Raging wildfires trap 4,000 at Australian town's waterfront
Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions.
Wildfires burning across Australia's two most populous states Tuesday trapped residents of a seaside town in apocalyptic conditions.
Farewell 2019: New Year’s celebrations kick off around the world to usher in a new decade
From Tokyo to Sydney, here’s a look at how many parts of the world rang in the new year.
From Tokyo to Sydney, here’s a look at how many parts of the world rang in the new year.
Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy compound in Baghdad
Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.
Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.
Militiamen breach US Embassy in Baghdad; Trump blames Iran
The president’s tweet marked his first comment on the weekend U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
The president’s tweet marked his first comment on the weekend U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria.
Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 round-trip plane tickets for tourists that like a surprise
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanks President Trump for helping foil terrorist acts in Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for information that Putin said helped Russia foil terrorist attacks over the New Year's holiday, the Kremlin said.
Thousands of koalas feared dead in wildfire-ravaged Australia
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
Thousands of koalas are feared to have died in a wildfire-ravaged area north of Sydney, further diminishing Australia's iconic marsupial, while the fire danger increased in the country's east on Saturday as temperatures soared.
At least 76 killed in Somalia bombing
The toll could rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals Saturday morning.
The toll could rise as scores of people were rushed to hospitals Saturday morning.
Navy SEALs who turned in Edward Gallagher describe him as ‘evil,’ ‘toxic’ in interview footage
In video footage and text messages obtained by The New York Times, Navy SEALs who turned in Edward Gallagher described him as "toxic" and "evil."
In video footage and text messages obtained by The New York Times, Navy SEALs who turned in Edward Gallagher described him as "toxic" and "evil."
Christmas typhoon leaves 20 dead in Philippines
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Christmas, killing at least 20 and forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Texas woman delivering gifts to kids in border camp jailed in Mexico
A Texas woman who drove to Mexico to deliver Christmas gifts to a sprawling refugee camp housing people waiting for U.S. court dates said Wednesday she was detained by authorities there for two days.
A Texas woman who drove to Mexico to deliver Christmas gifts to a sprawling refugee camp housing people waiting for U.S. court dates said Wednesday she was detained by authorities there for two days.
Body of New Jersey Green Beret killed in Afghanistan returned to U.S.
The body of Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Goble arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Christmas Day.
The body of Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Goble arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Christmas Day.
Trump says North Korea may be planning nice 'Christmas gift'
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to give him “a nice present" such as a “beautiful vase” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may be planning to give him “a nice present" such as a “beautiful vase” for Christmas rather than a missile launch.
Operation Holiday Express brings gifts to US troops in Syria
Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.
Coalition forces donned jolly red caps and delivered Christmas gifts to five U.S. military bases in eastern Syria as part of Operation Holiday Express.
Thirsty koala bottle-fed by firefighter as Australian bushfires rage
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
A thirsty koala was bottle-fed by a firefighter battling one of the bushfires burning through South Australia on December 21.
VIDEO: Carriage driver kicks horse in head, calls it 'lazy' after it collapses on street, witness says
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
"He kept calling her a stupid f***ing lazy b****. And swearing at me," Krista Knight said.
Own a portion of a French castle for just $55
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.
6 passengers hurt after 2 Carnival cruise ships collide in Mexico
A cruise ship scraped another while trying to dock in the Mexican Caribbean resort of Cozumel on Friday, damaging at least one of the boats and resulting in six passengers suffering minor injuries.
A cruise ship scraped another while trying to dock in the Mexican Caribbean resort of Cozumel on Friday, damaging at least one of the boats and resulting in six passengers suffering minor injuries.
State Department issues travel advisory for many parts of Mexico due to increase in violent crimes
A travel advisory was issued for Americans who want to visit Mexico as many states in the country have seen an increase in violent crimes.
A travel advisory was issued for Americans who want to visit Mexico as many states in the country have seen an increase in violent crimes.
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.
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.