Javier Milei, a fervent right-wing populist, secures Argentina's presidency
Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.
Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.
Record-shattering roller coaster simulates falling from cliff with 155 mph speeds
A theme park in Saudi Arabia unveiled a new roller coaster that’s expected to be the tallest and fastest in the world when patrons catch their first ride next year.
A theme park in Saudi Arabia unveiled a new roller coaster that’s expected to be the tallest and fastest in the world when patrons catch their first ride next year.
Icelandic town braces for volcano as locals prepare to stay away for months
People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt.
People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt.
Taylor Swift postpones Rio de Janeiro show, citing record heat a day after fan dies during concert
Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer’s Instagram.
Taylor Swift postponed an Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro Saturday after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show, according to a message posted on the singer’s Instagram.
World's most sought-after scotch whisky sets auction record at $2.7M
A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world sold Saturday for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million), an auction record for a bottle of wine or spirits.
A bottle of Scotch whisky billed as “the most sought-after” in the world sold Saturday for almost 2.2 million pounds ($2.7 million), an auction record for a bottle of wine or spirits.
Taylor Swift 'devastated' after fan dies at Brazil concert
Taylor Swift shared a note about the fan's death on social media: she said she had a "shattered heart."
Taylor Swift shared a note about the fan's death on social media: she said she had a "shattered heart."
UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza amid communications blackout
The communications blackout is now in its second day, largely cutting off Gaza’s 2.3 million people from one another and the outside world, as well as paralyzing the coordination of aid.
The communications blackout is now in its second day, largely cutting off Gaza’s 2.3 million people from one another and the outside world, as well as paralyzing the coordination of aid.
Biden tells Asia-Pacific leaders US 'not going anywhere'
President Joe Biden has made America's case to CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco that the United States is committed to high standards in trade that will benefit economies across the Pacific.
President Joe Biden has made America's case to CEOs attending the Asia-Pacific summit in San Francisco that the United States is committed to high standards in trade that will benefit economies across the Pacific.
Internet, phone networks collapse in Gaza, threatening to worsen humanitarian crisis
The communications breakdown largely cuts off Gaza's 2.3 million people from each other and the outside world, worsening the severe humanitarian crisis in southern Gaza, even as Israeli airstrikes continue there.
The communications breakdown largely cuts off Gaza's 2.3 million people from each other and the outside world, worsening the severe humanitarian crisis in southern Gaza, even as Israeli airstrikes continue there.
Runner banned for 12 months for using car in race
Joasia Zakrzewski admitted to using a car to complete part of a 50-mile race in April.
Joasia Zakrzewski admitted to using a car to complete part of a 50-mile race in April.
Chinese president Xi signals more pandas will be coming to the United States
The bears have long been the symbol of the U.S.-China friendship since Beijing gifted a pair of pandas to the National Zoo in Washington in 1972.
The bears have long been the symbol of the U.S.-China friendship since Beijing gifted a pair of pandas to the National Zoo in Washington in 1972.
China's Xi Jinping tells Biden as talks open: 'Planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed'
U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications.
U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications.
Israeli forces raid al-Shifa Hospital, where hundreds of patients are stranded by fighting
Israeli troops stormed into Gaza’s largest hospital, searching for traces of Hamas inside and beneath the facility filled with hundreds of patients, including newborns, who have gone for days without electricity and with little food as fighting raged around them.
Israeli troops stormed into Gaza’s largest hospital, searching for traces of Hamas inside and beneath the facility filled with hundreds of patients, including newborns, who have gone for days without electricity and with little food as fighting raged around them.
FBI adds Haitian gang leader on 10 Most Wanted list for abduction, murder of US citizens
The FBI added a Haitian gang leader to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on Wednesday for the kidnapping and slaying of American missionaries in that country.
The FBI added a Haitian gang leader to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on Wednesday for the kidnapping and slaying of American missionaries in that country.
75-year-old woman dies after ferry boat capsizes on excursion in Bahamas, officials say: 'It was terrifying'
An American tourist is dead, travelers are traumatized and an investigation is underway after a ferry boat sunk in the Bahamas.
An American tourist is dead, travelers are traumatized and an investigation is underway after a ferry boat sunk in the Bahamas.
Armed gang takes hundreds of women and children hostage at Haiti hospital
The director of a Haiti medical center is pleading for help after an armed gang burst into the hospital and took hostage hundreds of women, children and newborns.
The director of a Haiti medical center is pleading for help after an armed gang burst into the hospital and took hostage hundreds of women, children and newborns.
Adam Johnson death: Suspect arrested in England
Police in England say they have made an arrest in connection to the death of Adam Johnson, a hockey player from Minnesota who was killed while on the ice in October.
Police in England say they have made an arrest in connection to the death of Adam Johnson, a hockey player from Minnesota who was killed while on the ice in October.
Watch: 'World's most dangerous bird' emerges from ocean in Australia, stunning beachgoers
"We’re not sure how long this animal was in the water or why it went for a swim but the footage is astonishing," Australian wildlife officials said.
"We’re not sure how long this animal was in the water or why it went for a swim but the footage is astonishing," Australian wildlife officials said.
Amazon deforestation reaches lowest level in 5 years
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
Watch: Russian-born mayor in Colombian town legally proves he's not a hologram
Russian-born Mayor Mikhail Krasnov of Tunja, Colombia, faced an unusual challenge as he had to prove his authenticity and dispel hologram and microchip implantation accusations through a legal action known as "tutela."
Russian-born Mayor Mikhail Krasnov of Tunja, Colombia, faced an unusual challenge as he had to prove his authenticity and dispel hologram and microchip implantation accusations through a legal action known as "tutela."