'Rapid exit of corpses' following onstage fire during Les Miserables production
People attending a production of Les Miserables in the United Kingdom thought an onstage fire was part of the production.
People attending a production of Les Miserables in the United Kingdom thought an onstage fire was part of the production.
Mom uses cardboard cut-out of herself to keep toddler from crying whenever she leaves the room
This mom and dad in Japan may have come up with the ultimate parenting hack.
This mom and dad in Japan may have come up with the ultimate parenting hack.
Pakistan sentences former dictator to death in treason case
A Pakistani court on Tuesday sentenced the country's former military ruler Gen. Pervez Musharraf to death in a treason case related to the state of emergency he imposed in 2007 while in power, officials said.
A Pakistani court on Tuesday sentenced the country's former military ruler Gen. Pervez Musharraf to death in a treason case related to the state of emergency he imposed in 2007 while in power, officials said.
Pope Francis abolishes 'pontifical secret' in clergy sex abuse cases
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases amid mounting criticism.
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases amid mounting criticism.
Car explodes after driver sprays 'excessive' amount of air freshener before lighting cigarette
A driver in England accidentally blew up his car when he lit a cigarette after spraying air freshener inside, officials said.
A driver in England accidentally blew up his car when he lit a cigarette after spraying air freshener inside, officials said.
Miss Nigeria's reaction to losing Miss World crown goes viral
Miss Nigeria did not win the Miss World 2019 competition, but she did win over the hearts of many around the globe, thanks to an exciting reaction following her loss.
Miss Nigeria did not win the Miss World 2019 competition, but she did win over the hearts of many around the globe, thanks to an exciting reaction following her loss.
Takanakuy: Peru’s Christmas fighting festival settles the year’s grievances by fist
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
Miss World becomes 5th major pageant title held by black women in 2019 after Miss Jamaica crowned
Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World 2019 during the ceremonies in London on Saturday, making her the fifth black woman to hold top pageant titles simultaneously.
Jamaica’s Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World 2019 during the ceremonies in London on Saturday, making her the fifth black woman to hold top pageant titles simultaneously.
Atlanta couple recovering after deadly volcano eruption
An Atlanta husband and wife are two of the survivors of a deadly volcano eruption in New Zealand. They are now in stable condition.
An Atlanta husband and wife are two of the survivors of a deadly volcano eruption in New Zealand. They are now in stable condition.
Dream job alert: Queen Elizabeth II looking for Head of Digital Engagement
Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.
Here's a job opportunity for people who would like to get close to royalty: Queen Elizabeth II is hiring a person to help maintain her web presence.
US Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians.
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Resolution, which formally recognizes the killing of 1.5 million Armenians.
US, China reach trade deal in principle, awaiting Trump’s sign off, reports say
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports.
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal agreement in principle, which was awaiting President Donald Trump’s sign off on Thursday, according to reports.
Chile: Plane that vanished en route to Antarctica found
Searchers combing Antarctic seas have recovered parts of a military transport plane and human remains belonging to some of the 38 people aboard who vanished en route to the frozen continent, Chilean officials said Thursday.
Searchers combing Antarctic seas have recovered parts of a military transport plane and human remains belonging to some of the 38 people aboard who vanished en route to the frozen continent, Chilean officials said Thursday.
Greta Thunberg changes Twitter bio in response to Trump calling her TIME cover honor ‘ridiculous’
While much of the world was congratulating climate change activist Greta Thunberg for being announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mock the 16-year-old, saying she has an “anger management problem.”
While much of the world was congratulating climate change activist Greta Thunberg for being announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mock the 16-year-old, saying she has an “anger management problem.”
Supermarket fridge door unhinges, lands on man's neck 'like a guillotine' in freak accident
An 8-foot glass door came off its hinges just as he opened it, reports say.
An 8-foot glass door came off its hinges just as he opened it, reports say.
Death toll rises: 16 dead after New Zealand volcano erupts
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
The continuing volcanic activity has delayed the recovery of the last victims since Monday's deadly eruption, which occurred as 47 tourists and their guides were exploring the island. In addition to the bodies left on the island, eight other people were killed and dozens were severely burned by the blast of scalding steam and ash.
'Please take one': People hang coats on Dublin bridge to keep city’s homeless warm
People are leaving coats on a bridge in Ireland for the homeless to wear during the winter. But the #WarmForWinter movement is not sitting well with city officials.
People are leaving coats on a bridge in Ireland for the homeless to wear during the winter. But the #WarmForWinter movement is not sitting well with city officials.
91-year-old German neo-Nazi denied early release
A German court decided Wednesday that a notorious 91-year-old neo-Nazi serving a two-year sentence for Holocaust denial shouldn't be released early.
A German court decided Wednesday that a notorious 91-year-old neo-Nazi serving a two-year sentence for Holocaust denial shouldn't be released early.
Belgian prodigy, 9, withdraws from college because they won't let him graduate before he turns 10
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Laurent passed his a-levels at 8 years old and wants to start studying maths at university after the summer.
Mexican cartels subject to terrorist-level sanctions under new GOP-sponsored bill
The Mexican cartels are coming under increased pressure from U.S. lawmakers.
The Mexican cartels are coming under increased pressure from U.S. lawmakers.