Watch: Firefighters pull off 'epic' rescue of hikers in steep Brazilian park
An “epic” nighttime rescue on May 3 saved nine hikers and a guide stranded on a steep trail in Brazil’s Serra dos Órgãos National Park.
India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire deal, Trump says
President Trump announced Saturday that India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal to end fighting between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Pope Leo XIV: Holy Name Cathedral hosts special Mass for new pontiff
Catholics gathered in Chicago this morning at a special Mass to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Watch: Rare all-white stingaree spotted off Australian coast
Stingaree is a species of stingray.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? Leo XIV is first American pope
The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.
Conclave latest: Black smoke rises from chimney - no pope elected on Day 1
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.
India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in what Islamabad calls ‘act of war’
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing 31 people in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war.
Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Lady Gaga concert bomb attack thwarted: police
Brazilian police said they’d arrested two people and disrupted an alleged bomb attack at a free Lady Gaga concert that some 2.5 million people attended on Copacabana Beach.
New CIA videos encourage Chinese citizens to spy for US: 'Find peace'
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said two videos released this week on social media are “aimed at recruiting Chinese officials to steal secrets" from China.
Possible WWII stash of gold, jewelry found in Czech forest
Museum staff believe the items were buried intentionally, likely as a way to protect the possessions during a time of uncertainty.
What was the fall of Saigon? The end of the Vietnam War, 50 years later
“The North Vietnamese came south in a wave. It was unbelievable how quickly things happened," recalled Maj. James Kean, an American embassy Marine commander who was present at the fall of Saigon.
Man airlifted from Mount Fuji rescued 2nd time after returning days later to grab his phone
A student was rescued while climbing Mount Fuji and attempted to return days later to retrieve his phone – and had to be airlifted a second time.
US-Mexico reach deal to send more water to Texas farmers
Officials in the U.S. and lawmakers have raised concerns that Mexico is not meeting its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty.
Spain, Portugal power outage: Blackout knocks out subway networks, cuts phone service
A major power outage in Spain and Portugal has knocked out subway networks, traffic signals and ATM machines.
Date set for conclave to elect next pope, Vatican says: What to know
Catholic cardinals have set a date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor.
At least 11 dead after driver plows into Filipino festival crowd in Vancouver
At least 11 people were killed and several others injured when a man drove into a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, Canada.
When does conclave start? What to know about choosing the next pope
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.