Indonesia earthquake: Death toll rises to 268; 151 still missing

The toll is expected to rise further, but no estimates were immediately available. Officials say another 1,083 people were injured in the 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Monday near the city of Cianjur.

New Zealand will decide on lowering the voting age from 18 to 16

The country’s prime minister supports lowering the voting age, but a change to the law wouldn’t take effect until next year.

Explainer: How will UN climate deal on loss and damage work?

The decision by nations around the world to establish a fund to help poor countries hit hard by a warming planet was one of the most significant since U.N. climate talks began 30 years ago. Here's what you should know about the deal.

2 killed after plane crashes into firetruck upon takeoff in Peru

Luis Ponce La Jara, general commander of the fire department, said two firefighters were killed and one was injured when the truck they were in was struck by the plane.

Traces of explosives found at Baltic Sea pipelines, Sweden says

Danish officials confirmed in October that there was extensive damage to the pipelines caused by "powerful explosions."

Qatar bans alcohol sales at World Cup stadiums in about-face

The decision comes only two days before games start in Qatar and raised questions about how much control FIFA retains over its tournament.

North Korea test-launches ballistic missile capable of striking anywhere in US

North Korea test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a range that could strike anywhere across the U.S.'s mainland, defense officials said Friday. 

WNBA star Brittney Griner transferred to Russian penal colony in Mordovia region

The WNBA star has been placed at Female Penal Colony IK-2 in Yavas, which is in the region of Mordovia – the same area where American Paul Whelan is being held, according to Reuters.

Millions of red crabs invade streets amid annual migration on Australia’s Christmas Island

Millions of red crabs have emerged from their burrows and the rainforests on Australia's Christmas Island to begin their annual migration to the ocean, leading to quite a surreal scene.

Kevin Spacey to face 7 additional sex charges in UK

Kevin Spacey will be charged with seven further sex offenses in Britain, all relating to the same alleged victim, authorities said. The actor now faces 12 charges total in the U.K.

Biden: 'Unlikely' missile that hit Poland was fired from Russia

President Joe Biden convened an "emergency" meeting of the Group of Seven and NATO leaders Wednesday morning for consultations after NATO-ally Poland said a "Russian-made" missile killed two people in the eastern part of its country.

Poland says Russian-made missile fell on country, killing 2

Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the eastern part of the country, killing two people in a blast that Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy decried as “a very significant escalation” of the war.

There are now 8 billion people on Earth, UN report says

The U.N. report says much of the growth expected between now and 2050 is coming from just eight countries.

Iranian government issues first known death sentence linked to recent protests over headscarf law

The ruling likely marks the first death sentence in the trials of those arrested for participating in protests that have swept Iran over the past weeks demanding an end to clerical rule.