5 prisoners sought by US in swap with Iran have been freed as part of $6B assets deal
The prisoner swap between the U.S. and Iran was part of a deal that released nearly $6 billion in Iranian funds that had once been frozen.
Missing Van Gogh painting worth millions returned to museum in Ikea bag
Dutch police this week retrieved a Van Gogh painting stolen over three years ago, thanks to a tip from an "art detective" who returned the painting in an Ikea bag.
South Korea teachers rally for new laws to protect them from abusive parents
Thousands of teachers are protesting for more legal protection from bullying by parents, a rising problem in a country known for its brutally competitive school environments.
New US sanctions target methods allowing Russia to get Western tech for war
The latest sanctions package is one of the biggest imposed by the State and Treasury departments. It targets countries that sell Western technology to Russia that could be used to boost its war effort.
Kim Jong Un gets close look at Russian fighter jets as his tour narrows its focus to weapons
Foreign governments and experts believe the North Korean leader will likely supply ammunition to Russia for its war efforts in Ukraine in exchange for receiving advanced weapons or technology from Russia.
American researcher says he thought he would die after 11 days trapped in Turkish cave
Mark Dickey told reporters he never gave up hope while stuck more than 3,000 feet below ground. Dickey was rescued on Tuesday.
Cruise ship in Greenland freed after running aground
Before the cruise ship was freed, authorities reported that three passengers had COVID-19.
No sign of North Korea's Kim as Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings
The U.S. government has warned that the summit between Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin could lead to a deal for North Korea to supply ammunition for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
El Chapo's wife Emma Coronel Aispuro released early from California halfway house
Emma Coronel Aispuro, the wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo" Guzman, was released Sept. 13.
Ufologist presents alleged 'non-human' bodies to Mexico's Congress
Jaime Maussan presented two alleged alien corpses in windowed boxes. He told Mexico's Congress "we are not alone in this vast universe."
Luxury cruise ship runs aground with 206 passengers on board
It may be days before the closest Navy ship is able to get to the stranded cruise ship. “Our units are far away, and the weather can be very unfavorable,” authorities said.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows full support for Russia after viewing launchpads with Putin
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met for several hours, and it's believed that Putin is seeking North Korea's stockpile of aging ammunition and rockets.
Libya flooding: 10,000 people missing, thousands feared dead after devastating storm
Libya's eastern city of Derna has buried 700 of at least 1,000 people killed in devastating flooding and 10,000 are reported missing.
Watch: Red wine flows down street in Portugal after containers burst at nearby distillery
Red wine was seen flowing down a road in Portugal after two storage containers at a nearby distillery burst on Sunday.
Couple livid after sitting next to farting dog on 13-hour flight
A couple from New Zealand is demanding a refund after they sat next to a smelly dog on their 13-hour-long Singapore Airlines flight.
Biden pays respects at John McCain memorial to wrap up Vietnam visit
President Biden and leaders in Vietnam also met to speak about strengthening their partnership amid shared concerns about China's assertiveness in the Pacific.
Luis Rubiales, president of Spanish soccer, steps down following unwanted kiss at Women's World Cup
Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after kissing a player on the lips without her consent in a scandal which overshadowed Spain winning the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.
China, North Korea developing new strategies and targets for AI-powered operations, Microsoft warns
Microsoft warned specifically of the dangers artificial intelligence is creating from malicious state actors seeking to influence, confuse, or deceive the U.S. public.
Watch: Otter steals $125K worth of fish from hotel ponds
An opportunistic otter has helped itself to a whopping $124,652 worth of koi carp from ponds at a luxury hotel and spa.