Watch: Coast Guard rescues 2 men after fishing boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
Two men were dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near Puerto Rico after their 24-foot fishing vessel ran out of fuel and capsized in rough seas about 5 miles south of Desecheo Island.
Jeju Air plane crashes in South Korea: More than 60 killed after runway accident, fire
A Jeju Air passenger plane carrying about 180 people crashed at Muan Airport in southern South Korea, killing at least 60 people after malfunctioning landing gear caused it to veer off the runway, hit a fence, and catch fire.
Manmohan Singh, India’s former prime minister, dies at 92
Manmohan Singh was one of the longest-serving prime ministers India has had and was the first Sikh to hold the role.
Sophie Hediger, Swiss Olympic snowboarder, dies in avalanche
Reports say Sophie Hediger and a friend were on expert-level runs at a mountain resort in Switzerland when the tragic accident occurred.
Attack on German Christmas market injures 60 people; at least 2 killed
A car that drove through a crowded outdoor Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, Friday night killed at least two people and injured 60 more, authorities said.
'When pigs fly': Cargo stench causes KLM flight to make unscheduled stop in Bermuda
Airport officials in Bermuda say a plane had to make an unscheduled stop in the island country, thanks to a number of "guests" that were in the plane's cargo hold.
Storm topples 184-foot floating Christmas tree near Rio de Janeiro, killing 1
A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.
Guyana wants to turn Jonestown massacre site into tourist attraction despite objections
The Jonestown massacre in 1978 left more than 900 dead in Guyana, a country in South America. Now, that country is considering turning that site into a tourist attraction.
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.
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.
South Korean president declares martial law in move against opposition party
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, accusing the opposition of "anti-state" activity.
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.
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.