Sri Lanka race car mishap claims 7 lives, leaves 20 injured, officials confirm
A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said.
Violence strikes Mexican elections as politicians, candidates are found dead in separate attacks
In a series of recent tragic incidents highlighting the dangers of political participation in Mexico, politicians and mayoral candidates have been killed in separate attacks over the past few months.
Israel strikes site in Iran in retaliation for weekend attack, FOX source says
Israel’s reported response follows Iran’s attack over the weekend. The war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip has inflamed decade-old tensions in the Middle East.
Iran fires ‘air defense batteries’ after sounds of explosions heard
Iran fired "air defense batteries" early Friday morning after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
Iran missile attack spotlights Israel’s missile defense system – including ‘Iron Dome’
All eyes are on Israel following a barrage of drone and missile attacks by Iran over the weekend, as military and foreign policy experts weighed in on the success of Israel's defense system.
Iran seizes Israeli-linked ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran seized an Israeli-linked ship Saturday, the latest attack between the two countries as the Middle East is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation over a suspected Israeli strike earlier this month.
See the beautiful new frescoes just uncovered in Pompeii
Archaeologists discovered a hall decorated with frescoes featuring mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War.
Castaways rescued from remote Pacific island after writing 'HELP' on beach in palm tree fronds
Officials said the men confirmed they were in good health and had access to food and water when their distress message was spotted.
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.
Watch: E-bike battery explodes in flames at London train station
In London, an e-bike battery ignited at Sutton Station, prompting a chaotic scene as passengers fled for safety.
Passenger fined for urinating in cup during delay at Sydney Airport
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
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.
Men dump water on women in this longstanding Easter Monday tradition
The annual tradition dates back hundreds of years and takes place every year in a village in Hungary.
World clocks may lose a second as Earth spins faster
World timekeepers may have to subtract a second from clocks due to Earth's faster rotation.
State, Bay Area organizations work to rescue Americans during Haiti violence
The crisis in Haiti is getting worse. About 80% of Haiti’s Capitol, Port-au-Prince, is now in the control of gangs, and an estimated 1,500 people have been killed in the violence, so far.
Passenger on European cruise goes overboard, disappears after texting wife he felt seasick: report
A 23-year-old passenger on a cruise around Northern Europe went overboard and is missing after reportedly sending his wife a message that he felt seasick.
Two Holland America Line crew members die onboard ship while in the Bahamas
Two Holland America Line crew members died on board Friday while the ship was in the Bahamas, the company said in a statement.
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.
Death toll rises to 115 in Moscow terror attack, 11 suspects arrested
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in Russia in years
Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video message
Kate Middleton, princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.