Largest gold deposit in the world found; worth $83 billion

China has discovered what is being called the world's largest gold deposit, valued at $83 billion, located 12 miles underground in Pingjiang County, according to state media.

Notre Dame Cathedral reveals new interior 5 years after massive fire

The historic structure's interior was rebuilt featuring high ceilings and new stonework erasing memories of the devastating fire in 2019.

World's oldest man, dead at 112, ate this meal every Friday

John Tinniswood, 112, said he considered it "pure luck" that he had a long life – but he ate one thing each week.

Russia attacks Ukraine with almost 200 drones
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Tensions continue to rise in eastern Europe as Russia and Ukraine escalate air attacks against each other.

Lost penguin’s 2,000-mile journey to Australia ends with return to Southern Ocean

The emperor penguin, dubbed Gus, had somehow swam over 2,000 miles from his icy home and was found on a sun-drenched beach in Denmark, Western Australia, earlier this month.

Earth’s ‘mini moon’ is disappearing this week

The recently discovered object, known as 2024 PT5, has been tagging alongside Earth since September. Here’s what to know about it.

5-alarm fire engulfs homes in Manila; firefighters battle blaze

A 5-alarm fire erupted in Isla Puting Bato, located in Manila’s Tondo district, on Sunday morning, quickly spreading and engulfing several homes.

American tourist among those killed in mass alcohol poisoning in Laos

An American man was among at least six tourists who were killed in a mass alcohol poisoning case in a popular tourist town in Laos.

List of worst-polluting cities released
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New data showed cities in Asian and the United States emit the most pollution.

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.

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.

World reacts to Trump reelection
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Several world leaders congratulated Donald Trump on his win in the 2024 presidential election on Wednesday, while others expressed worry.

Israel terminates working agreement with UNRWA
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Israel said it has terminated its working agreement with the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, which is Gaza's main provider.

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.