Dutch police detain suspect after hostage standoff ends peacefully in nightclub

Dutch authorities have detained a man after he left a nightclub where hostages had been held. It brings a peaceful end to a tense, hours-long standoff.

Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.

This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday

Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.

Woman eating pork rinds accidentally swallows nail

A South American woman found herself in a hospital emergency after inadvertently ingesting a nail that mysteriously found its way into her packet of pork rinds.

Julian Assange extradition to US delayed by UK court

A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty.

Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.

Death toll rises to 115 in Moscow terror attack, 11 suspects arrested

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in Russia in years

Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video message

Kate Middleton, princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.

Kate Middleton: A timeline of her disappearance, diagnosis

For weeks, users speculated about Kate Middleton's whereabouts and health condition. Here’s a timeline of what led to the news of her cancer diagnosis.

Mission of Hope taking donations to help Haiti as violence escalates

As the violence escalates in Haiti, more Americans are trying to leave that country. There is concern Haiti could spiral into anarchy after a powerful gang leader called for a march to the National Palace.

Israel-Hamas war: US calls for vote on UN resolution for cease-fire in Gaza

The United States called for a vote on Friday on a newly revised United Nations resolution that would declare "an immediate and sustained cease-fire" in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. 

A dozen bodies found in Mexico, 5 piled in an SUV and 7 others near the US border with Arizona

Prosecutors in the violent western Mexican state of Jalisco said Wednesday they found five dead bodies piled in a bulletproof SUV, while near the Arizona border authorities found seven more bodies.