping his wife
TMZ has released video of UFC Pesident Dana White slapping his wife, Anne. The two were on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, last month.
TMZ has released video of UFC Pesident Dana White slapping his wife, Anne. The two were on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, last month.
US political leaders call for end on Azerbaijani blockade as situation in Artsakh intensifies
The Lachin Corridor has been closed by Azerbaijan since December 12, limiting Artsakh's access to food and medical care.
The Lachin Corridor has been closed by Azerbaijan since December 12, limiting Artsakh's access to food and medical care.
German doctor gets over 2 years in prison for illegally issuing mask exemptions during pandemic
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
India expected to surpass China as the world's most populous nation in 2023
China’s weak population growth is falling closer to zero as fewer couples have children, government data showed Tuesday, adding to strains on an aging society with a shrinking workforce.
China’s weak population growth is falling closer to zero as fewer couples have children, government data showed Tuesday, adding to strains on an aging society with a shrinking workforce.
Gregg Berhalter claims he was blackmailed during World Cup; US Soccer investigating
The U.S. Soccer Federation revealed Tuesday it is investigating men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter for a 1991 confrontation in which he kicked the woman who later became his wife.
The U.S. Soccer Federation revealed Tuesday it is investigating men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter for a 1991 confrontation in which he kicked the woman who later became his wife.
Drone advances in Ukraine could bring dawn of killer robots
Drone advances in Ukraine have accelerated a long-anticipated technology trend that could soon bring the world's first fully autonomous fighting robots to the battlefield, inaugurating a new age of warfare.
Drone advances in Ukraine have accelerated a long-anticipated technology trend that could soon bring the world's first fully autonomous fighting robots to the battlefield, inaugurating a new age of warfare.
Drivers use rock, paper, scissors to settle parking space dispute
A pair of Irish drivers settled their dispute over a parking space during Christmas week with an old-fashioned game of rock, paper, scissors.
A pair of Irish drivers settled their dispute over a parking space during Christmas week with an old-fashioned game of rock, paper, scissors.
Pelé funeral: Fans line up to mourn Brazilian soccer legend at public viewing
Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé on Monday in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos, Brazil.
Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé on Monday in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos, Brazil.
Tesla on autopilot leads police on chase before driver finally wakes up
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
Prince Harry says he wants his father and brother back in TV interview
Harry has discussed his estrangement from his father, King Charles III, and brother Prince William since his departure from the U.K. Harry and Megan stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.
Harry has discussed his estrangement from his father, King Charles III, and brother Prince William since his departure from the U.K. Harry and Megan stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.
Celestial events to look out for in 2023
Don’t walk, run outside and stare at the sky during these days.
Don’t walk, run outside and stare at the sky during these days.
Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered the production of a new ballistic missile with a swift, retaliatory attack capability. The leader also said North Korea will launch its first military spy satellite in the near future.
Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered the production of a new ballistic missile with a swift, retaliatory attack capability. The leader also said North Korea will launch its first military spy satellite in the near future.
Mexican authorities find 4 human skulls in package bound for US
The package originated from one of Mexico's most violent states.
The package originated from one of Mexico's most violent states.
United flight diverts to remote island; stranded travelers given hotels, tours
While the passengers missed any New Year's Eve plans they may have had, the airline said it did everything it could to be accommodating.
While the passengers missed any New Year's Eve plans they may have had, the airline said it did everything it could to be accommodating.
Brazil's Lula sworn in as president amid a polarized country
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s reported last words: ‘Lord, I love you’
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
Ukraine, hit on New Year by Russian missiles, wakes up to grim 2023
Ukrainian officials say Russia is now deliberately targeting civilians, seeking to create a climate of fear and destroy morale.
Ukrainian officials say Russia is now deliberately targeting civilians, seeking to create a climate of fear and destroy morale.