Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio shot, killed at campaign event

An Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for speaking up against corruption has been shot and killed at a political rally in the capital, an attack that comes amid a wave of startling violence in the South American country.

Boy photographed playing in dust pile dies moments later: 'Tragic'

A 7-year-old boy in Brazil died moments after he played in a pile of limestone powder, poisoning him as he breathed the powder into his lungs.

American nurse, daughter freed nearly 2 weeks after abduction in Haiti

A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been freed nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped.

Prince Harry's 'His Royal Highness' title removed from royal family's website

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle agreed to no longer use their 'HRH' titles after stepping down as working members of the royal family in January 2020.

July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin

The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.

Houston woman detained in Dubai known as the ‘Sassy Trucker’ leaves after months long legal dispute

A Houston woman known online as the “Sassy Trucker" who had been stranded in Dubai for months over an altercation at a car rental agency left the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, an advocate for the woman said.

Morocco bus crash leaves at least 24 dead

At least 24 people died in a bus crash Sunday in the province of Azilal in central Morocco, marking one of the deadliest such accidents in recent years in the country.

Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt

A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.

English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume

Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.

Ancient whale unearthed in Peru could be heaviest animal ever

A new species of ancient whale might be the heaviest animal ever found. Scientists reported Wednesday that the creature could challenge the blue whale’s title as the heaviest animal to live on Earth.