Human trafficking probe grounds about 300 Indian travelers at French airport
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.
700 Airbus employees get sick after gourmet Christmas dinner party in France: ‘Worse than giving birth'
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
Prague university shooting: Police seek motive after 14 killed, dozens injured
Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 dead and dozens wounded.
Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 dead and dozens wounded.
Colombia attempts to lift objects from 1708 shipwreck believed to contain cargo worth billions
The 300-year-old ship is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo from Spanish-controlled colonies, which could be worth billions of dollars if recovered.
The 300-year-old ship is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo from Spanish-controlled colonies, which could be worth billions of dollars if recovered.
Spain's Christmas lottery 'El Gordo' rolls out millions in prizes
Spain's popular lottery known as “EL Gordo" (the fat one) often prompts street and bar celebrations , with winners uncorking bottles of sparkling wine and singing and dancing.
Spain's popular lottery known as “EL Gordo" (the fat one) often prompts street and bar celebrations , with winners uncorking bottles of sparkling wine and singing and dancing.
Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
Mass shooting in downtown Prague kills at least 15 people, wounds 2 dozen more
A mass shooting in downtown Prague has left at least 15 people dead, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
A mass shooting in downtown Prague has left at least 15 people dead, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
US, Venezuela swap prisoners: Maduro ally for 10 Americans, plus fugitive contractor ‘Fat Leonard’
The largest release of American prisoners in Venezuela’s history comes weeks after the Biden administration agreed to suspend some sanctions, following a commitment by Maduro and an opposition faction to work toward free and fair conditions for the 2024 presidential election.
The largest release of American prisoners in Venezuela’s history comes weeks after the Biden administration agreed to suspend some sanctions, following a commitment by Maduro and an opposition faction to work toward free and fair conditions for the 2024 presidential election.
Immigration drives 2nd consecutive year of US population growth, Census Bureau reveals
The number of immigrants to the U.S. jumped to the highest level in two decades this year, driving the nation’s overall population growth.
The number of immigrants to the U.S. jumped to the highest level in two decades this year, driving the nation’s overall population growth.
Iceland volcano: Photos, video show powerful eruption in display of Earth's power
The town of Grindavik was evacuated in November after strong seismic activity damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption.
The town of Grindavik was evacuated in November after strong seismic activity damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption.
Watch: Purse stolen from grieving daughter during mother's funeral
In a disturbing incident, police are on the lookout for a heartless thief who targeted a grieving daughter during her mother's funeral last month.
In a disturbing incident, police are on the lookout for a heartless thief who targeted a grieving daughter during her mother's funeral last month.
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 126 people
More than 700 people were injured in China's deadliest earthquake in nine years, authorities said.
More than 700 people were injured in China's deadliest earthquake in nine years, authorities said.
Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region
The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
EU launches probe into Elon Musk's X for alleged failure to counter illegal content, disinformation
The European Union has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X under its Digital Services Act (DSA).
The European Union has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X under its Digital Services Act (DSA).
Watch: Buenos Aires music festival descends into chaos as storm rips apart stage
A violent storm wreaked havoc at the Fiesta Bresh music festival in Buenos Aires, causing chaos as heavy winds and rain tore apart a stage.
A violent storm wreaked havoc at the Fiesta Bresh music festival in Buenos Aires, causing chaos as heavy winds and rain tore apart a stage.
Mexico's president calls for state prosecutor's ouster after 12 killed at holiday party
Mexico's president has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence.
Mexico's president has called for the resignation of the state prosecutor in Guanajuato in light of the state’s high levels of violence.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
Tensions rise after North Korea conducts first long-range missile test in months
North Korea on Monday conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in five months. It also launched a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday.
North Korea on Monday conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in five months. It also launched a short-range ballistic missile on Sunday.
North Korea launches ballistic missile amid US-South Korea nuclear deterrence talks
North Korea on Sunday fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea said.
North Korea on Sunday fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea said.