Quick thinking 'mermaid' narrowly escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank
A woman swimming in a mermaid costume had a narrow escape from drowning after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a shopping mall, with the terrifying moment captured on video.
Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve
A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.
France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC
Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.
US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1
The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.
Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce, continue releasing hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Three-year, around the world 'Life at Sea' cruise canceled at the last minute
Life at Sea promised visits to 375 ports across 135 countries for $30,000 a year.
At least 4 students killed during stampede at music festival in India
The stampede in India happened when the festival was interrupted by rain, leading the audience to run for shelter.
Israeli-owned ship attacked by suspected Iranian drone, AP reports
Authorities suspect Tehran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard carried out the assault.
How does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas work and how long will it last?
A cease-fire to facilitate the release of dozens of people taken hostage during Hamas’ raid on Israel is expected to bring the first respite to war-weary Palestinians in Gaza and a glimmer of hope to the families of the captives.
South African double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius granted parole
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole more than a decade after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa in a killing that jolted the world.
Geert Wilders known as the 'Dutch Donald Trump' has massive win in Netherlands election
Geert Wilders, with his sharp tongue, has long been one of the Netherlands’ best-known lawmakers at home and abroad. His populist policies and sometimes unruly hair have caused comparisons with Donald Trump.
Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'
A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.
Israel unveils what it claims is a major Hamas militant hideout beneath Gaza City's Shifa Hospital
The Israeli military on Wednesday unveiled what it claimed was a Hamas military facility under Gaza's largest hospital, showing what appeared to be a subterranean dormitory.
Rainbow Bridge car explosion leaves 2 dead, officials say no sign of terrorism
Authorities say there is no indication of a terrorist attack in the vehicle crash and explosion that left two people dead at a checkpoint on the American side of a U.S.-Canada bridge.
Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday.
Banksy's real name? Street artist appears to reveal identity in lost BBC interview
The famous graffiti artist Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, may have revealed his name in a lost BBC interview from 2003.
Israeli cabinet greenlights cease-fire deal with Hamas, involving the release of hostages
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war now in its seventh week.
Man in El Salvador has last wish honored with wake at nightclub
“Before he died, he told us he wanted his funeral in a discotheque, and that’s exactly what happened," the daughter of the deceased, Katerin Mercedes Bernal, said.