VIDEO: Astronaut becomes China's first woman to walk in space
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.
Iraqi officials: Prime minister survives assassination attempt
Iraqi government says prime minister has survived assassination attempt with armed drone; is unharmed.
Iraqi government says prime minister has survived assassination attempt with armed drone; is unharmed.
Oil tanker explodes in Sierra Leone, killing at least 92
The explosion took place late Friday after a bus struck the tanker in Wellington, a suburb just to the east of Freetown.
The explosion took place late Friday after a bus struck the tanker in Wellington, a suburb just to the east of Freetown.
Cancun shooting: 2 killed in apparent drug ‘execution’ on beach, vacationers flee
The two individuals killed had apparently arrived at the beach in front of the Azul Beach Resort and the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun earlier in the day, claiming it was now their territory.
The two individuals killed had apparently arrived at the beach in front of the Azul Beach Resort and the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun earlier in the day, claiming it was now their territory.
Delta Air Lines says international flight bookings have surged 450% amid US reopening
Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Diwali 2021: What to know about the festival of lights
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
Americans at Cancun LGBT+ event in hiding after men with long guns reportedly storm beach
A shooting between rival suspected drug gangs broke out on the beach of a resort in Cancun, Mexico where LGBT events and performances were being held all week.
A shooting between rival suspected drug gangs broke out on the beach of a resort in Cancun, Mexico where LGBT events and performances were being held all week.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Afghan family who fled Taliban's hail of bullets looks to rebuild lives in Hayward
An Afghan family who was forced to flee the Taliban has now resettled in Hayward, leaving the relatives – who are journalists, pizza shop owners and teachers – to rebuild their lives after leaving nearly everything behind.
An Afghan family who was forced to flee the Taliban has now resettled in Hayward, leaving the relatives – who are journalists, pizza shop owners and teachers – to rebuild their lives after leaving nearly everything behind.
CDC asks travelers to avoid Russia, other countries due to high COVID-19 risk
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
New U.S. international travel restrictions take effect on Nov. 8
Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.
China's nuclear force growing faster than predicted, Pentagon says
The Pentagon says China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted just a year ago.
The Pentagon says China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted just a year ago.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
Heather Mack, who killed mom in Bali, indicted on US murder charge
Heather Mack and Tommy Schaefer are charged with conspiring to kill Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, in a federal indictment filed in 2017 and briefly unsealed Wednesday in Chicago’s federal court.
Heather Mack and Tommy Schaefer are charged with conspiring to kill Mack’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, in a federal indictment filed in 2017 and briefly unsealed Wednesday in Chicago’s federal court.
'My name is Cleo': Video shows rescue of 4-year-old missing for weeks
Police confirmed a 36-year-old Carnarvon man, who was not known to the family, had been arrested.
Police confirmed a 36-year-old Carnarvon man, who was not known to the family, had been arrested.
Madagascar on the brink of famine due to climate change, UN warns
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.
Navy probe finds US nuclear-powered submarine hit underwater mountain
The nuclear-powered USS Connecticut hit an uncharted underwater mountain last month, Navy officials said in a statement.
The nuclear-powered USS Connecticut hit an uncharted underwater mountain last month, Navy officials said in a statement.
Elon Musk offers $6B in Tesla stock if UN shows how it will solve world hunger
Elon Musk offered $6 billion worth of Tesla stock if the U.N. food agency could show how the money would “solve world hunger.”
Elon Musk offered $6 billion worth of Tesla stock if the U.N. food agency could show how the money would “solve world hunger.”