Senegal bus crash leaves 40 people killed, dozens injured
President Macky Sall tweeted that the collision happened in Gnivy village, in the Kaffrine region, at about 3:30 a.m.
President Macky Sall tweeted that the collision happened in Gnivy village, in the Kaffrine region, at about 3:30 a.m.
Research uncovers secret that made ancient Roman concrete so durable
Scientists have long pondered the durability of ancient Roman concrete structures.
Scientists have long pondered the durability of ancient Roman concrete structures.
Public can visit Pope Benedict XVI's tomb
The public can now visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica.
The public can now visit the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI in the grottoes under St. Peter’s Basilica.
Mexico subway crash: 1 killed, more than 50 hurt in train collision
Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on her Twitter account that the accident happened on Line 3 of the capital’s Metro system.
Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on her Twitter account that the accident happened on Line 3 of the capital’s Metro system.
Nazi treasure map available to public, reveals possible location of gold, diamond trove
The map is part of hundreds of documents on display at the National Archives this week
The map is part of hundreds of documents on display at the National Archives this week
Violence hits Mexico cartel stronghold after son of 'El Chapo' arrested
Sinaloa's state capital of Culiacan was thrust into a day of terror after the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán, a son of the notorious former Sinaloa cartel boss “El Chapo.”
Sinaloa's state capital of Culiacan was thrust into a day of terror after the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán, a son of the notorious former Sinaloa cartel boss “El Chapo.”
Veteran surfer Marcio Freire dies riding big waves in Nazaré, Portugal
Veteran big wave surfer Marcio Freire was one of three Brazilian surfers featured in the 2016 documentary “Mad Dogs.”
Veteran big wave surfer Marcio Freire was one of three Brazilian surfers featured in the 2016 documentary “Mad Dogs.”
US adopts Turkey's preferred spelling at ally's request to Turkiye
The department has instructed that new official documents refer to the new spelling, although the pronunciation won’t change.
The department has instructed that new official documents refer to the new spelling, although the pronunciation won’t change.
El Chapo's son Ovidio Guzmán arrested in Mexico
The son of incarcerated drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been arrested by Mexican authorities.
The son of incarcerated drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been arrested by Mexican authorities.
Putin orders cease-fire in Ukraine for Orthodox Christmas; Ukraine won't take part
The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7.
The Russian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7.
Pope Francis presides over funeral of predecessor Benedict XVI as thousands mourn
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
The Vatican said some 50,000 people attended the Mass, after some 200,000 paid their respects during the three days of public viewing.
US political leaders call for end on Azerbaijani blockade as situation in Artsakh intensifies
The Lachin Corridor has been closed by Azerbaijan since December 12, limiting Artsakh's access to food and medical care.
The Lachin Corridor has been closed by Azerbaijan since December 12, limiting Artsakh's access to food and medical care.
German doctor gets over 2 years in prison for illegally issuing mask exemptions during pandemic
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
India expected to surpass China as the world's most populous nation in 2023
China’s weak population growth is falling closer to zero as fewer couples have children, government data showed Tuesday, adding to strains on an aging society with a shrinking workforce.
China’s weak population growth is falling closer to zero as fewer couples have children, government data showed Tuesday, adding to strains on an aging society with a shrinking workforce.
Pelé funeral: Fans line up to mourn Brazilian soccer legend at public viewing
Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé on Monday in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos, Brazil.
Mourners began paying their respects to Pelé on Monday in a solemn procession past his coffin at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in his hometown of Santos, Brazil.
Tesla on autopilot leads police on chase before driver finally wakes up
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
Prince Harry says he wants his father and brother back in TV interview
Harry has discussed his estrangement from his father, King Charles III, and brother Prince William since his departure from the U.K. Harry and Megan stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.
Harry has discussed his estrangement from his father, King Charles III, and brother Prince William since his departure from the U.K. Harry and Megan stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.
Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal
Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered the production of a new ballistic missile with a swift, retaliatory attack capability. The leader also said North Korea will launch its first military spy satellite in the near future.
Kim Jong Un reportedly ordered the production of a new ballistic missile with a swift, retaliatory attack capability. The leader also said North Korea will launch its first military spy satellite in the near future.
Mexican authorities find 4 human skulls in package bound for US
The package originated from one of Mexico's most violent states.
The package originated from one of Mexico's most violent states.