CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
Taiwan Air Force officer killed after being ‘inhaled’ by fighter jet’s engine
A Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of a fighter jet, officials said.
Turkish ski resort hotel fire kills at least 76, injures 51 during school holiday
A devastating fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort killed at least 76 people and injured 51 others during a busy school holiday period.
Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.
Ski lift accident in Spain leaves at least 30 injured
At least 30 people were injured, including two seriously, in a ski lift accident at the Astún resort in Spain's Pyrenees.
Princess Kate says her cancer is in remission
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission while revealing few clues about her yearlong battle.
Pregnant American teacher plummets to her death during overseas vacation
The California science teacher fell 164 feet into a gorge while hiking on a Grecian island of Crete last December.
Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau resigns as Liberal leader, marking end of era
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Liberal Party leader, marking the end of his tenure after nearly a decade in power.
These airlines were on time the most in 2024, flight data shows
Here are the airlines and airports that had the best record for punctuality in 2024.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to announce resignation as early as Monday: report
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly expected to resign from his position as early as Monday, according to Canadian media.
Video: Plane wing catches fire during terrifying landing
A passenger captured the terrifying moments a flight in Canada had a crash landing recently.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Watch: Coast Guard rescues 2 men after fishing boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
Two men were dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard near Puerto Rico after their 24-foot fishing vessel ran out of fuel and capsized in rough seas about 5 miles south of Desecheo Island.
Jeju Air plane crashes in South Korea: More than 60 killed after runway accident, fire
A Jeju Air passenger plane carrying about 180 people crashed at Muan Airport in southern South Korea, killing at least 60 people after malfunctioning landing gear caused it to veer off the runway, hit a fence, and catch fire.
Manmohan Singh, India’s former prime minister, dies at 92
Manmohan Singh was one of the longest-serving prime ministers India has had and was the first Sikh to hold the role.
20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.
Sophie Hediger, Swiss Olympic snowboarder, dies in avalanche
Reports say Sophie Hediger and a friend were on expert-level runs at a mountain resort in Switzerland when the tragic accident occurred.
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."