Japan earthquakes: At least 4 confirmed dead as tsunami warning lowered
The earthquakes in Japan today, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of the main island, Honshu.
The earthquakes in Japan today, the largest of which had a magnitude of 7.6, started a fire and collapsed buildings on the west coast of the main island, Honshu.
Japan earthquakes: Tsunami warnings issued. Follow latest updates
Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.
Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.
Seal playfully tugs at scuba diver's hat in cute moment caught on cam
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Video shows Ben Burville up close and personal with two curious seals, one of which tugs at his scuba hat while the other holds his hand.
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II to abdicate throne on Jan. 14
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced Sunday that she plans to abdicate after 52 years and hand over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.
New Year's Eve: Major cities ring in 2024 as war shadows festivities elsewhere
Cities like Sydney and Hong Kong rang in 2024 with dazzling displays. Celebrations elsewhere are canceled because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Cities like Sydney and Hong Kong rang in 2024 with dazzling displays. Celebrations elsewhere are canceled because of wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
North Korea's plans for 2024: 3 more spy satellites and more nuclear materials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, state media reported.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to launch additional military spy satellites, produce more nuclear materials and introduce attack drones in 2024, state media reported.
New Year’s NOW: Watch live coverage from around the world to ring in 2024
This New Year’s Eve, LiveNOW from FOX will take you from continent to continent as the world rings in the new year.
This New Year’s Eve, LiveNOW from FOX will take you from continent to continent as the world rings in the new year.
Indonesia's Papua region jolted by 6.5 magnitude earthquake
A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
A powerful earthquake shook Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
British actor Tom Wilkinson, famous for roles in 'The Full Monty' and 'Michael Clayton,' dies at 75
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty," “Michael Clayton" and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," has died, his family said. He was 75.
Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty," “Michael Clayton" and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," has died, his family said. He was 75.
Watch: Suspected meteor streaks across Birmingham sky, captured on home surveillance footage
A possible meteor streaked across Birmingham, England, captured on home surveillance footage displaying a bright blue light. This event occurred a week after the Ursid meteor shower's peak.
A possible meteor streaked across Birmingham, England, captured on home surveillance footage displaying a bright blue light. This event occurred a week after the Ursid meteor shower's peak.
South Africa files case at top UN court accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza
South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.
South Africa has launched a case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.
UK vinyl sales hit highest level since 1990, thanks to Taylor Swift, others
Vinyl sales surged in 2023, thanks to releases from artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, and more.
Vinyl sales surged in 2023, thanks to releases from artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, and more.
World population grew by 75 million in 2023, will grow to more than 8 billion on Jan. 1
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people.
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people.
Most notable quotes of 2023
As this year of war, chaos and beauty comes to a close, here are quotes from people around the world who shared their experiences, thoughts and insights.
As this year of war, chaos and beauty comes to a close, here are quotes from people around the world who shared their experiences, thoughts and insights.
US announces new weapons package for Ukraine as funds dwindle
The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
The U.S. is announcing what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.
Chinese chess champ stripped of title, suspended for allegedly cheating, defecating in hotel bathtub
Yan Chenglong was suspended for a year and stripped of his title and prize money.
Yan Chenglong was suspended for a year and stripped of his title and prize money.
NASA spacecraft to converge with Demon of Chaos asteroid as it nears Earth
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on a new adventure to intersect the asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian spirit of chaos, as it makes a close approach to Earth.
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is on a new adventure to intersect the asteroid Apophis, named after the Egyptian spirit of chaos, as it makes a close approach to Earth.
Japanese Moon lander SLIM successfully reaches lunar orbit on Christmas
Japan's lunar lander began its orbit of the Moon on Monday, setting the nation up for its first Moon landing in the coming weeks.
Japan's lunar lander began its orbit of the Moon on Monday, setting the nation up for its first Moon landing in the coming weeks.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny found in remote prison colony after 20-day search
Alexei Navalny's team lost contact with him a week before his scheduled Dec 5 court appearance.
Alexei Navalny's team lost contact with him a week before his scheduled Dec 5 court appearance.
Human trafficking probe grounds about 300 Indian travelers at French airport
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.
Authorities in France say about 300 Indian citizens heading to Central America are sequestered in a French airport for a third day because of an investigation into suspected human trafficking.