China launches new crew for space station with goal to put astronauts on moon before 2030
The new team, including China’s first civilian astronaut, will return to Earth after completing their six-month mission.
The new team, including China’s first civilian astronaut, will return to Earth after completing their six-month mission.
Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot beaten in prison, lawyer says, and requests better security
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American teen Natalee Holloway, was beaten in a Peruvian prison over the weekend, according to his lawyer, who is requesting better security for his client.
Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American teen Natalee Holloway, was beaten in a Peruvian prison over the weekend, according to his lawyer, who is requesting better security for his client.
Cruise ship Carnival Sunshine pounded by large waves during coastal storm near Charleston, South Carolina
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Passengers aboard the cruise ship Carnival Sunshine were left distressed as large waves churned up by a powerful storm off the Southeast coast pounded the vessel, delaying its return from the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
Italy tourist boat capsizes in storm, leaving 4 dead
A tourist boat capsized in a storm on Italy’s Lago Maggiore in the northern Lombardy region on Sunday.
A tourist boat capsized in a storm on Italy’s Lago Maggiore in the northern Lombardy region on Sunday.
Italian officials stumped after patch of Venice's famed Grand Canal turns fluorescent green
Footage released by Italy’s national firefighters shows a patch of Venice's famed Grand Canal turning a fluorescent green in the Rialto area.
Footage released by Italy’s national firefighters shows a patch of Venice's famed Grand Canal turning a fluorescent green in the Rialto area.
Uganda president signs tough anti-gay bill into law with death penalty in some cases
The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.
The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.
Turkey's Erdogan wins reelection in presidential runoff
A third term gives Erdogan an even stronger hand domestically and internationally, as Turkey plays a key role in NATO.
A third term gives Erdogan an even stronger hand domestically and internationally, as Turkey plays a key role in NATO.
Indian official drains reservoir to retrieve phone he dropped while taking selfie
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
In videos that went viral on social media, the official is seen sitting under a red umbrella as diesel pumps run to drain water from the reservoir.
Pope Francis gets back to work after battling fever
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.
Pope Francis resumed regular appointments on Saturday, one day after canceling his schedule due to a fever.
Man who opened emergency door on South Korea flight said he felt suffocated
The man told police he had suffered stress after losing his job recently.
The man told police he had suffered stress after losing his job recently.
Watch: Lion stuns family on safari, comes within feet of them at campsite
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Passenger opens plane door during flight in South Korea; 12 people injured slightly
Several passengers on board tried to stop the person, who was later detained by police after the airplane landed safely.
Several passengers on board tried to stop the person, who was later detained by police after the airplane landed safely.
How to watch a new supernova explode on Thursday
SN 2023ixf is a Type II supernova, an explosion that occurs after a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses.
SN 2023ixf is a Type II supernova, an explosion that occurs after a massive star runs out of nuclear fuel and collapses.
Grandmother, 95, dies after police shock her with stun gun: 'Community is outraged'
The police officer who fired stun gun has been suspended from duty.
The police officer who fired stun gun has been suspended from duty.
Tina Turner, rock icon, dead at 83
Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer, died Tuesday after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager.
Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer, died Tuesday after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, according to her manager.
Mt. Everest record broken again by Sherpa guide Kami Rita
The veteran Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 28th time Tuesday, beating his own record less than a week after setting it.
The veteran Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest for the 28th time Tuesday, beating his own record less than a week after setting it.
Arrests made in effigy, ongoing racial abuse cases of Spanish soccer player Vinícius Júnior
The Spanish league has filed nine criminal complaints of cases of racial abuse against Vinícius in the last two seasons, with most of them being shelved by prosecutors.
The Spanish league has filed nine criminal complaints of cases of racial abuse against Vinícius in the last two seasons, with most of them being shelved by prosecutors.
Child dropped over Mexico-U.S. border in footage captured by surveillance camera
A heartbreaking scene was captured of a person appearing to drop a child over the Mexico-California border.
A heartbreaking scene was captured of a person appearing to drop a child over the Mexico-California border.
Madeleine McCann: New search begins for UK toddler missing since 2007
Portugal’s Judicial Police released a statement confirming local media reports that they would conduct the search at the request of the German authorities and in the presence of British officials.
Portugal’s Judicial Police released a statement confirming local media reports that they would conduct the search at the request of the German authorities and in the presence of British officials.
El Salvador stampede: 12 dead after soccer stadium crush
Twelve people died Saturday and dozens more were injured when fans pushed through one of the entrance gates at Monumental stadium.
Twelve people died Saturday and dozens more were injured when fans pushed through one of the entrance gates at Monumental stadium.