Fire breaks out on Ferris wheel; at least 23 hurt
A Ferris wheel fire in Germany left 23 people injured, including at least one person who fell from the moving ride.
A Ferris wheel fire in Germany left 23 people injured, including at least one person who fell from the moving ride.
American Airlines passengers stranded by ‘excruciating circumstances’ in Bahamas, called 'illegal immigrants'
An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor.
An American Airlines flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Miami, Florida was detoured to the Bahamas earlier last week, stranding passengers at a local airport overnight without any accommodations, forcing travelers to sleep on the floor.
Police arrest a man climbing the Eiffel Tower, prompting an evacuation hours before closing ceremony
French police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.
French police evacuated the area around the Eiffel Tower after a man was seen climbing the Paris landmark hours before the Olympics closing ceremony Sunday.
Paris Olympics medal count: US has the most, but which country has the most golds?
The 2024 Olympics are done. Here’s where the USA and other countries stack up in terms of medal count.
The 2024 Olympics are done. Here’s where the USA and other countries stack up in terms of medal count.
Would-be VoePass passengers say they missed doomed Brazilian flight over booking mix-up
Two would-be passengers say they cheated death on Friday after a mix-up resulted in them missing their flight aboard the doomed VoePass airliner which crashed in Brazil and killing all 62 people on board.
Two would-be passengers say they cheated death on Friday after a mix-up resulted in them missing their flight aboard the doomed VoePass airliner which crashed in Brazil and killing all 62 people on board.
Romanian gymnast could replace Jordan Chiles as bronze medalist in floor exercise after court ruling
Romania’s Ana Barbosu could replace American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise after the Court of Arbitration for Sport voided an appeal from Chiles’ coach that vaulted her onto the podium.
Romania’s Ana Barbosu could replace American Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in gymnastics floor exercise after the Court of Arbitration for Sport voided an appeal from Chiles’ coach that vaulted her onto the podium.
Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say
An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.
Passenger plane crashes in Brazil with 62 on board, VoePass says
A plane carrying 62 people that was being operated by the Brazilian airline VoePass crashed in the country's Sao Paulo state on Friday, reports say.
A plane carrying 62 people that was being operated by the Brazilian airline VoePass crashed in the country's Sao Paulo state on Friday, reports say.
Third person in custody over foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift concert
Authorities say the third suspect, identified as an 18-year-old Iraqi citizen, was arrested Thursday evening.
Authorities say the third suspect, identified as an 18-year-old Iraqi citizen, was arrested Thursday evening.
Scientists in Japan warn of possible 'major earthquake' in wake of magnitude 7.1 quake Thursday
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.
Taylor Swift concert terror plot inspired by ISIS, Austrian officials say
One of the Taylor Swift terror plot suspects, a 19-year-old, planned to use knives or homemade explosives to "kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue," authorities said.
One of the Taylor Swift terror plot suspects, a 19-year-old, planned to use knives or homemade explosives to "kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue," authorities said.
Titan submersible crew experienced 'terror and mental anguish' before death, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit claims the crew endured "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster and accuses the sub's operator of gross negligence. Nargeolet was among five people who died during the voyage to the Titanic wreck site.
The lawsuit claims the crew endured "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster and accuses the sub's operator of gross negligence. Nargeolet was among five people who died during the voyage to the Titanic wreck site.
Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials
The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.
The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.
Olympic swimmer gets sick after Seine River swim, prompting Belgium to withdraw from triathlon
Belgium's Olympic committee has withdrawn its team from the mixed relay triathlon after athlete Claire Michel fell ill following a swim in the Seine River.
Belgium's Olympic committee has withdrawn its team from the mixed relay triathlon after athlete Claire Michel fell ill following a swim in the Seine River.
Chinese citizen arrested after repeatedly trying to get into Trump's Mar-a-Lago
A Chinese citizen was arrested after police said he repeatedly tried to get into former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.
A Chinese citizen was arrested after police said he repeatedly tried to get into former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.
Dutch beach volleyball player convicted of rape continues to get booed by Olympics fans
Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who served 13 months in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, continues to face intense backlash and booing at the Paris Olympics. Despite widespread outrage, the International Olympic Committee says it can't prevent his participation. But why is he even allowed to be there?
Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who served 13 months in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl, continues to face intense backlash and booing at the Paris Olympics. Despite widespread outrage, the International Olympic Committee says it can't prevent his participation. But why is he even allowed to be there?
Search continues for New Zealand father who vanished into forest with his children 2 years ago
Thomas Phillips disappeared with his three children in December 2021 after telling his family they were going on a trip.
Thomas Phillips disappeared with his three children in December 2021 after telling his family they were going on a trip.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
Vybz Kartel free: Dancehall star to be released after years behind bars
In a unanimous decision Wednesday, the court decided against a retrial in the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, whose body was never found.
In a unanimous decision Wednesday, the court decided against a retrial in the murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, whose body was never found.
These countries have the best work-life balance – and the US isn’t one of them
Need a better work-life balance in 2024? These countries are leading the way, according to a new study.
Need a better work-life balance in 2024? These countries are leading the way, according to a new study.