New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces resignation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is leaving office after nearly six years in which she was praised globally for her empathetic handling of the nation’s worst mass-shooting and health-driven response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
World’s oldest known person, French nun Sister André, dies at 118
Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was also one of the world’s oldest survivors of COVID-19. She died just a few weeks before her 119th birthday.
Lucile Randon, known as Sister André, was also one of the world’s oldest survivors of COVID-19. She died just a few weeks before her 119th birthday.
Greta Thunberg removed by German police from site of mass-climate change protest at coal mine
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
German police reportedly removed 20-year-old climate change activist Greta Thunberg from the site of a mass protest over the demolition of an abandoned village for the expansion of a coal mine.
Italy's No. 1 wanted Mafia boss arrested after 30 years on the run
A young man when he went into hiding, Matteo Messina Denaro is now 60. He was convicted of dozens of murders and faces multiple life sentences.
A young man when he went into hiding, Matteo Messina Denaro is now 60. He was convicted of dozens of murders and faces multiple life sentences.
Nepal plane crash: 68 dead, 4 missing in resort town Pokhara
The flight, which had 72 people aboard, was landing at a newly opened airport in the resort town of Pokhara when it crashed into a gorge.
The flight, which had 72 people aboard, was landing at a newly opened airport in the resort town of Pokhara when it crashed into a gorge.
China reports 60,000 COVID-related deaths since early December
The deaths were reported after complaints that China was failing to release data from its latest COVID-19 emergency.
The deaths were reported after complaints that China was failing to release data from its latest COVID-19 emergency.
Ukrainian surgeons successfully remove live grenade from soldier's body
The unidentified soldier is recovering and will receive further rehabilitation.
The unidentified soldier is recovering and will receive further rehabilitation.
Democrats urge Biden to void Bolsonaro's visa as former Brazil president takes up residence in Florida
A group of 46 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday demanding former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's diplomatic visa be canceled in the wake of the rampage in Brazil's capital by his supporters. Bolsonaro entered the United States just before the end of his term in late December, and is staying in a home outside of Orlando.
A group of 46 Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday demanding former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's diplomatic visa be canceled in the wake of the rampage in Brazil's capital by his supporters. Bolsonaro entered the United States just before the end of his term in late December, and is staying in a home outside of Orlando.
Colorado boy may be world's youngest to ski on all continents
Maddock Lipp, 8, wanted to break a record set by his older sister, who completed her journey when she was 10 years old.
Maddock Lipp, 8, wanted to break a record set by his older sister, who completed her journey when she was 10 years old.
Brazil cracks down on pro-Bolsonaro rioters, vows to protect democracy
Brazilian authorities say they are looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that sent protesters storming into the nation’s halls of power in a riot that had striking similarities to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Brazilian authorities say they are looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that sent protesters storming into the nation’s halls of power in a riot that had striking similarities to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Nazi treasure map available to public, reveals possible location of gold, diamond trove
The map is part of hundreds of documents on display at the National Archives this week
The map is part of hundreds of documents on display at the National Archives this week
Veteran surfer Marcio Freire dies riding big waves in Nazaré, Portugal
Veteran big wave surfer Marcio Freire was one of three Brazilian surfers featured in the 2016 documentary “Mad Dogs.”
Veteran big wave surfer Marcio Freire was one of three Brazilian surfers featured in the 2016 documentary “Mad Dogs.”
US adopts Turkey's preferred spelling at ally's request to Turkiye
The department has instructed that new official documents refer to the new spelling, although the pronunciation won’t change.
The department has instructed that new official documents refer to the new spelling, although the pronunciation won’t change.
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict XVI as thousands mourn
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
Mourners pay final respects to Pope Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican
Tens of thousands of the faithful spent hours in line to pay their final respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican this week.
Tens of thousands of the faithful spent hours in line to pay their final respects to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI as he lies in state at the Vatican this week.
Tesla on autopilot leads police on chase before driver finally wakes up
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
Mexican authorities find 4 human skulls in package bound for US
The package originated from one of Mexico's most violent states.
The package originated from one of Mexico's most violent states.
Brazil's Lula sworn in as president amid a polarized country
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
Lula’s presidency is unlikely to be like his previous two mandates, coming after the tightest presidential race in more than three decades.
More countries imposing COVID rules on travelers from China
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.