Lion captured after escaping from circus near Rome, Italy

Videos posted on social media appeared to show the lion, named Kimba, roaming the residential streets of the seaside town Ladispoli.

Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries

A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.

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.

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."

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.