What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases

Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.

When do other countries ring in 2025?

As Floridians prepare to enter 2025 at midnight Eastern time, cities worldwide have already rung in the new year, and more are preparing to do so every hour.

Manmohan Singh, India’s former prime minister, dies at 92

Manmohan Singh was one of the longest-serving prime ministers India has had and was the first Sikh to hold the role.

Sophie Hediger, Swiss Olympic snowboarder, dies in avalanche

Reports say Sophie Hediger and a friend were on expert-level runs at a mountain resort in Switzerland when the tragic accident occurred.

'When pigs fly': Cargo stench causes KLM flight to make unscheduled stop in Bermuda

Airport officials in Bermuda say a plane had to make an unscheduled stop in the island country, thanks to a number of "guests" that were in the plane's cargo hold.

Storm topples 184-foot floating Christmas tree near Rio de Janeiro, killing 1

A 184-foot-tall floating Christmas tree collapsed during a sudden storm near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 16, killing a 21-year-old worker and injuring two others.

Stop jumping in front of oncoming cars, South African government warns citizens

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund warns against a disturbing trend of people faking car crashes for compensation, highlighting rising socioeconomic pressures ahead of the holiday season.

Syria's Assad flees to Moscow after rebels end his regime

Russian state media report that Syria’s President Bashar Assad and his family have fled to Moscow and are being given asylum there.

Syrian government appears to have fallen, prime minister says he's ready to hand over gov't to rebels

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said early Sunday that the government is ready to “extend its hand" to the opposition and hand over its functions to a transitional government.

Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire

Notre Dame Cathedral reopens to the world this weekend, and it looks more magnificent than it has for generations.

Trump effect? Mexico makes largest fentanyl bust ever

Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in a historic bust, with experts linking the timing to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats.

Notre Dame to reopen 5 years after fire with Trump in attendance: What to know

Five years after a devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will finally reopen to the public. Here's what to know about the devastating fire and reopening.

Largest gold deposit in the world found; worth $83 billion

China has discovered what is being called the world's largest gold deposit, valued at $83 billion, located 12 miles underground in Pingjiang County, according to state media.

Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire

The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.

World's oldest man, dead at 112, ate this meal every Friday

John Tinniswood, 112, said he considered it "pure luck" that he had a long life – but he ate one thing each week.

Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean

The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.

Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week

The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.

5-alarm fire engulfs homes in Manila; firefighters battle blaze

A 5-alarm fire erupted in Isla Puting Bato, located in Manila’s Tondo district, on Sunday morning, quickly spreading and engulfing several homes.