President Biden and Brazil's Lula meeting in New York to discuss labor, climate
The two leaders are expected to discuss labor and the environment as the two nations roll out a partnership on workers’ rights.
Danish artist ordered to repay museum after submitting blank canvases: 'Take the money and run'
A Danish artist has been ordered to repay a museum after running off with its money upon being commissioned to create a piece of artwork but instead submitted two empty canvases titled "Take the Money and Run."
North Korea's Kim Jong Un returns from Russia, highlighting strengthened 'Comradely' bonds with Putin
North Korea said Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he deepened “comradely fellowship and friendly ties” with President Vladimir Putin.
Biden urges world leaders at UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine 'be carved up'
The president is trying to rally support for Kyiv’s effort to repel a nearly 19-month-old Russian invasion that has no end in sight.
5 Americans freed from Iran arrive home, embrace loved ones: 'Freedom!'
The Americans were freed as part of a politically risky deal that saw President Joe Biden agree to the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets.
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan, a new high in activity the island calls 'harassment'
China has flown 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new daily high for activity the island considers harassment.
Russia pushes UN's top court to throw out Ukrainian case that seeks to stop Moscow's invasion
Kyiv’s case filed after Russia invaded Ukraine, argues that the attack was based on false claims of acts of genocide in regions of eastern Ukraine and alleges that Moscow was planning carnage in Ukraine.
5 prisoners sought by US in swap with Iran have been freed as part of $6B assets deal
The prisoner swap between the U.S. and Iran was part of a deal that released nearly $6 billion in Iranian funds that had once been frozen.
Missing Van Gogh painting worth millions returned to museum in Ikea bag
Dutch police this week retrieved a Van Gogh painting stolen over three years ago, thanks to a tip from an "art detective" who returned the painting in an Ikea bag.
South Korea teachers rally for new laws to protect them from abusive parents
Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.
New US sanctions target methods allowing Russia to get Western tech for war
The latest sanctions package is one of the biggest imposed by the State and Treasury departments. It targets countries that sell Western technology to Russia that could be used to boost its war effort.
Kim Jong Un gets close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons
Foreign governments and experts believe the North Korean leader will likely supply ammunition to Russia for its war efforts in Ukraine in exchange for receiving advanced weapons or technology from Russia.
American researcher says he thought he would die after 11 days trapped in Turkish cave
Mark Dickey told reporters he never gave up hope while stuck more than 3,000 feet below ground. Dickey was rescued on Tuesday.
Cruise ship in Greenland freed after running aground
Before the cruise ship was freed, authorities reported that three passengers had COVID-19.
No sign of North Korea's Kim as Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings
The U.S. government has warned that the summit between Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin could lead to a deal for North Korea to supply ammunition for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro released early from California halfway house
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo" Guzman, was released Sept. 13.
Ufologist presents alleged 'non-human' bodies to Mexico's Congress
Jaime Maussan presented two alleged alien corpses in windowed boxes. He told Mexico's Congress "we are not alone in this vast universe."
Luxury cruise ship runs aground with 206 passengers on board
It may be days before the closest Navy ship is able to get to the stranded cruise ship. “Our units are far away, and the weather can be very unfavorable,” authorities said.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows full support for Russia after viewing launchpads with Putin
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met for several hours, and it's believed that Putin is seeking North Korea's stockpile of aging ammunition and rockets.
Libya flooding: 10,000 people missing, thousands feared dead after devastating storm
Libya's eastern city of Derna has buried 700 of at least 1,000 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 are reported missing.