World clocks may lose a second as Earth spins faster
World timekeepers may have to subtract a second from clocks due to Earth's faster rotation.
Watch: Iceland volcano erupts amidst Northern Lights display
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted multiple times on Thursday, sending vibrant jets of lava and smoke into the sky amidst a stunning timelapse featuring the northern lights.
This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Julian Assange extradition to US delayed by UK court
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty.
Apologies to Kate Middleton roll in after cancer diagnosis revealed
Several celebrities have offered remorse for their part in the internet speculation about Kate’s wellbeing – and many on the internet are calling for official public apologies from several more.
Passenger on European cruise goes overboard, disappears after texting wife he felt seasick: report
A 23-year-old passenger on a cruise around Northern Europe went overboard and is missing after reportedly sending his wife a message that he felt seasick.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Moscow attack: Dozens killed, over 100 wounded; Islamic State group claims responsibility
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack in Moscow in a statement posted on affiliated channels on social media.
Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis in video message
Kate Middleton, princess of Wales, announced Friday that she has cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Kate Middleton cancer video: What a surgeon says about her diagnosis
Kate Middleton, princess of Wales, announced on Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer.
Kate Middleton: A timeline of her disappearance, diagnosis
For weeks, users speculated about Kate Middleton's whereabouts and health condition. Here’s a timeline of what led to the news of her cancer diagnosis.
Russia, China veto US resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza
Friday's vote for the cease-fire in the 15-member Security Council was 11 members in favor, three against and one abstention.
Israel-Hamas war: US calls for vote on UN resolution for cease-fire in Gaza
The United States called for a vote on Friday on a newly revised United Nations resolution that would declare "an immediate and sustained cease-fire" in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Older Americans are happy, but younger ones are not -- in stark contrast to rest of the world
The report reveals that older people are happier because they can easily shrug off negativity.
World’s happiest countries revealed in 2024 report, and US no longer ranks in top 20
The U.S. hit a new low in the 2024 World Happiness Report, an annual ranking of the world’s happiest countries. Here’s where America ranked compared to other nations.
Japan sent drones deep inside Fukushima; here's what they saw
Miniature drone images from deep within a severely damaged reactor at the Fukushima nuclear plant reveal displaced control equipment and distorted materials.
Queen Elizabeth II photo was 'digitally enhanced,' photo agency says
Getty Images said a photo taken by Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, of Queen Elizabeth II had been “digitally enhanced."
State of emergency declared, Iceland's Blue Lagoon evacuated after largest volcanic eruption in 3 years
The volcano eruption in Iceland forced the evacuation of the tourist destination Blue Lagoon and sent lava flowing toward the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík.
Iceland rocked by fourth volcano eruption in recent months, spewing fountains of lava
A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland after a volcano erupted for the fourth time since December, spewing orange lava into the air.