Residents flee as Syrian insurgents reach the capital’s suburbs
Insurgents’ stunning march across Syria gained speed on Saturday with news that they had reached the suburbs of the capital and with the government forced to deny rumors that President Bashar Assad had fled the country.
Trump effect? Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust ever
Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in a historic bust, with experts linking the timing to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats.
South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of "anti-state" activity.
Notre Dame to reopen 5 years after fire with Trump in attendance: What to know
Five years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public. Here's what to know about the devastating fire and reopening.
Largest gold deposit in the world found; worth $83 billion
China has discovered what is being called the world's largest gold deposit, valued at $83 billion, located 12 miles underground in Pingjiang County, according to state media.
Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire
The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.
World's oldest man, dead at 112, ate this meal every Friday
John Tinniswood, 112, said he considered it "pure luck" that he had a long life – but he ate one thing each week.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
5-alarm fire engulfs homes in Manila; firefighters battle blaze
A 5-alarm fire erupted in Isla Puting Bato, located in Manila’s Tondo district, on Sunday morning, quickly spreading and engulfing several homes.
More than 10% of South Korea's workforce is now robotic, survey finds
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at a rapid pace. Here's where the U.S. ranks.
American tourist among those killed in mass alcohol poisoning in Laos
An American man was among at least six tourists who were killed in a mass alcohol poisoning case in a popular tourist town in Laos.
Top destinations people dream of traveling to for the holidays
Several cities in Europe claimed top spots for people across the world as their dream Christmas travel destinations.
List: Most cost-effective capital cities in the world
Seoul, South Korea, topped the list as the most cost-effective capital city in the world.
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.
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.
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.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
American nurse, 31, killed while vacationing in Budapest
Hungarian officials have a 37-year-old suspect in custody, who is said to have divulged details of the Oregon woman's death.