Iceland ranks as the most peaceful country on Earth. Here's why the US ranks so low
Belarus, which has agreed to house nuclear weapons for Vladimir Putin, is ranked higher on the global peace index than the United States.
Americans who have crossed into North Korea over the years
The U.S. and U.S.-led United Nations Command say they are working to resolve the situation involving a U.S. soldier who ran into North Korea at a border village.
North Korea silent on apparent detention of American soldier who crossed border
Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King bolted into North Korea while on a tour of the Demilitarized Zone on Tuesday after he was supposed to leave the country and travel to a base in the U.S.
Romanian court rules to keep Andrew Tate under house arrest as human trafficking case continues
A court in Romania’s capital has ruled to extend by another 30 days the house arrest of Andrew Tate, the divisive social media influencer who is charged with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.
Vandals target Walmart heiress's multimillion-dollar superyacht
The incident was related to a protest by an environmental group against carbon emissions.
Pod of 55 pilot whales die after getting stranded on beach in Scotland
A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland.
American soldier facing military disciplinary action flees to North Korea while touring village
Two U.S. officials say Private 2nd Class Travis King had just been released from a South Korean prison where he'd been held on assault charges and was facing military disciplinary actions in the U.S.
US sends nuclear-armed submarine to S. Korea in show of force against N. Korea
The United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea on Tuesday for the first time in four decades, as the allies warned North Korea that any use of the North's nuclear weapons in combat would result in the end of its regime.
Kenya doomsday cult deaths top 400, pastor and dozens of others in custody
The mass graves exhumed Monday, where 12 more bodies were found, are believed to a burial site for followers of a pastor who ordered them to fast to death in order to meet Jesus.
Police, space agency are investigating unknown object found on Australian beach
In the early stages of the investigation, police said it appeared the object did not originate from a commercial aircraft.
Princess Diana's iconic sheep sweater up for auction
The playfully patterned wool jumper featuring a single black sheep amid a pattern of white ones headlines Sotheby’s online Fashion Icons sale in September.
Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak
Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.
Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain impacting global food security
A Kremlin spokesman said Russia would suspend a grain initiative until its demands to get its own agricultural shipments to the world are met.
Jane Birkin, singer and actress who inspired Hermes Birkin handbag, dead at 76
The actress and singer inspired the iconic Hermes Birkin handbag, released in 1984.
Monica De Leon, California woman abducted in Mexico, has been found
The San Mateo woman who was kidnapped in Mexico in November has been found. The FBI announced the safe return of Monica De Leon Saturday morning.
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu rushed to hospital, his office says he is in ‘good condition’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 73, is Israel’s longest serving leader.
Kindergarten teacher executed in China for poisoning 25 students, killing 1
China has seen a rise in school attacks in recent years.
Houston woman detained in Dubai, charged with screaming in public
The last two months are described as "terrifying" for a Houston woman who we're told is being detained in Dubai.
Fashion retailer Shein faces lawsuit citing RICO violations, a law originally used against organized crime
China’s fast fashion retailer Shein is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering.
Doctors reattach boy's head after car accident thanks to 'amazing' surgery
Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, a Jerusalem hospital announced this week.