Brazil's Lula sworn in as president amid a polarized country
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
Ukraine, hit on New Year by Russian missiles, wakes up to grim 2023
Ukrainian officials say Russia is now deliberately targeting civilians, seeking to create a climate of fear and destroy morale.
More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
Mean Mother Nature: Top 5 extreme forces of nature in 2022
From the historic Mauna Loa volcano eruption to a deadly earthquake in Indonesia, 2022 saw some of the most extreme forces of nature.
Benedict XVI: Tributes pour in for pope emeritus as Vatican plans 'simple' funeral
For all his accomplishments and accolades, Benedict will forever be known as the first pope in 600 years to resign.
Video: Chinese fighter jet flies dangerously close to US Air Force plane
The Chinese fighter jet flew so close, the U.S. Air Force pilot had to maneuver to avoid a collision.
Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
World population projected to hit 7.9 billion on New Year’s Day
A combination of births, deaths, and international migration increases the U.S. population by a person every 27 seconds, Census Bureau data finds.
French serial killer 'The Serpent' freed from Nepal prison
Confessed French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for killing American and Canadian backpackers. The crimes were dramatized in a series co-produced by Netflix called "The Serpent."
Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 19, officials say
Thai media reported dozens of Thais were trapped and Cambodian rescuers say calls for help were heard hours after the fire began.
Viking burial site discovered in backyard in Norway
A Viking burial site was discovered in a backyard in Oslo, Norway, where archeologists were brought in to excavate a site in the city's Holmen neighborhood.
Statue of Russian empress Catherine the Great removed in Ukrainian city of Odesa
Since Moscow's invasion, Ukrainian officials have accelerated efforts to erase the vestiges of Soviet and Russian influence from its public spaces.
Russia launches biggest wave of missile strikes in weeks across Ukraine
The attack is the latest in a series of Russian strikes targeting power and water supplies that have increased the Ukrainian population's suffering in freezing weather.
Legendary soccer star Pelé nears 1 month in hospital with no sign of improvement
One of Pelé’s daughters says she and her family are enduring moments of sadness and despair as the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer great’s hospitalization nears one month.
Biggest news stories of 2022: Supreme Court, Russia-Ukraine top headlines
It was another turbulent year in the U.S. and across the globe.
Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
South Korea lifts ban on imported full-body sex dolls
South Korea has formally lifted a ban on the import of full-body sex dolls, ending years of debate over how much the government can interfere in private life.
South Korean military apologizes for failing to down North Korea’s drones
North Korean drones entered South Korean airspace for the first time since 2017 . The drone flights came days after South Korea said North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles, extending its record testing activities this year.
Pope Francis orders return of Parthenon Sculpture fragments to Greece
The Vatican on Friday termed the gesture a “donation” from the pope to His Beatitude Ieronymos II, the Orthodox Christian archbishop of Athens and all Greece.
Ukrainians celebrate Christmas with the West, part with Russia
Yes, this has to do with the war, and yes, they have the blessing of their local church.