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.

American tourist among those killed in mass alcohol poisoning in Laos

An American man was among at least six tourists who were killed in a mass alcohol poisoning case in a popular tourist town in Laos.

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.

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.

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. 

Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.

Iran launches missiles at Israel; Netanyahu promises retaliation

Israel reported that Iran fired missiles toward its territory, prompting authorities to order Jerusalem residents to shelter in place