Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens
South Africa’s Road Accident Fund warns against a disturbing trend of people faking car crashes for compensation, highlighting rising socioeconomic pressures ahead of the holiday season.
Texas Rep. Gene Wu raises concerns about state's potential trade war with China
The State of Texas is taking action against China that some are worried could trigger a trade war with the superpower.
Syria's Assad flees to Moscow after rebels end his regime
Russian state media report that Syria’s President Bashar Assad and his family have fled to Moscow and are being given asylum there.
Syrian government appears to have fallen, prime minister says he's ready to hand over gov't to rebels
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said early Sunday that the government is ready to “extend its hand" to the opposition and hand over its functions to a transitional government.
Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.
Trump effect? Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust ever
Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in a historic bust, with experts linking the timing to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats.
Chinese national allegedly bought guns in Texas, shipped them to North Korea
Federal immigration authorities say a Chinese man, living in California illegally, bought guns in Texas and shipped them to North Korea.
Notre Dame to reopen 5 years after fire with Trump in attendance: What to know
Five years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public. Here's what to know about the devastating fire and reopening.
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.
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.
Houston man among 3 released from Chinese prison
A Houston man sentenced to death in a Chinese prison is set to be released after 12 years, the White House said Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.