Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake
A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
British actor Tom Wilkinson, famous for roles in 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty," “Michael Clayton" and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," has died, his family said. He was 75.
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty," “Michael Clayton" and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," has died, his family said. He was 75.
Watch: Suspected meteor streaks across Birmingham sky, captured on home surveillance footage
A possible meteor streaked across Birmingham, England, captured on home surveillance footage displaying a bright blue light. This event occurred a week after the Ursid meteor shower's peak.
A possible meteor streaked across Birmingham, England, captured on home surveillance footage displaying a bright blue light. This event occurred a week after the Ursid meteor shower's peak.
World population grew by 75 million in 2023, will grow to more than 8 billion on Jan. 1
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people.
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people.
Most notable quotes of 2023
As this year of war, chaos and beauty comes to a close, here are quotes from people around the world who shared their experiences, thoughts and insights.
As this year of war, chaos and beauty comes to a close, here are quotes from people around the world who shared their experiences, thoughts and insights.
US announces new weapons package for Ukraine as funds dwindle
The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
NASA spacecraft to converge with Demon of Chaos asteroid as it nears Earth
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on a new adventure to intersect the asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian spirit of chaos, as it makes a close approach to Earth.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on a new adventure to intersect the asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian spirit of chaos, as it makes a close approach to Earth.
Human trafficking probe grounds about 300 Indian travelers at French airport
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.
Prague university shooting: Police seek motive after 14 killed, dozens injured
Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 dead and dozens wounded.
Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 dead and dozens wounded.
Mass shooting in downtown Prague kills at least 15 people, wounds 2 dozen more
A mass shooting in downtown Prague has left at least 15 people dead, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
A mass shooting in downtown Prague has left at least 15 people dead, and authorities warn the death toll could rise.
Iceland volcano: Photos, video show powerful eruption in display of Earth's power
The town of Grindavik was evacuated in November after strong seismic activity damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption.
The town of Grindavik was evacuated in November after strong seismic activity damaged homes and raised fears of an imminent eruption.
Iceland volcano erupts near Grindavik after swarm of earthquakes rattle region
The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
The IMO has been warning of the possible eruption ever since a swarm of "intense" earthquakes was detected north of Grindavík at the end of October.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
North Korea launches ballistic missile amid US-South Korea nuclear deterrence talks
North Korea on Sunday fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea said.
North Korea on Sunday fired a short-range ballistic missile into the sea, South Korea said.
Pope Francis celebrates birthday amid church reforms, health concerns
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.
Train collision in southern Spain leaves 13 injured
In a recent incident in southern Spain, two trains, each carrying 253 people, collided near El Chorro, a village north of Malaga city.
In a recent incident in southern Spain, two trains, each carrying 253 people, collided near El Chorro, a village north of Malaga city.
UN: Migrant vessel capsizes off Libya, drowning more than 60
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
A boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving more than 60 people dead, including women and children, the U.N. migration agency said.
10-year-old boy receives 'Iron Man'-themed bionic arm in early Christmas miracle
A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.
A 10-year-old boy named Harry from Lancashire, England, born without the lower part of his arm, received a remarkable early Christmas gift—a bionic arm.
Notre Dame Cathedral spire gets golden rooster back: see the photos
The new Notre Dame rooster symbolizes resilience amid destruction after the devastating April 2019 fire.
The new Notre Dame rooster symbolizes resilience amid destruction after the devastating April 2019 fire.
Alex Batty, missing British boy, found alive in France after 6 years
Alex Batty, a 17-year-old from Britain who had been missing since 2017, was found walking alone in the rain in deep rural France.
Alex Batty, a 17-year-old from Britain who had been missing since 2017, was found walking alone in the rain in deep rural France.