South Africa’s government says it won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
Record-breaking mega coral visible from space is possibly 300 years old
The gigantic standalone coral is about 600 feet in circumference and has grown uninterrupted for three centuries, according to National Geographic Society.
Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.
Amazon Haul to compete with Shein, Temu: What to know
Amazon’s new storefront will primarily feature products for consumers at affordable prices. Here's what you need to know.
Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Sunken WWII US destroyer, known as ‘Dancing Mouse,’ discovered 80 years after battle with Japanese
The USS Edsall, an American warship that sunk during a battle with the Japanese in World War II, has been found more than 80 years after it was lost.
Uluru dazzles visitors with lightning show as park enters hottest season
Visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory witnessed an electrifying lightning display as the region transitions into its hottest season, known as Mai wiyaringkupai/kuli.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
American nurse, 31, killed while vacationing in Budapest
Hungarian officials have a 37-year-old suspect in custody, who is said to have divulged details of the Oregon woman's death.
DOJ unseals criminal charges in thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Trump
A criminal complaint filed in a Manhattan federal court alleges that an unnamed official in Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard instructed a contact to put together a plan to surveil and ultimately kill Donald Trump.
Invasive species never seen before in North America found in California
An invasive species of freshwater mussel never-before-seen in the United States was found in California.
Nissan to cut 9K jobs, reduce CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces 'severe situation'
Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.
Israeli fans 'willfully attacked' after soccer match in Amsterdam; 5 hospitalized
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were assaulted by attackers after a soccer match in Amsterdam, leaving five people hospitalized and dozens arrested, Dutch authorities said.
‘Blobs’ that closed Australian beaches were made of poop, weed, and meth, scientists say
Thousands of mysterious blobs that closed several Sydney beaches last month have been revealed to contain materials “consistent with human generated waste”, scientists at the University of New South Wales said.
Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition
"Raygun," the Australian breaker who was widely ridiculed for her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics, plans to retire from competition.
Officials say Russia plotted to put incendiary packages on planes headed to US
Western officials are investigating Russia’s involvement in a plot to put incendiary devices on planes headed to North America.
$11 cans of 'fresh air' from popular holiday hotspot sold to tourists in Italy
Lake Como Air features a combination of crisp air and a gentle lake mist in a can.
Diamond dust could play a role in climate control efforts, study suggests
Recent research suggests that injecting solid particles into the atmosphere may significantly mitigate stratospheric warming, as the rate continues to climb around the globe.
Russia accused of plotting to plant explosives aboard US-bound airplanes: report
Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada.