Watch: Great white shark swims close to Australian surfers

A group of surfers had a close encounter with a great white shark off the coast of Emerald Beach, New South Wales, on November 13.

Human smuggling trial begins after Indian family's freezing death near Canada border

Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.

How freezing your hair in the Canadian Yukon can win you $2,000

The contest can commence when the temperature drops to at least -4 degrees F, as visitors taking a dip into the 108-degree F hot springs.

Watch: Teen rams officer with stolen car in high-speed chase

David Doyle, 17, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after ramming a stolen car into police constable Richard Keel during a high-speed chase in London on May 17.

South Africa’s government says it won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine

South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.

Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old

The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.

Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.

Tropical Storm Sara expected to dissipate over Mexico or Bay of Campeche

Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, but the National Hurricane Center says there's a chance it won't reach hurricane strength.

FAA prohibits US airlines from flying to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire

In response to escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned flights to Haiti, limiting crucial humanitarian aid access.

Uluru dazzles visitors with lightning show as park enters hottest season

Visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory witnessed an electrifying lightning display as the region transitions into its hottest season, known as Mai wiyaringkupai/kuli.

Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia

A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.