Greek Coast Guard defends actions after over 500 migrants found dead in shipwreck
The Coast Guard argued that any effort to tow the overcrowded trawler or move hundreds of unwilling people onto nearby ships would have been too dangerous.
Searchers who found children missing for 40 days turned to ayahuasca for help
Searchers say ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic cocktail, led them to the four children who'd been missing in the Amazon jungle for 40 days after a plane crash.
Bus full of seniors heading to casino in Canada collides with truck, killing 15
“The public is reeling and asking a lot of questions..." an official said. “Death on this scale is never normalized for us."
'Better than before': Pope Francis leaves hospital 9 days after operation
"Still alive,'' the pope quipped when a reporter asked how he was while leaving the hospital on Friday.
American arrested for pushing tourists into ravine near famous German castle, killing 1
Authorities say an American man has been arrested over the death of one U.S. tourist and an assault on another near Neuschwanstein castle in southern Germany after he allegedly pushed the two women down a steep slope.
2 Americans found dead in hotel room in Mexico's Baja California
The Americans are believed to have died in El Pescadero, Mexico, after inhaling gas.
Germany to provide $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024
The compensation includes $888.9 million to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors.
Death toll rises in fungal meningitis outbreak tied to procedures in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials have specifically linked two clinics to the fungal meningitis outbreak, both of which closed last month.
American Airlines ends free checked luggage for many international travelers
Flying will become even more expensive for basic economy passengers traveling internationally.
Relatives fight for custody of siblings who survived Colombian plane crash
A custody battle has broken out among relatives of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and 40 harrowing days alone in the Amazon rainforest in an extraordinary showing of youthful resilience that captivated people around the world.
Swiss teen Celine Naef defeats Venus Williams at the Libema Open
Seven-time major champion Venus Williams lost her first competitive singles match since injuring her hamstring in January, succumbing to 17-year-old Celine Naef 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 at the Libema Open grass-court tournament on Tuesday.
Drinking alcohol could increase risk of more than 60 diseases, study suggests
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
22 US troops injured in helicopter accident in Syria, military says
The U.S. military said the cause of the helicopter crash was under investigation and that no enemy fire was involved.
Israeli opposition leader testifies that Netanyahu pushed him to back tax breaks for Hollywood stars
Netanyahu is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate scandals involving powerful media moguls and wealthy associates.
11-year-old girl on Turkish Airlines flight dies after falling ill, company says
The plane made an emergency landing Sunday in Budapest, Hungary, in an attempt to save the child, but first responders there were unsuccessful.
BTS anniversary: South Koreans celebrate 10 years of K-pop group
Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks were lit up in purple as the country celebrates the 10th anniversary of BTS, whose global popularity is a source of national pride.
Silvio Berlusconi, billionaire mogul and ex-Italian leader, dies at 86
Silvio Berlusconi used his television networks and immense wealth to launch his long political career, inspiring both loyalty and loathing.
US to rejoin UNESCO and pay back millions in dues, to counter China's influence
The U.S. government would pay its 2023 dues plus $10 million in bonus contributions for Holocaust education, preserving cultural heritage in Ukraine, journalist safety, and science and technology education.
Rollover bus crash kills, injures wedding guests visiting Australia's wine country
A bus carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia's wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25, police said Monday.