Johannesburg, South Africa, gets first snow in more than a decade: 'It's just amazing'
As the Southern Hemisphere sits in the heart of winter, Johannesburg picked up snow for the first time in more than a decade Monday.
As the Southern Hemisphere sits in the heart of winter, Johannesburg picked up snow for the first time in more than a decade Monday.
North Korea conducts ballistic missile test after making threat over alleged US spy flights
Some experts say the launch was meant to sharpen the missile technology and not directly a protest of any U.S. or South Korean action.
Some experts say the launch was meant to sharpen the missile technology and not directly a protest of any U.S. or South Korean action.
At least 5 killed after helicopter carrying foreign tourists crashes near Mount Everest
Officials said rescuers recovered the bodies of five people and were searching for the sixth. The helicopter was returning to the capital, Kathmandu, on Tuesday morning after bringing the tourists on a sightseeing trip.
Officials said rescuers recovered the bodies of five people and were searching for the sixth. The helicopter was returning to the capital, Kathmandu, on Tuesday morning after bringing the tourists on a sightseeing trip.
Biden, King Charles III focus on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting
President Joe Biden and King Charles III participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.
President Joe Biden and King Charles III participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.
Study finds some pain medicines could soon be created from pine trees
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Researchers in England have determined an alternative to making pain medications like ibuprofen from pine trees rather than crude oil.
Kremlin says Vladimir Putin met with Wagner leader days after abortive mutiny
A Kremlin spokesman said Monday that the three-hour meeting took place at the Kremlin on June 29 and also involved commanders from a military company Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin founded.
A Kremlin spokesman said Monday that the three-hour meeting took place at the Kremlin on June 29 and also involved commanders from a military company Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin founded.
Man with knife kills 6 at kindergarten in China before being arrested, police say
A local news outlet cited a witness as saying the attacker’s child had been hit earlier by a car of one of the people who was killed at the school.
A local news outlet cited a witness as saying the attacker’s child had been hit earlier by a car of one of the people who was killed at the school.
Elton John’s touring goodbye: The icon’s last show played in Sweden
Little did Elton John know when he kicked off his farewell tour in September 2018 at the age of 71 that his long goodbye was going to take even longer thanks to COVID. But, the big farewell is finally here.
Little did Elton John know when he kicked off his farewell tour in September 2018 at the age of 71 that his long goodbye was going to take even longer thanks to COVID. But, the big farewell is finally here.
Chinese cities open air raid shelters for relief amid deadly heat wave
Cities across China opened their air raid shelters to offer residents relief from the heat Friday as unusually high temperatures across parts of the country started claiming lives.
Cities across China opened their air raid shelters to offer residents relief from the heat Friday as unusually high temperatures across parts of the country started claiming lives.
Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills 16, including 3 children, authorities say
South African police say at least 16 people, including three children, have died from a leak of a toxic nitrate gas that was being used by illegal miners to process gold.
South African police say at least 16 people, including three children, have died from a leak of a toxic nitrate gas that was being used by illegal miners to process gold.
Video shows Russian fighter jets harassing American drones over Syria
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.
Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to several U.S. drone aircraft over Syria on Wednesday, setting off flares and forcing the MQ-9 Reapers to take evasive maneuvers, the Air Force said.
What you need to know about the latest wave of civil unrest in France right now
A shocking video of an officer firing at and killing a delivery driver of north African descent triggered nationwide protests.
A shocking video of an officer firing at and killing a delivery driver of north African descent triggered nationwide protests.
Iran tried to seize 2 oil tankers and fired shots at one of them, US Navy says
In both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.
In both cases, the Iranian naval vessels backed off after the U.S. Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.
King Charles III booed in Edinburgh
Scotland hosted King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla during a celebration of their coronation two months ago. Thousands lined the streets of Edinburgh Tuesday, some showing respect and admiration from the monarch while others booed and held signs reading 'not my king.'
Scotland hosted King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla during a celebration of their coronation two months ago. Thousands lined the streets of Edinburgh Tuesday, some showing respect and admiration from the monarch while others booed and held signs reading 'not my king.'
Israel ends West Bank raid after 12 Palestinians killed
Israel withdrew troops from a West Bank militant stronghold Wednesday, but warned that its most intense military operation in the occupied territory in nearly two decades could be repeated.
Israel withdrew troops from a West Bank militant stronghold Wednesday, but warned that its most intense military operation in the occupied territory in nearly two decades could be repeated.
July's full Buck Moon as seen around the world
The full moon to kick off July wasn't just a full moon, but the year's first "Super" moon. It's also known as the Buck Moon. Here are a compilation of photos as the moon was seen around the world.
The full moon to kick off July wasn't just a full moon, but the year's first "Super" moon. It's also known as the Buck Moon. Here are a compilation of photos as the moon was seen around the world.
Video: Mexico navy intercepts 'cartel sub' carrying more than 7,000 pounds of cocaine
The sub was carrying five people from different nationalities who were all arrested on June 26.
The sub was carrying five people from different nationalities who were all arrested on June 26.
Polish boy, 7, falls from ferry to his death, mother also dies trying to save him
Polish police say a 7-year-old child who fell overboard from a passenger ferry in the Baltic Sea and his mother, who jumped into the water after him, are both dead.
Polish police say a 7-year-old child who fell overboard from a passenger ferry in the Baltic Sea and his mother, who jumped into the water after him, are both dead.
Youngest Titanic wreck voyager recounts frightening dive experience: 'Fell unconscious'
Sebastian Harris, the youngest person to ever explore the Titanic wreckage, spoke about his own harrowing experience on an earlier voyage.
Sebastian Harris, the youngest person to ever explore the Titanic wreckage, spoke about his own harrowing experience on an earlier voyage.
MP Motorsport driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff dies after crash at race in Belgium
MP Motorsport driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff, 18, died Saturday after a crash at the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in Belgium, his team said in a statement.
MP Motorsport driver Dilano van ‘t Hoff, 18, died Saturday after a crash at the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine in Belgium, his team said in a statement.