Belarus opposition figure detained when Ryanair flight diverted
A prominent opponent of Belarus' authoritarian president was arrested Sunday after the airliner in which he was traveling was diverted to the country after a bomb threat, in what the opposition and Western officials denounced as a hijacking operation by the government.
A prominent opponent of Belarus' authoritarian president was arrested Sunday after the airliner in which he was traveling was diverted to the country after a bomb threat, in what the opposition and Western officials denounced as a hijacking operation by the government.
More than a dozen killed after volcano erupts in Congo
Torrents of lava poured into villages after dark in eastern Congo with little warning, leaving at least 15 people dead amid the chaos and destroying more than 500 homes, officials and survivors said Sunday.
Torrents of lava poured into villages after dark in eastern Congo with little warning, leaving at least 15 people dead amid the chaos and destroying more than 500 homes, officials and survivors said Sunday.
Poll: Over 1 billion people worldwide unwilling to get COVID-19 vaccine, global herd immunity at risk
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.
Cable car plunges to the ground, killing at least 14 in Italy
Authorities in northern Italy say a mountaintop cable car has plunged to the ground, killing at least 14 people.
Authorities in northern Italy say a mountaintop cable car has plunged to the ground, killing at least 14 people.
Extreme weather to blame for at least 21 deaths in cross-country race in China
At least 21 people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track, rescuers said Sunday.
At least 21 people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track, rescuers said Sunday.
Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Mount Everest
An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.
An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff, giving the first comprehensive estimate amid official Nepalese denials of a COVID-19 cluster on the world’s highest peak.
Gaza truce faces early test as Palestinians claim victory; Israel warns Hamas
Thousands of Palestinians rallied after a cease-fire took effect in the latest Gaza war.
Thousands of Palestinians rallied after a cease-fire took effect in the latest Gaza war.
China earthquakes: 2 strong temblors shake regions, killing 1
The U.S. Geological Survey says a second earthquake has hit China. A 7.3-magnitude quake hit Southern Qinghai early Saturday.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a second earthquake has hit China. A 7.3-magnitude quake hit Southern Qinghai early Saturday.
What was the outcome of the latest Gaza war? | EXPLAINER
A cease-fire has taken effect after 11 days of heavy fighting between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers that was ignited by protests and clashes in Jerusalem. None of the underlying issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have been addressed.
A cease-fire has taken effect after 11 days of heavy fighting between Israel and Gaza's militant Hamas rulers that was ignited by protests and clashes in Jerusalem. None of the underlying issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have been addressed.
Biden, South Korean President Moon Jae-in meet on North Korean diplomacy
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is hoping Friday's White House meeting with President Joe Biden will lead to renewed diplomatic urgency by the U.S. on curbing North Korea’s nuclear program.
Iran unveils long-range drone named 'Gaza'
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has unveiled a new drone named “Gaza,” amid heightened tensions between Israel and the Palestinians, the country’s state TV reported Friday.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has unveiled a new drone named “Gaza,” amid heightened tensions between Israel and the Palestinians, the country’s state TV reported Friday.
Biden delivers remarks on cease-fire in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced a cease-fire to halt an 11-day military operation against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip..
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced a cease-fire to halt an 11-day military operation against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip..
Travelers take to skies as vaccinations rise, Europe reopens
Some of Europe's top destinations — such as France, Germany, Greece, and Italy — could open to American tourists as soon as June, experts said. But you'll have to prove that you're fully vaccinated.
Some of Europe's top destinations — such as France, Germany, Greece, and Italy — could open to American tourists as soon as June, experts said. But you'll have to prove that you're fully vaccinated.
Prince William slams BBC over report Martin Bashir used ‘deceitful behavior’ to land Princess Diana interview
BBC’s current director-general Tim Davie said the corporation accepts 'in full' the findings of former High Court Judge Lord Dyson’s report.
BBC’s current director-general Tim Davie said the corporation accepts 'in full' the findings of former High Court Judge Lord Dyson’s report.
One of Queen Elizabeth II's new dogs dies after just 5 months: report
The dachshund and Welsh corgi mixed breed pup joined the queen’s household shortly after Prince Philip fell ill and was hospitalized earlier this year.
The dachshund and Welsh corgi mixed breed pup joined the queen’s household shortly after Prince Philip fell ill and was hospitalized earlier this year.
Victims of faulty breast implants must be compensated, court rules
Thousands of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation, an appeals court in France ruled.
Thousands of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation, an appeals court in France ruled.
Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot
The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.
The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.
American Airlines flight from Tokyo to Dallas diverted to Seattle after incident with unruly passenger
A flight from Tokyo to Dallas-Fort Worth was diverted to Seattle after an incident involving an unruly passenger.
A flight from Tokyo to Dallas-Fort Worth was diverted to Seattle after an incident involving an unruly passenger.
Israel's Netanyahu pushes back after Biden urges 'significant de-escalation' in violence with Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with a fierce military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Researchers capture view of Darwin's Arch before it collapsed
Darwin's Arch, a natural stone bridge in the Galapagos, has collapsed.
Darwin's Arch, a natural stone bridge in the Galapagos, has collapsed.