Largest gold deposit in the world found; worth $83 billion
China has discovered what is being called the world's largest gold deposit, valued at $83 billion, located 12 miles underground in Pingjiang County, according to state media.
9-year-old boy finds 60,000-year-old axe at Shoreham Beach in England
A boy was playing when he found a shiny rock at the beach which turned out to be a "rare" ancient find.
Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire
The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.
World's oldest man, dead at 112, ate this meal every Friday
John Tinniswood, 112, said he considered it "pure luck" that he had a long life – but he ate one thing each week.
3 Americans released from China after years of imprisonment
Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were all released and were designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained.
Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean
The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week
The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.
More than 10% of South Korea's workforce is now robotic, survey finds
Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at a rapid pace. Here's where the U.S. ranks.
American tourist among those killed in mass alcohol poisoning in Laos
An American man was among at least six tourists who were killed in a mass alcohol poisoning case in a popular tourist town in Laos.
Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans disgruntled by election results
A rural village on the Italian island of Sardinia is targeting Americans who are disgruntled by the presidential election results. Homes are selling for as cheap as $1.
Car plummets from parking area into mall, killing 1
A tragic accident occurred at a Guatemala City mall when a car plummeted several floors from a parking area, killing a 22-year-old kiosk worker.
List: Most cost-effective capital cities in the world
Seoul, South Korea, topped the list as the most cost-effective capital city in the world.
New strain of mpox reported in Bay Area, believed to be 1st confirmed case in US
The first case of a new strain of mpox in the United States has been reported in San Mateo County, officials said Saturday.
Fire engulfs hospital ward in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies
A fire tore through a neonatal intensive care unit in a hospital in northern India, killing 10 newborn babies and injuring 16 others, authorities said.
South Africa’s government says it won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
FAA prohibits US airlines from flying to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire
In response to escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned flights to Haiti, limiting crucial humanitarian aid access.
Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti
A Spirit Airlines flight out of Florida was struck by gunfire on Monday while making a landing in Port-au-Prince in Haiti on Monday.
American nurse, 31, killed while vacationing in Budapest
Hungarian officials have a 37-year-old suspect in custody, who is said to have divulged details of the Oregon woman's death.
Prominent figures share reactions following Trump’s election win
With Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 presidential election, world leaders and celebrities are sharing their reactions on social media.
$11 cans of 'fresh air' from popular holiday hotspot sold to tourists in Italy
Lake Como Air features a combination of crisp air and a gentle lake mist in a can.