Sri Lanka race car mishap claims 7 lives, leaves 20 injured, officials confirm
A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said.
Violence strikes Mexican elections as politicians, candidates are found dead in separate attacks
In a series of recent tragic incidents highlighting the dangers of political participation in Mexico, politicians and mayoral candidates have been killed in separate attacks over the past few months.
Israel strikes site in Iran in retaliation for weekend attack, FOX source says
Israel’s reported response follows Iran’s attack over the weekend. The war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip has inflamed decade-old tensions in the Middle East.
Iran fires ‘air defense batteries’ after sounds of explosions heard
Iran fired "air defense batteries" early Friday morning after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
See it: 'Grumpy' cat shows little gratitude after rescue from tight squeeze
If there were a visual representation of gratitude, it certainly wouldn't resemble this rescued kitty cat.
Video: Cat clings to car door in Dubai flooding before being scooped up by rescuers
Dubai received 6.26 inches of rain on Tuesday, more than two years' worth of rain for the UAE. Residents are being asked to stay home until the flooding subsides.
Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises
Heavy rains lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, flooding portions of major highways and leaving vehicles abandoned on roadways across Dubai. Meanwhile, the death toll in separate heavy flooding in neighboring Oman rose to 18, with others still missing as the sultanate prepared for the storm.
This US airport was named the busiest in the world; see the full list
The list reflects the busiest airports in 2023 and several U.S.-based airports made the top 10.
Oil expected to rise in wake of Iran's attack on Israel
Concerns about Iran's anticipated attack on Israel pushed oil prices higher late last week.
Iran seizes Israeli-linked ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iran seized an Israeli-linked ship Saturday, the latest attack between the two countries as the Middle East is bracing for potential Iranian retaliation over a suspected Israeli strike earlier this month.
See the beautiful new frescoes just uncovered in Pompeii
Archaeologists discovered a hall decorated with frescoes featuring mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War.
U.S. moves "additional assets" to Middle East amid threat of Iranian strike on Israel
The U.S. continues to monitor "credible" threats of an Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, even as reports indicate that Iran is looking to deploy a non-escalatory response.
Castaways rescued from remote Pacific island after writing 'HELP' on beach in palm tree fronds
Officials said the men confirmed they were in good health and had access to food and water when their distress message was spotted.
Young inventor turns heads in Chile with cardboard patrol car
In Antuco, Chile, a 10-year-old named Alfredo Ossess created a stir by driving a cardboard-made patrol car equipped with a beacon, siren, and radio.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
Explosion at Italian hydroelectric plant kills at least 3, leaves many injured
Italian firefighters rescued three injured workers and are searching for potentially missing individuals.
Palestinians return to southern Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, find city unrecognizable
Israeli troops withdrew from Khan Younis on Sunday after months of fighting and bombardment, leaving behind streets reduced to rubble and families searching for their destroyed or damaged homes.
Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Watch: E-bike battery explodes in flames at London train station
In London, an e-bike battery ignited at Sutton Station, prompting a chaotic scene as passengers fled for safety.
Passenger fined for urinating in cup during delay at Sydney Airport
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.