Iran denies downing plane, says US and Canada should share evidence

Western leaders said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a missile just hours after Iran launched around a dozen ballistic missiles at two U.S. bases in Iraq.

US firefighters greeted with cheers, applause as they arrive in Australia 

Another round of U.S. firefighters arrived in Australia this week with their gear in tow to help battle wildfires that have killed 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes. 

House approves measure to restrain Trump’s actions on Iran

The House vote was scheduled shortly after a briefing on Iran Wednesday by top administration officials that many Democrats criticized as lacking specific justification for the killing.

Lizzo volunteers at Australian food bank to support wildfire victims while on tour

The "Good as Hell" singer took time out of her schedule to stop at a local food bank while on tour in Australia and help victims affected by wildfires in the country.

Carnival insists progress in curbing cruise ship pollution

At one point in a hearing, Senior U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz asked Carnival Chairman Micky Arison directly whether he'd taken any steps personally to improve the environmental compliance of the ships.

Queen addresses Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to 'step back' from royal duties

The Queen's Office at Buckingham Palace released a statement Wednesday after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they are stepping back as senior members of the royal family. 

Baby left on balcony to sleep in 'fresh air' freezes to death

Local media reported the 40-year-old woman had placed her seven-month-old baby boy, who was in a stroller at the time, on the balcony of an apartment building so the child could sleep in the fresh air.

176 people killed in Ukrainian plane crash in Iran

Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian president, ordered a sweeping inspection of all civil airplanes in the country, "no matter the conclusions about the crash in Iran."

Trump pressed to detail what prompted strike on Iran general

President Donald Trump and his top advisers are under pressure to disclose more details about the intelligence that led to an American airstrike that killed top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.

Iran strikes back at US with missile attack at air base

Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, firing a series of surface-to-surface missiles at two Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops and warning the United States and its allies in the region not to retaliate.

Volunteers knit koala mittens, joey pouches for Australia wildlife injured by bushfires

knitters and crafters all over the world have answered the call to action, making thousands of protective pouches and blankets for native wildlife displaced by the crisis.