Suspension bridge collapse in India kills at least 133, officials say
The suspension bridge had reopened four days earlier after six months of repairs. Officials said it was overloaded with tourists drawn to the attraction during the Hindu festival season.
The suspension bridge had reopened four days earlier after six months of repairs. Officials said it was overloaded with tourists drawn to the attraction during the Hindu festival season.
Brazil elects Lula president again, defeating far-right Bolsonaro
His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.
His victory marks the first time since Brazil’s 1985 return to democracy that the sitting president has failed to win reelection.
Somalia attack: President says at least 100 killed in car bombings
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at the site of the explosions in Mogadishu, told journalists that nearly 300 other people were wounded.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at the site of the explosions in Mogadishu, told journalists that nearly 300 other people were wounded.
South Korea mourns after more than 150 people killed in Halloween crowd surge
More than 80% of the dead are in their 20s and 30s, but at least four were teenagers.
More than 80% of the dead are in their 20s and 30s, but at least four were teenagers.
Death toll rises to 149 after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul, South Korea
Officials say people were crushed to death after a stampede near a major party spot in Seoul.
Officials say people were crushed to death after a stampede near a major party spot in Seoul.
Hannah Pick-Goslar, Holocaust survivor and best friend to Anne Frank, dies at 93
Hannah Pick-Goslar felt obligated to tell her story and to share her cherished friendship with Anne because she “survived, and Anne didn’t.”
Hannah Pick-Goslar felt obligated to tell her story and to share her cherished friendship with Anne because she “survived, and Anne didn’t.”
Gold's Gym parent company gives update on CEO, family's plane crash off Costa Rican coast
Gold's Gym's parent company, RSG Group, confirmed that its CEO Rainer Schaller and his family were on the plane, saying it was "shocked, stunned and full of grief."
Gold's Gym's parent company, RSG Group, confirmed that its CEO Rainer Schaller and his family were on the plane, saying it was "shocked, stunned and full of grief."
This airline is offering prizes for you to pick the middle seat
One airline hopes more people will pick the dreaded middle seat on domestic flights.
One airline hopes more people will pick the dreaded middle seat on domestic flights.
Russian court rejects Brittney Griner's appeal against 9-year sentence
The Moscow region court also ruled that Brittney Griner’s sentence will be recalculated to around eight years in prison, after taking her time in pre-trial detention into account.
The Moscow region court also ruled that Brittney Griner’s sentence will be recalculated to around eight years in prison, after taking her time in pre-trial detention into account.
Rishi Sunak becomes UK prime minister after meeting with King Charles III
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
Rishi Sunak met at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday with the king, who had just accepted the resignation of Liz Truss. Sunak is the third Conservative prime minister this year.
Garland accuses Chinese nationals of attempting to obstruct US probe into company
The two men, Guochun He and Zheng Wang, are accused of trying to direct a person with the U.S. government whom they believed was a cooperator to provide confidential information about the Justice Department's investigation.
The two men, Guochun He and Zheng Wang, are accused of trying to direct a person with the U.S. government whom they believed was a cooperator to provide confidential information about the Justice Department's investigation.
Gold's Gym owner, 5 others feared dead after plane crashes off Costa Rica
Costa Rican authorities said Sunday that the bodies of one adult and one child were found but had not yet been identified.
Costa Rican authorities said Sunday that the bodies of one adult and one child were found but had not yet been identified.
Rishi Sunak to become UK's next prime minister
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
Rishi Sunak was runner-up to Liz Truss, who resigned unexpectedly last week. At 45, he's the youngest prime minister in more than 200 years, the first leader of color, and the first Hindu to take the job.
Boris Johnson out of race to be next UK prime minister
Boris Johnson, who was ousted in July amid ethics scandals, was widely expected to run to replace Liz Truss, who quit last week.
Boris Johnson, who was ousted in July amid ethics scandals, was widely expected to run to replace Liz Truss, who quit last week.
Boris Johnson returns to UK amid rumors he will run for leader
Boris Johnson, who was ousted by a series of ethics scandals just three months ago, needs the backing of 100 lawmakers before 2 p.m. Monday to be on the ballot paper.
Boris Johnson, who was ousted by a series of ethics scandals just three months ago, needs the backing of 100 lawmakers before 2 p.m. Monday to be on the ballot paper.
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after policies triggered economic turmoil
Liz Truss, who said she will remain in office until a replacement is chosen, has been prime minister for just 45 days.
Liz Truss, who said she will remain in office until a replacement is chosen, has been prime minister for just 45 days.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid triggered a tsunami with mile-high waves, new study says
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
A University of Michigan-led study said the energy released by the prehistoric tsunami was 30,000 times larger than the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
Iran's Elnaz Rekabi, female climber who competed without hijab, arrives in Tehran
An Instagram post on an account attributed to Iran's Elnaz Rekabi called her not wearing the hijab “unintentional," but fears for her safety have grown.
An Instagram post on an account attributed to Iran's Elnaz Rekabi called her not wearing the hijab “unintentional," but fears for her safety have grown.
Fears grow for Iranian female rock climber who competed without hijab abroad
Female climber Elnaz Rekabi may have been forced to leave South Korea early by Iranian officials and could face arrest back home, Farsi-language media outside of Iran reported.
Female climber Elnaz Rekabi may have been forced to leave South Korea early by Iranian officials and could face arrest back home, Farsi-language media outside of Iran reported.
UK woman flies 7,000 miles to Hawaii to scatter pet hamster’s ashes
Lisa Murray-Lang said her pet hamster, Spud, loved “traveling” during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Lisa Murray-Lang said her pet hamster, Spud, loved “traveling” during the COVID-19 lockdown.