Iceland clears town, issues aviation warning amid possible volcanic eruption
Residents of a fishing town in southwestern Iceland left their homes Saturday after increasing concern about a potential volcanic eruption caused civil defense authorities to declare a state of emergency in the region.
Australian man says he survived crocodile attack by biting back
An Australian farmer was attacked last month by a saltwater crocodile in the country's Northern Territory and dragged nearly 10 feet.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says
The U.S. said the first humanitarian pause would be announced Thursday and that the Israelis had committed to announcing each four-hour window at least three hours in advance.
Rare Titanic first-class menu from ill-fated voyage heads to auction
This historic menu, which dates back to the ill-fated ship's voyage from Queenstown to New York, features dishes like spring lamb and "squab à la godard."
Video shows horrifying moments cruise ship passengers 'feared for their lives': 'Tables were flying'
A cruise ship off the coast of the United Kingdom, Saga Cruises' Spirit of Discovery, turned around after entering rough seas Saturday
2023 will almost certainly be the hottest year on record: What this means
This October was the hottest on record globally.
King Charles III promises UK government will 'ease cost of living' while wearing a crown worth billions
King Charles III gave the first "king's Speech" in nearly seven decades all while dripping in jewels and sitting on a golden throne.
Watch: Thousands of 'exceptional' bronze coins found off coast of Sardinia
The rare coins spotted by a diver were produced across the Roman Empire.
European vacation: Flights to major cities have fallen to just hundreds of dollars
Demand for travel to Europe is up, so airlines are increasing flights to meet that demand – which means cheaper flights and more flights for travelers to choose from.
North Gaza cut off by Israeli forces to isolate Hamas as advance on urban center looms
Israeli forces have severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with intense airstrikes overnight, setting the stage for an expected push into the dense confines of Gaza City and an even bloodier phase of the month-old war.
4 men charged in $5.95M gold toilet heist from Winston Churchill's birthplace
Four men were charged Monday over the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, the sprawling English country mansion where British wartime leader Winston Churchill was born.
Climate activists take hammers to famous painting in London museum
Climate activists took hammers to a famous painting in London on Monday while calling for the U.K. to stop new oil and gas projects in the country.
Gaza has lost all communications as Israel continues its siege dividing strip in two
Gaza has lost communications in its third total outage of the Israel-Hamas war, and Israel’s military says it has encircled Gaza City and divided the besieged coastal strip into two.
Photos: Thousands march in support of Palestine all over the world Saturday
From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
Gaza crossing opens for foreign passport holders, wounded as Israeli strikes pound refugee camp
After more than three weeks of siege, the first Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza. Meanwhile, Al-Jazeera television aired footage of devastation in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
Irish police investigate high-value bull sperm heist on farm
Two tanks containing a substantial quantity of cattle semen were stolen from the Ballyness Road area over the course of a few days.
Israel-Hamas war: 5 hostages freed, offering hope to families of more than 200 still captive
Five hostages of Hamas are free, offering some hope to the families of more than 200 others snatched in southern Israel during the militants' deadly rampage on Oct. 7.
Watch: Kitten rescued after getting stuck in car dashboard trying to escape new owner
In Australia, a kitten, possibly attempting an escape, found itself in a tight spot within a car's dashboard during its first ride with a new owner.
Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.