Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Train collision in southern Spain leaves 13 injured
In a recent incident in southern Spain, two trains, each carrying 253 people, collided near El Chorro, a village north of Malaga city.
In a recent incident in southern Spain, two trains, each carrying 253 people, collided near El Chorro, a village north of Malaga city.
UN: Migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, drowning more than 60
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
10-year-old boy receives 'Iron Man'-themed bionic arm in early Christmas miracle
A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.
A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.
Israeli airstrike killed a USAID contractor in Gaza, colleagues say
This is a rare report of the killing of someone with U.S.-government ties in the more than two-month war between Israel and Hamas.
This is a rare report of the killing of someone with U.S.-government ties in the more than two-month war between Israel and Hamas.
Notre Dame Cathedral spire gets golden rooster back: see the photos
The new Notre Dame rooster symbolizes resilience amid destruction after the devastating April 2019 fire.
The new Notre Dame rooster symbolizes resilience amid destruction after the devastating April 2019 fire.
US, British warships shoot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea
The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.
The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.
Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills Al Jazeera cameraman, network says
An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian cameraman for the TV network Al Jazeera and wounded its chief Gaza correspondent as they reported at a school in the south of the besieged territory.
An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian cameraman for the TV network Al Jazeera and wounded its chief Gaza correspondent as they reported at a school in the south of the besieged territory.
Pentagon orders US aircraft carrier to remain near Israel as war in Gaza rages on
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is ordering the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier and one other warship to remain in the Mediterranean Sea for several more weeks as Israel's war with Hamas grinds on.
U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is ordering the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier and one other warship to remain in the Mediterranean Sea for several more weeks as Israel's war with Hamas grinds on.
Alex Batty, missing British boy, found alive in France after 6 years
Alex Batty, a 17-year-old from Britain who had been missing since 2017, was found walking alone in the rain in deep rural France.
Alex Batty, a 17-year-old from Britain who had been missing since 2017, was found walking alone in the rain in deep rural France.
New three-and-a-half year cruise will visit 425 ports in 147 countries
The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.
The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.
Prince Harry wins historic lawsuit after judge finds tabloid hacked his phone
Prince Harry was awarded over 140,000 pounds ($180,000) in the first of several lawsuits against British tabloids to go to trial in his battles with the press.
Prince Harry was awarded over 140,000 pounds ($180,000) in the first of several lawsuits against British tabloids to go to trial in his battles with the press.
Video shows Ukrainian council member throw grenades at village meeting; dozens injured
Warning: The video in this article is graphic and may be disturbing to some viewers.
Warning: The video in this article is graphic and may be disturbing to some viewers.
Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.
Watch: Abandoned puppies get holiday-themed names
The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.
The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.
Massive skull of ancient 'sea monster' discovered in England
After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.
After investigating the remains, paleontologists learned that the pliosaur, a prehistoric monster, roamed the planet over 100 million years ago.
Police and customs nab animals, horns and ivory in wildlife trafficking operation
Interpol said it coordinated around 500 arrests worldwide from Oct. 2 to 27. More than 2,000 confiscations of animals and plants were made.
Interpol said it coordinated around 500 arrests worldwide from Oct. 2 to 27. More than 2,000 confiscations of animals and plants were made.
Amsterdam to Detroit flight emergency lands in Canada, passengers housed in military barracks
Due to the unplanned landing, make-shift accommodations for passengers were unusual.
Due to the unplanned landing, make-shift accommodations for passengers were unusual.
'El Chapo' Guzman's mother dead at 94
María Loera, the mother of notorious former drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán died at the age of 94 in Mexico
María Loera, the mother of notorious former drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán died at the age of 94 in Mexico
Watch: Driver flees from police, crashes into pub narrowly missing customers
A 37-year-old man was sentenced to two years in jail after a high-speed police chase culminated in a dramatic crash into a pub in England.
A 37-year-old man was sentenced to two years in jail after a high-speed police chase culminated in a dramatic crash into a pub in England.