Zelenskyy pleads his case on Capitol Hill, White House as aid package for Ukraine risks collapse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Americans his country is fighting for “our freedom and yours” as he made an impassioned for Congress to approve more assistance to fight Russia’s invasion.
Police and customs nab animals, horns and ivory in wildlife trafficking operation
Interpol said it coordinated around 500 arrests worldwide from Oct. 2 to 27. More than 2,000 confiscations of animals and plants were made.
Amsterdam to Detroit flight emergency lands in Canada, passengers housed in military barracks
Due to the unplanned landing, make-shift accommodations for passengers were unusual.
Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visit as Ukraine funding stalls in Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is warning that “when the free world hesitates, that’s when dictatorships celebrate.”
'El Chapo' Guzman's mother dead at 94
María Loera, the mother of notorious former drug lord Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán died at the age of 94 in Mexico
Watch: Driver flees from police, crashes into pub narrowly missing customers
A 37-year-old man was sentenced to two years in jail after a high-speed police chase culminated in a dramatic crash into a pub in England.
BTS members RM and V start military service in South Korea
The management agency of the popular K-pop band BTS says two of the group members, RM and V, have begun their mandatory military duties under South Korean law.
Prince William, Kate Middleton share 2023 family Christmas card
The Prince and Princess of Wales beamed as they posed with their sons Prince George and Prince Louis, and their daughter Charlotte in the photo that they shared for the holidays.
US vetoes UN resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The U.S. was the only country to vote against calls for a ceasefire in Gaza. The United Kingdom abstained from the vote.
Unexpected guest drops in on podcast, upstaging discussion
"It’s only a carpet python," the Australian guest coolly said before continuing with his talk. "He’s the rodent control officer."
Putin to seek 5th presidential term in Russia, extending his rule of over 2 decades
Vladimir Putin, 71, is already the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin.
Notre Dame reopening: 1 year until cathedral reopens to public after devastating fire
With the reopening of the world-famous Paris landmark drawing closer by the day, they’re now beginning to picture their return to the place they call home.
Notre Dame cathedral to reopen in 1 year after devastating fire in 2019
Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.
Air Force sergeant from Central Florida among 8 killed in Osprey crash in Japan
Air Force Special Operations Command said Tuesday it has identified the eight service members lost when their Osprey crashed off the coast of Japan last week and was now focused on recovering all of their bodies and the aircraft debris.
US announces visa bans to Jewish Israeli settlers who attack West Bank Palestinians
In a rare punitive move against Israel, the State Department says it will impose travel bans on extremist Jewish settlers implicated in a rash of attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
BBC reporter alleges Kelsey Grammer's Trump support led to shortened interview
"Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer told the BBC that he is still a Trump supporter, which apparently caused the interview to end.
Daddy Yankee retires from reggaeton to devote his life to Christianity
The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.
'Ram raiding' is a new violent burglary trend targeting brick-and-mortar businesses
Also known as 'crash and grab,' this crime involves crashing a stolen vehicle through a storefront.
China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
UK boy wants Apple to redesign its 'offensive' nerd emoji
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.