Nightclub fire kills at least 13, injures several others in Spain

A fire broke out in a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, authorities said.

NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space

A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.

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.

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.

UK police praise child for lending bike to capture thief

A police officer in the United Kingdom borrowed a schoolboy’s small bicycle to chase a suspected burglar through a city — until she caught up with the suspect.

Rhino kills zookeeper and seriously injures her husband

The rhino killed the zookeeper and seriously injured another zookeeper, her husband, as he tried to chase the rhino away from her.

US progresses prisoner exchange with Iran and release $6B in frozen Iranian funds

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.

Turkish cave rescue: US researcher finally rescued after more than a week

The Speleological Federation of Turkey says rescuers have pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance.

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.

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.