Scotland party leader vows to push for independence

After the results of the latest election in the United Kingdom, Scotland could be poised to move ahead with seeking independence.

Powerful storm seen from inside patrol ship

A monster storm slammed northwest Iceland this week, prompting flight cancellations and power outages. A patrol ship with Iceland's Coast Guard powered through the storm.

Dream job alert: Queen Elizabeth II looking for Head of Digital Engagement

Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.

US Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians. 

US, China reach trade deal in principle, awaiting Trump’s sign off, reports say

The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports. 

Chile: Plane that vanished en route to Antarctica found

Searchers combing Antarctic seas have recovered parts of a military transport plane and human remains belonging to some of the 38 people aboard who vanished en route to the frozen continent, Chilean officials said Thursday.

Fire destroys chemical recycling plant in Spain

A huge fire at a waste plant in Spain spewed a massive cloud of black smoke over a town.

Death toll rises: 16 dead after New Zealand volcano erupts

The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.

'Please take one': People hang coats on Dublin bridge to keep city’s homeless warm

People are leaving coats on a bridge in Ireland for the homeless to wear during the winter. But the #WarmForWinter movement is not sitting well with city officials.

91-year-old German neo-Nazi denied early release

A German court decided Wednesday that a notorious 91-year-old neo-Nazi serving a two-year sentence for Holocaust denial shouldn't be released early.

Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A baby giraffe that was befriended by a dog after he was abandoned in the wild has died, a South African animal orphanage said Friday. “Our team is heartbroken,” the orphanage said.

UK to return medal stripped from a bisexual former sailor

British officials are returning a medal to a Falklands War veteran who said it was taken away from him because of his sexuality.

Survey: Luxury hotel guests keep stealing mattresses

Wellness Heaven surveyed nearly 1,200 luxury hotels. The study found that the overwhelming majority of guests steal towels and bathrobes, followed by hangers, pens, and cutlery. It also found that dozens of hotels reported stolen mattresses.

Man shoots 6 dead in Czech hospital, then kills self

A man with an illegal gun shot six people dead and wounded three more in a hospital in the eastern Czech Republic Tuesday, the prime minister and officials said. The apparent suspect later shot himself dead as police approached his car.