Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills 16, including 3 children, authorities say
South African police say at least 16 people, including three children, have died from a leak of a toxic nitrate gas that was being used by illegal miners to process gold.
Video shows Russian fighter jets harassing American drones over Syria
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.
What you need to know about the latest wave of civil unrest in France right now
A shocking video of an officer firing at and killing a delivery driver of north African descent triggered nationwide protests.
Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says
In both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.
Israel ends West Bank raid after 12 Palestinians killed
Israel withdrew troops from a West Bank militant stronghold Wednesday, but warned that its most intense military operation in the occupied territory in nearly two decades could be repeated.
Video: Mexico navy intercepts 'cartel sub' carrying more than 7,000 pounds of cocaine
The sub was carrying five people from different nationalities who were all arrested on June 26.
Polish boy, 7, falls from ferry to his death, mother also dies trying to save him
Polish police say a 7-year-old child who fell overboard from a passenger ferry in the Baltic Sea and his mother, who jumped into the water after him, are both dead.
Youngest Titanic wreck voyager recounts frightening dive experience: 'Fell unconscious'
Sebastian Harris, the youngest person to ever explore the Titanic wreckage, spoke about his own harrowing experience on an earlier voyage.
Truck crash in Kenya leaves 51 people killed, 32 injured
A truck rammed into several other vehicles and market traders in western Kenya killing at least 51 people, police said.
France riots: More than 1,300 protesters arrested over teen's killing by police
France's Interior Ministry announced the new figure for arrests around the country, where 45,000 police officers fanned out in a so-far unsuccessful bid to quell violence.
Man breaks record for longest run while on fire: 'Human Torch'
Jonathan Vero is known as "the human torch."
Titan sub latest: Company that retrieved wreckage reveals details about mission
Investigating the debris is a crucial part of a multiagency investigation into why the Titan imploded on its way to view wreckage of the Titanic, killing five.
'Job-leaving agents' help people escape awkwardness of quitting in Japan
In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."
Prosecutor calls Kevin Spacey 'a sexual bully' in London assault trial
Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to a dozen charges including sexual assault, indecent assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
France riots: Fires burn, hundreds arrested amid unrest over police killing
Nahel M., 17, was shot at point blank range while driving away from police in a Paris suburb.
Eid al-Adha: Indonesia's Muslims celebrate with feasts after disease last year disrupted rituals
Muslims across Indonesia are celebrating Eid al-Adha, one of the biggest holidays in the Islamic calendar, with full meat-based feasts after fears of last year’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak waned.
UK government vows to fight court ruling that its plan to send migrants to Rwanda is unlawful
A British court has ruled that a government plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda in an attempt to deter migrants from making risky journeys across the English Channel is unlawful.
Titan latest: Coast Guard says 'presumed human remains' found in wreckage
The U.S. Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible.
8-year-old child in martial arts class beaten to death by instructor
An 8-year-old Chinese boy was beaten to death by a martial arts instructor a day after enrolling in the class.
Tourist films something massive swimming below plane: It was a world-famous creature
A tourist flying over the Great Barrier Reef unknowingly captured the video of a lifetime.