Australia experiences hottest day on record
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.
Houses of worship attacked with deadly frequency in 2019
Around the world, deadly attacks on houses of worship took place with relentless frequency in 2019.
Around the world, deadly attacks on houses of worship took place with relentless frequency in 2019.
'Rapid exit of corpses' following onstage fire during Les Miserables production
People attending a production of Les Miserables in the United Kingdom thought an onstage fire was part of the production.
People attending a production of Les Miserables in the United Kingdom thought an onstage fire was part of the production.
Toddler carried baby half mile in -31 degree temperatures
Police in Alaska said they are investigating the case of two children who suffered injuries from walking in bitterly cold temperatures after being abandoned by their caretaker.
Police in Alaska said they are investigating the case of two children who suffered injuries from walking in bitterly cold temperatures after being abandoned by their caretaker.
Takanakuy: Peru’s Christmas fighting festival settles the year’s grievances by fist
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
Dream job alert: Queen Elizabeth II looking for Head of Digital Engagement
Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.
Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.
US Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians.
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians.
US, China reach trade deal in principle, awaiting Trump’s sign off, reports say
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports.
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports.
Chile: Plane that vanished en route to Antarctica found
Searchers combing Antarctic seas have recovered parts of a military transport plane and human remains belonging to some of the 38 people aboard who vanished en route to the frozen continent, Chilean officials said Thursday.
Searchers combing Antarctic seas have recovered parts of a military transport plane and human remains belonging to some of the 38 people aboard who vanished en route to the frozen continent, Chilean officials said Thursday.
Supermarket fridge door unhinges, lands on man's neck 'like a guillotine' in freak accident
An 8-foot glass door came off its hinges just as he opened it, reports say.
An 8-foot glass door came off its hinges just as he opened it, reports say.
Death toll rises: 16 dead after New Zealand volcano erupts
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
Get paid $5,000 to live like royalty in a Scottish castle while sipping bottomless coffee for a week
Gevalia Kaffe looking for a queen to sip coffee all day and rule over a Scottish castle.
Gevalia Kaffe looking for a queen to sip coffee all day and rule over a Scottish castle.
'Please take one': People hang coats on Dublin bridge to keep city’s homeless warm
People are leaving coats on a bridge in Ireland for the homeless to wear during the winter. But the #WarmForWinter movement is not sitting well with city officials.
People are leaving coats on a bridge in Ireland for the homeless to wear during the winter. But the #WarmForWinter movement is not sitting well with city officials.
91-year-old German neo-Nazi denied early release
A German court decided Wednesday that a notorious 91-year-old neo-Nazi serving a two-year sentence for Holocaust denial shouldn't be released early.
A German court decided Wednesday that a notorious 91-year-old neo-Nazi serving a two-year sentence for Holocaust denial shouldn't be released early.
'Panic and terror:' San Francisco tourists document deadly volcano eruption
Michael Schade wrote that he and his family, along with his entire tour group, was “literally standing at the edge of the main crater not 30 minutes before” the White Island Volcano erupted.
Michael Schade wrote that he and his family, along with his entire tour group, was “literally standing at the edge of the main crater not 30 minutes before” the White Island Volcano erupted.
Russia banned from Olympics, other international sporting events for 4 years over doping
Evidence shows that Russian authorities tampered with a Moscow laboratory database to hide hundreds of potential doping cases, investigators said.
Evidence shows that Russian authorities tampered with a Moscow laboratory database to hide hundreds of potential doping cases, investigators said.
At least 5 dead, several missing after New Zealand volcano erupts
Police in New Zealand said the site was still too dangerous hours later for rescuers to search for the missing.
Police in New Zealand said the site was still too dangerous hours later for rescuers to search for the missing.
Abandoned baby giraffe befriended by dog in Africa dies
Resident watchdog Hunter seemed to realize something was wrong and didn't leave the baby giraffe’s side, and was there when he died, the orphanage said.
Resident watchdog Hunter seemed to realize something was wrong and didn't leave the baby giraffe’s side, and was there when he died, the orphanage said.
Canada suspects launched marijuana, meth into jail using potato gun: police
Investigators believe the suspects used a "potato gun cannon" to shoot drugs over the fence of a correctional facility.
Investigators believe the suspects used a "potato gun cannon" to shoot drugs over the fence of a correctional facility.
North Korea says it carried out 'very important test' at long-range rocket launch site
North Korea said Sunday it carried out a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site that U.S. and South Korean officials said the North had partially dismantled as part of denuclearization steps.
North Korea said Sunday it carried out a "very important test" at its long-range rocket launch site that U.S. and South Korean officials said the North had partially dismantled as part of denuclearization steps.