American tourist arrested for smashing ancient Roman statues at Israel museum
The tourist's lawyer said he was suffering from a mental disorder that psychiatrists have labeled the Jerusalem syndrome.
Armed Turkish drone shot down after it came too close to US troops in Syria
The Pentagon says the U.S. military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 meters of American troops in northeastern Syria.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
Parents in Pakistan could face prison for not vaccinating kids against polio
The bill would imprison parents for up to one month if they fail to get their children immunized against polio or eight other common diseases.
Pope Francis opens Vatican meeting, says 'everyone' is welcome to the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
US issues warning on Chinese global disinformation efforts threatening peace and stability
The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.
North Korea denounces US as 'persistent threat,' promises strong response
North Korea slammed the United States over a recent Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent” threat because of weapons of mass destruction.
Bus crash near Italian city of Venice kills at least 21 people
Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro wrote that the scene of the crash was "apocalyptic" and that he had already declared the "city's mourning" for the "numerous victims" who were on the bus.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries under investigation over sexual exploitation allegations
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has initiated a probe into its former CEO, Mike Jeffries, following allegations of sexual exploitation outlined in a BBC News report.
Simone Biles shines as US dominates world gymnastics championships in Belgium
Simone Biles led a dominant performance by the U.S. women at the world gymnastics championships, posting an all-around total of 58.865 to lead qualifying through two subdivisions Sunday.
Nightclub fire kills at least 13, injures several others in Spain
A fire broke out in a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, authorities said.
Workers uncover 8 mummies and pre-Inca objects while expanding gas network in Peru
The mummified bodies were in a seated position, wrapped in cotton cloth and tied with braided ropes made out of Liana.
North Korea wants to expand nuclear weapons production citing 'new Cold War' with US
State media say Kim made the comments during a two-day session of the North’s rubber-stamp parliament which amended the constitution to include his policy of expanding the country’s military nuclear program.
Iconic tree from ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ chopped down, 16-year-old arrested
Images taken show the tree on the ground with a long, straight line through the trunk.
American soldier who crossed into North Korea returns to US, video appears to show
Pvt. Travis King appeared to walk off a plane in San Antonio, Texas, early Thursday. King ran into the North while on a civilian tour of a border village on July 18. He had served in South Korea.
Iraq's prime minister visits victims of wedding fire that killed 100 people
About 250 guests tried to escape the wedding hall after the ceiling panels above a pyrotechnic machine burst into flames.
NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space
A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.
Qatar Airways won't subject female passengers to invasive gynecological exams, exec says
Five Australian women say they were taken off a flight to Sydney at gunpoint by guards and were searched without consent.
Harvest Moon: Last Supermoon of 2023 happens Friday
The Harvest Supermoon will appear bright starting on Thursday before reaching peak illumination Friday morning.
Children among 8 electrocuted as floods wreak havoc in South Africa's Western Cape
Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds since Sunday in South Africa's Western Cape led to the flooding of informal settlements that killed eight in two electrocution incidents.