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.

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.

Powerful documentary 'Bread and Roses' premieres this week

“To be able to make something like a film that's tangible, that's permanent, that's not a part of the 24-hour news cycle was really important," says Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence of the new documentary "Bread and Roses."

Arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials issued by International Criminal Court

Arrest warrants were issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister, and Hamas officials.

Italian teen Carlo Acutis to become first millennial saint

Known as "God's influencer," Carlo Acutis used his natural tech talent to create a website to catalog miracles and ran websites for local Catholic organizations.

Watch: Teen rams officer with stolen car in high-speed chase

David Doyle, 17, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after ramming a stolen car into police constable Richard Keel during a high-speed chase in London on May 17.

South Africa’s government says it won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine

South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.

FAA prohibits US airlines from flying to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire

In response to escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned flights to Haiti, limiting crucial humanitarian aid access.

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.

Prominent figures share reactions following Trump’s election win

With Donald Trump the winner of the 2024 presidential election, world leaders and celebrities are sharing their reactions on social media.

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.