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.

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes near Japan
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A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan on Monday, prompting a high-level tsunami warning.

Vatican mass marks 'World Day of Peace'
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In a new year's day message to the faithful, Pope Francis calls on the faithful to consider the future. Traditional new year's day mass was held at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. "Progress in information technology and the development of digital technologies in recent decades have already begun to effect profound transformations in global society and its various dynamics," Pope Francis wrote.

New year, new films coming in 2024
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Florida based film critic Felix Albuerne joins LiveNOW from FOX with a look back at the films that captivated audiences in 2023 and previews what's to come from Hollywood in the new year.

NYC ushers in the New Year from Time Square
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An estimated 1 million people attended the New Year's Eve Ball drop in New York City's Time Square on Sunday as they closed out 2023 and welcomed 2024. FOX 5 New York's Briella Tomasetti joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss cleanup efforts and has a wrap of the events.

Mexico rings in 2024 with fireworks display
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It's officially 2024 in Mexico City. The city put on a fireworks show to ring in the new year.

New Years Eve fireworks 2023: Rio de Janeiro beach show
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Watch as LiveNOW from FOX takes you to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to ring in the New Year! 2024 kicked off with a massive fireworks show along Copacabana Beach.

New Years Eve fireworks 2023: London celebration
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It's officially 2024 in London. The city welcomed in the new year with a fireworks and drone show near the London Eye.

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.

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.

Nova festival survivors credited with saving dozens
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Brothers Daniel and Neriya Sharabi were at the Supernova Music Festival in Southern Israel when terrorists attacked Israel on October 7. They describe a fight for their lives and have been credited with saving dozens of lives after they took up weapons and fought back. They share their story with LiveNOW from FOX.

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.

Former IDF negotiator speaks on Israel-Hamas war
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Caroline Glick, a former IDF negotiator and senior contributing editor and columnist at Jewish News Syndicate, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and the hostage situation in Gaza.

2024 look ahead: Combat operations in Gaza
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Retired Marine Intelligence officer Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to touch on some of the stories on his radar heading into 2024.

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.

Top 2023 headlines: International wars rage on
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Some major international stories dominated the headlines in 2023. Retired Marine Intelligence officer Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to discuss his top picks of the year.

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.