Kamala Harris aims to strengthen US-France ties during Paris trip

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Paris on Tuesday for a trip aimed at strengthening U.S.-France relations after a secret U.S.-British submarine deal with Australia.

International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions

Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.

COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate

Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”

US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know

Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.

VIDEO: Astronaut becomes China's first woman to walk in space

China Manned Space Engineering Network posted video to Weibo showing Wang Yaping leaving and re-entering the module, along with fellow astronaut Zhai Zhigang.

Official: A dozen drug gangs fighting for Mexico’s Caribbean

The shooting of two suspected drug dealers at a resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast is part of a fight among about a dozen gangs to carve up the lucrative market of selling drugs to tourists and locals, an official said Friday.

At least 98 killed by oil tanker explosion in Sierra Leone

Authorities say at least 98 people are dead and 30 others critically wounded after an oil tanker truck exploded near Sierra Leone's capital.

Cancun shooting: 2 killed in apparent drug ‘execution’ on beach, vacationers flee

The two individuals killed had apparently arrived at the beach in front of the Azul Beach Resort and the Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun earlier in the day, claiming it was now their territory.

Diwali 2021: What to know about the festival of lights

The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.

COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use

In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.

Russian Steele dossier source arrested for allegedly lying to FBI

A Russian analyst who contributed to the notorious Steele Dossier during an investigation into the Trump campaign has been arrested for allegedly lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Millions of red crabs cover streets on Australia’s Christmas Island

The annual red crab migration has begun on Australia’s Christmas Island and millions of crabs have taken over the streets as they make their way to the ocean to breed.

Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says

The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.

Madagascar on the brink of famine due to climate change, UN warns

The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.

COP26: World leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks

World leaders at COP26 promised to protect the world's forests and cut methane emissions, deals intended to avert catastrophic global warming.