Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills 16, including 3 children, authorities say
South African police say at least 16 people, including three children, have died from a leak of a toxic nitrate gas that was being used by illegal miners to process gold.
Titan sub latest: OceanGate suspends all exploration, commercial operations
Five people were killed during an expedition to the Titanic wreckage in June.
Ricky Martin, Jwan Yosef announce divorce after 6 years of marriage
In an Instagram post, the couple said that they are ending their marriage after long considering “transforming our relationship."
Video shows Russian fighter jets harassing American drones over Syria
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.
What you need to know about the latest wave of civil unrest in France right now
A shocking video of an officer firing at and killing a delivery driver of north African descent triggered nationwide protests.
Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says
In both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.
Israel ends West Bank raid after 12 Palestinians killed
Israel withdrew troops from a West Bank militant stronghold Wednesday, but warned that its most intense military operation in the occupied territory in nearly two decades could be repeated.
Victoria Amelina, award-winning Ukrainian writer, dies after Russian missile attack
The PEN America rights group says award-winning Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina has died from her injuries suffered after a Russian missile attack on a popular restaurant last week.
Video: Mexico navy intercepts 'cartel sub' carrying more than 7,000 pounds of cocaine
The sub was carrying five people from different nationalities who were all arrested on June 26.
Polish boy, 7, falls from ferry to his death, mother also dies trying to save him
Polish police say a 7-year-old child who fell overboard from a passenger ferry in the Baltic Sea and his mother, who jumped into the water after him, are both dead.
Youngest Titanic wreck voyager recounts frightening dive experience: 'Fell unconscious'
Sebastian Harris, the youngest person to ever explore the Titanic wreckage, spoke about his own harrowing experience on an earlier voyage.
MP Motorsport driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff dies after crash at race in Belgium
MP Motorsport driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff, 18, died Saturday after a crash at the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in Belgium, his team said in a statement.
Truck crash in Kenya leaves 51 people killed, 32 injured
A truck rammed into several other vehicles and market traders in western Kenya killing at least 51 people, police said.
France riots: More than 1,300 protesters arrested over teen's killing by police
France's Interior Ministry announced the new figure for arrests around the country, where 45,000 police officers fanned out in a so-far unsuccessful bid to quell violence.
Marvel at never-before-seen octopus nursery found off coast of Costa Rica
An international team of scientists recently explored previously unseen seamounts off of Costa Rica. What they found on their expedition was a new active octopus nursery and witnessed babies hatching.
Winemaker unveils 'world’s largest' bottle of bubbly
The wine bottle stands more than 3.5 feet tall and weighs 160 pounds.
Man breaks record for longest run while on fire: 'Human Torch'
Jonathan Vero is known as "the human torch."
Titan sub latest: Company that retrieved wreckage reveals details about mission
Investigating the debris is a crucial part of a multiagency investigation into why the Titan imploded on its way to view wreckage of the Titanic, killing five.
'Job-leaving agents' help people escape awkwardness of quitting in Japan
In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."
US flies nuclear-capable bombers in new show of force against North Korea
The bombers’ flyover is the latest in a series of temporary U.S. deployments in South Korea in response to North Korea’s push to expand its nuclear arsenal.