New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Scientists divert lightning strikes using lasers
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
10 dismembered bodies found buried in central Mexico, authorities say
Nine men connected to a drug cartel were arrested after the men kidnapped a woman and began cutting off her fingers, prosecutors said.
Nine men connected to a drug cartel were arrested after the men kidnapped a woman and began cutting off her fingers, prosecutors said.
Argentinian girl, 12, dies after attempting TikTok choking challenge, reports say
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
China records 1st population decline in decades as births drop
China has long been the world's most populous nation but is expected to soon be overtaken by India — if it has not already.
China has long been the world's most populous nation but is expected to soon be overtaken by India — if it has not already.
Kevin Spacey receives lifetime award in Italy ahead of sex assault trial
Spacey received a lifetime achievement award from the museum, discussed key roles during a master class and then introduced the 1999 film “American Beauty,” for which he won his second acting Oscar, to a sold-out crowd.
Spacey received a lifetime achievement award from the museum, discussed key roles during a master class and then introduced the 1999 film “American Beauty,” for which he won his second acting Oscar, to a sold-out crowd.
Greta Thunberg removed by German police from site of mass-climate change protest at coal mine
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
Boy who lost father fulfills wish to lead police patrol on toy bike
The video showed Harry Farrell taking four officers on special patrol through his street.
The video showed Harry Farrell taking four officers on special patrol through his street.
Co-pilot killed during Nepal flight lost pilot husband in 2006 plane crash
Anju Khatiwada, 44, had already logged thousands of flight hours and had actually flown the 27-minute flight from Nepal’s capital to Pokhara before.
Anju Khatiwada, 44, had already logged thousands of flight hours and had actually flown the 27-minute flight from Nepal’s capital to Pokhara before.
Italy's No. 1 wanted Mafia boss arrested after 30 years on the run
A young man when he went into hiding, Matteo Messina Denaro is now 60. He was convicted of dozens of murders and faces multiple life sentences.
A young man when he went into hiding, Matteo Messina Denaro is now 60. He was convicted of dozens of murders and faces multiple life sentences.
Ukraine strike deaths rise to 40; Russia seen preparing long war
The attack on the apartment building came amid a barrage of Russian cruise missiles across Ukraine. Rescue crews are working to find victims and survivors.
The attack on the apartment building came amid a barrage of Russian cruise missiles across Ukraine. Rescue crews are working to find victims and survivors.
Nepal plane crash: Flight data, voice recorders retrieved from site
Officials say at least 69 of the 72 people aboard were killed, and they believe the three missing individuals are also dead. Rescuers are still searching the debris Monday for them.
Officials say at least 69 of the 72 people aboard were killed, and they believe the three missing individuals are also dead. Rescuers are still searching the debris Monday for them.
Nepal plane crash: 68 dead, 4 missing in resort town Pokhara
The flight, which had 72 people aboard, was landing at a newly opened airport in the resort town of Pokhara when it crashed into a gorge.
The flight, which had 72 people aboard, was landing at a newly opened airport in the resort town of Pokhara when it crashed into a gorge.
Prince Harry’s 'Spare' sets world record for fastest-selling non-fiction book
It came after 1.43 million copies were sold during its first-day sale in the UK, US, and Canada.
It came after 1.43 million copies were sold during its first-day sale in the UK, US, and Canada.
Andrew Tate: Romania seizes cars, other assets in investigation
Romania's National Agency for the Administration of Unavailable Assets said in a statement that it removed a total of 15 luxury cars, 14 designer watches and cash in several currencies.
Romania's National Agency for the Administration of Unavailable Assets said in a statement that it removed a total of 15 luxury cars, 14 designer watches and cash in several currencies.
China reports 60,000 COVID-related deaths since early December
The deaths were reported after complaints that China was failing to release data from its latest COVID-19 emergency.
The deaths were reported after complaints that China was failing to release data from its latest COVID-19 emergency.
Ukrainian surgeons successfully remove live grenade from soldier's body
The unidentified soldier is recovering and will receive further rehabilitation.
The unidentified soldier is recovering and will receive further rehabilitation.
Suspect formally charged with murder in assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe
Tetsuya Yamagami told police that he killed former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe because of his apparent links to a religious group he hated, authorities said.
Tetsuya Yamagami told police that he killed former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe because of his apparent links to a religious group he hated, authorities said.
Andrew Tate: Divisive influencer loses appeal against asset seizures
Prosecutors investigating the case have seized 15 luxury cars, including some owned by Andrew Tate and his brother, and more than 10 properties and land owned by companies registered to them.
Prosecutors investigating the case have seized 15 luxury cars, including some owned by Andrew Tate and his brother, and more than 10 properties and land owned by companies registered to them.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.