List: Most cost-effective capital cities in the world
Seoul, South Korea, topped the list as the most cost-effective capital city in the world.
South Africa’s government says it won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
FAA prohibits US airlines from flying to Haiti after plane hit by gunfire
In response to escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily banned flights to Haiti, limiting crucial humanitarian aid access.
Photos: See lone emperor penguin 1st to swim from Antarctica to Australia
A lone emperor penguin was found malnourished on a popular beach after making the shocking 2,200 mile swim from Antarctica to Australia.
Emperor penguin found in Australia, thousands of miles from home
The penguin, found malnourished far from its Antarctic home, is being cared for by a wildlife expert.
American nurse, 31, killed while vacationing in Budapest
Hungarian officials have a 37-year-old suspect in custody, who is said to have divulged details of the Oregon woman's death.
Israeli fans 'willfully attacked' after soccer match in Amsterdam; 5 hospitalized
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were assaulted by attackers after a soccer match in Amsterdam, leaving five people hospitalized and dozens arrested, Dutch authorities said.
Russia accused of plotting to plant explosives aboard US-bound airplanes: report
Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada.
Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul
A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.
Woman stuck upside down between boulders for 7 hours retrieving phone
A woman in Australia became stuck upside down between a pair of boulders for seven hours after falling into a crevice while trying to retrieve her dropped phone.
Everything you need to know about Philly Portal
The Portal, an interactive art project that links faraway cities via webcam, has come to Philadelphia and is now open.
Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader Fethullah Gülen dies in Pennsylvania
Fethullah Gülen, a reclusive U.S.-based Islamic cleric who inspired a global social movement while facing accusations he masterminded a failed 2016 coup in his native Turkey, has died.
US sends stealth bombers to attack Houthi rebel bunkers
B-2 bombers targeted underground weapons storage locations in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, and U.S. officials offered no details on the extent of the damage from the strikes.
Watch: Paraglider spots dog on top of Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
A paraglider recently captured a surprising sight at the Great Pyramid of Giza: a dog wandering around its summit.
Russian man rescued nearly 10 weeks adrift, 2 relatives found dead on boat
A Russian man was rescued on October 14 after spending nearly 10 weeks adrift on a boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, off the Siberian coast
US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel
The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.
Swiss workers told to ‘clock out’ for bathroom breaks, court rules
A Swiss court has ruled in favor of Jean Singer & Cie SA, a watch dial manufacturer, allowing the company to require employees to clock out for bathroom breaks.
What happened on Oct. 7? Timeline of Hamas attack, one year later
Last year Hamas launched a surprise attack prompting Israel to declare war and intensify military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah; here’s a timeline of key events in the ongoing conflict one year later.
Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas kidnapped roughly 250 people in a surprise deadly attack into Israel. Here’s what’s known about the Israelis and Palestinians still being held.
Iran launches missiles at Israel; Netanyahu promises retaliation
Israel reported that Iran fired missiles toward its territory, prompting authorities to order Jerusalem residents to shelter in place