Typhoon Noru slams into north Philippines, thousands evacuated
Typhoon Noru hit the coastal town of Burdeos on Polillo Island in Quezon province shortly before nightfall.
Typhoon Noru hit the coastal town of Burdeos on Polillo Island in Quezon province shortly before nightfall.
At least 77 dead when boat carrying migrants sinks off Syria
At least 77 migrants drowned when a boat they boarded in Lebanon sank off Syria's coast, Syria's health minister said Friday, in one of the deadliest such shipwrecks in the eastern Mediterranean.
At least 77 migrants drowned when a boat they boarded in Lebanon sank off Syria's coast, Syria's health minister said Friday, in one of the deadliest such shipwrecks in the eastern Mediterranean.
Doctors remove 50 large batteries from woman’s stomach, colon
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
32 whales rescued out of 230 found stranded in Australia, officials say
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Rescue teams in Australia have saved 32 pilot whales following a mass stranding this week of more than 200 in a remote part of Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
Futuristic, ‘floating’ SeaPods will offer eco-friendly aquatic living
Ocean Builders is building both SeaPods, which are for aquatic living, and GreenPods, which are for living on land.
Ocean Builders is building both SeaPods, which are for aquatic living, and GreenPods, which are for living on land.
Iran protests: At least 9 killed as demonstrations over woman’s death spread
Protests began in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini held by the country’s "morality police" for allegedly incorrectly wearing her state-mandated headscarf, a violation of the country's strict dress code.
Protests began in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini held by the country’s "morality police" for allegedly incorrectly wearing her state-mandated headscarf, a violation of the country's strict dress code.
Ukraine's Mariupol steel plant defenders, Putin ally exchanged in prisoner swap
Zelenskyy said 215 Ukrainian and foreign citizens were freed as part of the deal, with the help of Turkish and Saudi mediation efforts.
Zelenskyy said 215 Ukrainian and foreign citizens were freed as part of the deal, with the help of Turkish and Saudi mediation efforts.
Putin orders partial military call-up, sparking protests
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists Wednesday to bolster his forces in Ukraine, a deeply unpopular move that sparked rare protests across the country and led to almost 1,200 arrests.
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists Wednesday to bolster his forces in Ukraine, a deeply unpopular move that sparked rare protests across the country and led to almost 1,200 arrests.
2 US military vets captured in Ukraine released by Russian-backed forces
Relatives say two U.S. military veterans who were captured while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces are among 10 people released by Russian-backed separatists in a prisoner exchange.
Relatives say two U.S. military veterans who were captured while fighting alongside Ukrainian forces are among 10 people released by Russian-backed separatists in a prisoner exchange.
Scientists think they’ve found a rare 'dinosaur mummy' in Canada
Scientists believe they've discovered a rare "dinosaur mummy," where the entire skeleton may be preserved in a rocky hill in Canada. Parts of the dinosaur's skeleton could be seen protuding from the hillside — and appear to even be covered in fossilized skin.
Scientists believe they've discovered a rare "dinosaur mummy," where the entire skeleton may be preserved in a rocky hill in Canada. Parts of the dinosaur's skeleton could be seen protuding from the hillside — and appear to even be covered in fossilized skin.
Russians rush to leave country after Putin's partial military reservist call-up
Large numbers of Russians have rushed to book one-way tickets out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.
Large numbers of Russians have rushed to book one-way tickets out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.
Canada likely to drop vaccine requirement to enter, official says
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Canada will likely drop the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for people who enter Canada by the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Biden accuses Putin of violating United Nations charter with 'brutal, needless' war
The crux of President Biden's visit to the U.N. is a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
The crux of President Biden's visit to the U.N. is a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
Baby pulled alive from rubble 26 hours after Jordan building collapse
Authorities said a four-month-old girl was “sleeping peacefully” under piles of rubble when crews rescued her.
Authorities said a four-month-old girl was “sleeping peacefully” under piles of rubble when crews rescued her.
Putin sets partial military call-up in Russia, makes veiled threats on nukes
The total number of reservists to be called up in Russia could be as high as 300,000.
The total number of reservists to be called up in Russia could be as high as 300,000.
Rescue efforts underway after 230 whales stranded on Australian shore
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
Water.org, co-founded by actor Matt Damon, announces $1 billion plan for water access
Water.org announced a $1 billion plan Tuesday to help 100 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America get lasting access to water and sanitation.
Water.org announced a $1 billion plan Tuesday to help 100 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America get lasting access to water and sanitation.
Deadly Hurricane Fiona batters Turks and Caicos Islands before heading toward Bermuda
Hurricane Fiona could pass very close to Bermuda late Thursday or early Friday, potentially as a powerful Category 4 hurricane.
Hurricane Fiona could pass very close to Bermuda late Thursday or early Friday, potentially as a powerful Category 4 hurricane.
UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
With Brittney Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseason
Brittney Griner’s highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.
Brittney Griner’s highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.