Sidewalk sinkhole swallows woman alive
A 26-foot-deep hole suddenly opened in a sidewalk Friday, swallowing a tourist who was one day from ending her months-long vacation to Malaysia.
2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana; largest since 1905
A fist-sized, 2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana is the largest diamond to be unearthed in more than a century.
Police arrest a man climbing the Eiffel Tower, prompting an evacuation hours before closing ceremony
French police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.
Paris Olympics medal count: US has the most, but which country has the most golds?
The 2024 Olympics are done. Here’s where the USA and other countries stack up in terms of medal count.
Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say
An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
Brazil plane crash kills all 61 aboard; cause unclear
Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.
Scientists in Japan warn of possible 'major earthquake' in wake of magnitude 7.1 quake Thursday
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.
Titan submersible crew experienced 'terror and mental anguish' before death, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit claims the crew endured "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster and accuses the sub's operator of gross negligence. Nargeolet was among five people who died during the voyage to the Titanic wreck site.
Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials
The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
Titanic submersible implosion: Coast Guard holding September hearing
The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.
North Korean officials seek medicines for leader’s obesity-related health issues, South Korea says
South Korea's spy agency said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has regained weight and has obesity-related health problems including high blood pressure and diabetes.
'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say
An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Mom of 2 and contract worker faces foreclosure due to alleged missed payments from Vinivia
A mom of two says she was in danger of foreclosure after Vinivia, the company where she was a contract worker, allegedly missed payment deadlines.
Pilot sole survivor after plane crashes near Nepal airport, claiming 18 lives
A Saurya Airlines flight crashed shortly after taking off from Kathmandu, Nepal, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of 18 out of 19 people on board.
Tequila factory explosion kills at least 6 in Mexico
An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.
Iran advances in nuclear bomb development, U.S. officials warn
U.S. officials have raised alarms as Iran makes significant strides in developing key components for a nuclear bomb. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting Iran's accelerated progress since April and the potential global security risks.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for espionage charges. Here's what to know.
Rare video shows uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in Amazon rainforest
Members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe were recently seen on a riverbank in a remote part of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.