Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
Light pillars illuminate night sky over Canada
What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.
What looks like a neat photography trick is a beautiful phenomenon made by Mother Nature.
US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1
The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.
The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.
Indian rescuers remove all 41 workers who were trapped in tunnel for 17 days, minister says
The rescue mission was completed after rescuers reached the trapped workers earlier on Tuesday, ending a drawn-out rescue mission that had grabbed the country’s attention for days.
The rescue mission was completed after rescuers reached the trapped workers earlier on Tuesday, ending a drawn-out rescue mission that had grabbed the country’s attention for days.
Thousands of dead and dying rats wash up on shores of Australian coastal town
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, continue releasing hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.
Elon Musk visits Israel to meet leaders amid allegations of antisemitism on X
The billionaire has faced accusations from the Anti-Defamation League and others of tolerating antisemitic messages on the social media platform since purchasing it in 2022.
The billionaire has faced accusations from the Anti-Defamation League and others of tolerating antisemitic messages on the social media platform since purchasing it in 2022.
Watch: Train adorned with Christmas lights rumbles through southern England
The Christmas Train of Lights in southern England kicked off the holiday season last week with its first run ahead of its official opening.
The Christmas Train of Lights in southern England kicked off the holiday season last week with its first run ahead of its official opening.
Christopher Luxon takes oath as New Zealand's Prime Minister, emphasizes economic enhancement as top priority
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy.
Christopher Luxon was sworn in as New Zealand's prime minister on Monday and said his top priority was to improve the economy.
Mother of 2 dies after drinking too much water while medical staff was distracted by phones, inquest finds
Michelle Whitehead, 45, had been admitted to a British medical center in 2021 for a mental breakdown.
Michelle Whitehead, 45, had been admitted to a British medical center in 2021 for a mental breakdown.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, military says
Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.
Hamas had earlier delayed the release of 13 Israelis and four foreigners for several hours, saying Israel had violated the terms of a truce deal that had set the stage for such swaps.
One of world's largest icebergs on the move after it was grounded for 3 decades
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London.
The iceberg is about three times the size of New York City and more than twice the size of Greater London.
Three-year, around the world 'Life at Sea' cruise canceled at the last minute
Life at Sea promised visits to 375 ports across 135 countries for $30,000 a year.
Life at Sea promised visits to 375 ports across 135 countries for $30,000 a year.
At least 4 students killed during stampede at music festival in India
The stampede in India happened when the festival was interrupted by rain, leading the audience to run for shelter.
The stampede in India happened when the festival was interrupted by rain, leading the audience to run for shelter.
Israeli-owned ship attacked by suspected Iranian drone, AP reports
Authorities suspect Tehran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard carried out the assault.
Authorities suspect Tehran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard carried out the assault.
On 1st day of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners
The hostages freed Friday included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar. The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.
The hostages freed Friday included 13 Israelis, 10 people from Thailand and one from the Philippines, according to Qatar. The agreement opened the way for sorely needed aid to flow into Gaza for beleaguered residents.
South African double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world.
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world.