See the beautiful new frescoes just uncovered in Pompeii

Archaeologists discovered a hall decorated with frescoes featuring mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War.

U.S. moves "additional assets" to Middle East amid threat of Iranian strike on Israel

The U.S. continues to monitor "credible" threats of an Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, even as reports indicate that Iran is looking to deploy a non-escalatory response.

Young inventor turns heads in Chile with cardboard patrol car

In Antuco, Chile, a 10-year-old named Alfredo Ossess created a stir by driving a cardboard-made patrol car equipped with a beacon, siren, and radio.

Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report

The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.

Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud

Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.

Taiwan earthquake live updates: Trapped rock quarry workers safe

Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.

Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.

7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli airstrike; food charity halts operations in Gaza

World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, has suspended operations in the Gaza region after an Israeli airstrike killed seven members of their team on Monday.

Julian Assange extradition to US delayed by UK court

A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty.

Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark

Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.