Israel pulling thousands of troops from Gaza as combat focuses on main southern city

Israel's military said in a statement Monday that five brigades, or several thousand troops, were being taken out of Gaza in the coming weeks for training and rest.

Blast off! India soars into 2024 with space mission to study black holes

India kicked off 2024 with a significant milestone as the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched its second-ever space mission. The PSLV-C58/XPoSat Mission aims to measure X-ray emissions from celestial sources, including black holes.

Japan earthquakes: At least 4 confirmed dead as tsunami warning lowered

The earthquakes in Japan today, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of the main island, Honshu.

Japan earthquakes: Tsunami warnings issued. Follow latest updates

Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.

Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam

Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to abdicate throne on Jan. 14

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.

North Korea's plans for 2024: 3 more spy satellites and more nuclear materials

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, state media reported.

Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

British actor Tom Wilkinson, famous for roles in 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75

Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty," “Michael Clayton" and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," has died, his family said. He was 75.

Watch: Suspected meteor streaks across Birmingham sky, captured on home surveillance footage

A possible meteor streaked across Birmingham, England, captured on home surveillance footage displaying a bright blue light. This event occurred a week after the Ursid meteor shower's peak.

Most notable quotes of 2023

As this year of war, chaos and beauty comes to a close, here are quotes from people around the world who shared their experiences, thoughts and insights.

US announces new weapons package for Ukraine as funds dwindle

The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.

NASA spacecraft to converge with Demon of Chaos asteroid as it nears Earth

NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on a new adventure to intersect the asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian spirit of chaos, as it makes a close approach to Earth.

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' dies

Actor Lee Sun-kyun of the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite" has died, South Korea’s emergency office said Wednesday.