Dozens of students presumed buried under rubble of school in Indonesia
Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors.
Canada, UK, Australia formally recognize Palestinian statehood
The announcements of recognizing Palestinian statehood have angered Israel and the United States, who argue it emboldens extremists.
World stone-skimming championship rocked by cheating scandal
A handful of people vying to be the next world champion of stone-skimming were disqualified from the annual contest in Scotland after a cheating scandal.
French president’s wife to offer evidence she is a woman in defamation case: reports
French First Lady Brigitte Macron will present photos and scientific evidence in a US court as part of a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens, according to reports.
US says Colombia failing to meet drug war obligations amid record cocaine output
The Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time since 1997, citing soaring cocaine production and worsening relations with President Gustavo Petro’s government.
Explosion in Madrid leaves 1 dead, 25 hurt; cause under investigation
A suspected gas leak explosion ripped through a three-story building in Madrid on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 25 others.
Zookeeper in Thailand dies after being attacked by lions in front of visitors
The zookeeper had exited his vehicle before he was attacked from behind.
Australia woman jailed for life over deadly poisoning of in-laws
Erin Patterson, 50, has been sentenced to life in prison with a non-parole period of 33 years for poisoning four of her estranged husband’s relatives with death cap mushrooms.
Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
300K kilos of 'meth precursor chemicals' seized at Port of Houston, feds say
Federal officials claim the chemicals were sent from China with the intent to go to a Mexican drug cartel. The amount of chemicals allegedly could've produced over $500 million in methampetamine.
Lisbon funicular crash kills 15; cause under investigation
A historic Lisbon streetcar, the Elevador da Glória, derailed on Wednesday evening, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others.
Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why
Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures thousands as survivors dig through rubble
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.
Africa is much bigger than most maps show, and a new campaign wants that fixed
A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a modern map that shows Africa’s true size.
Former Russian Miss Universe contestant, 30, dies after elk smashes through windshield
A model and former Miss Universe contestant from Russia died last week from injuries she suffered after an elk crashed through the windshield of her Porsche, according to a report.
Missing American hiker found dead in remote mountains over a month after disappearing: Reports
Guilford Cole Henderson's body was located in a remote Pyrenees area after search dogs and drones were deployed.
State Department issues updated Mexico travel advisory: What to know
Homicide, kidnapping, carjacking and robbery are some of the biggest crimes of concern for U.S. travelers to Mexico.
2 boxers die from brain injuries after fights in Japan
Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall.
Trump could meet Putin in person to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, White House says
President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a White House official.