North Korea fires missile toward sea, South Korea says
North Korea has dialed up its testing activities to a record pace in 2022, testing more than 30 ballistic weapons.
Palace reveals ledger stone at queen’s final resting place
Surrounded by floral wreaths and bouquets, it is inscribed with Queen Elizabeth II's name and the years of her birth and death, alongside those of her father her mother, and her husband.
Doctors remove 50 large batteries from woman’s stomach, colon
Swallowing batteries is a “rare method of deliberate self-harm” that can cause serious complications.
Russians rush to leave country after Putin's partial military reservist call-up
Large numbers of Russians have rushed to book one-way tickets out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.
Biden accuses Putin of violating United Nations charter with 'brutal, needless' war
The crux of President Biden's visit to the U.N. is a full-throated condemnation of Russia as its brutal war nears the seven-month mark.
Baby pulled alive from rubble 26 hours after Jordan building collapse
Authorities said a four-month-old girl was “sleeping peacefully” under piles of rubble when crews rescued her.
Rescue efforts underway after 230 whales stranded on Australian shore
About 230 whales have been stranded on Tasmania’s west coast in Australia, and at least half are presumed to still be alive, officials said.
Deadly Hurricane Fiona batters Turks and Caicos Islands before heading toward Bermuda
Hurricane Fiona could pass very close to Bermuda late Thursday or early Friday, potentially as a powerful Category 4 hurricane.
UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
With Brittney Griner in jail, WNBA players skip Russia in offseason
Brittney Griner’s highly publicized legal woes in Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine has the top WNBA players opting to take their talents elsewhere this offseason.
USS Ronald Reagan to arrive at S. Korea despite threats from N. Korea
The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.
Deadly magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Mexico, hours after nationwide public drill
The U.S. Geological Survey said it initially registered the strong earthquake about 25 miles southeast of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico.
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: World gives final farewell to British monarch
Following the state funeral and procession, the queen’s coffin arrived at Windsor Castle, where Elizabeth spent much of her time — and it is now her final resting place.
Biden receives criticism from China after saying US would defend Taiwan against invasion
China has criticized President Joe Biden’s statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
What did the note atop Queen Elizabeth's coffin say?
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral was filled with symbolism and connections to the many moments and places she touched during her 70-year reign.
American contractor held in Afghanistan freed in swap for convicted Taliban drug lord
The exchange is one of the most significant prisoner swaps to take place under the Biden administration.
Queen Elizabeth II: World prepares its last goodbyes as state funeral nears
Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at Westminster Abbey will begin at 11 a.m. British local time, or 6 a.m. ET. in the United States.
1 killed in 6.8 earthquake that shook Taiwan, trapping people and derailing trains
The magnitude 6.8 quake was the largest among dozens that have rattled the island’s southeastern coast since Saturday evening.
King Charles, Prince William greet mourners lined up to view queen's coffin
King Charles III and Prince William made a surprise visit to a long line of people waiting to file past late queen’s coffin.