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Tree-mendous ride: Wooden Citroen 2CV sells for 210,000 euros
A Citroen 2CV made of wood, thought to be the only one of its kind, has sold for 210,000 euros ($225,000) at auction in France -- a new price record for the iconic vehicle.
More than 500 people evacuated after Ecuador floods
More than 500 people were evacuated from their homes in northern Ecuador on Sunday following flooding caused by heavy rains, President Guillermo Lasso said.
Hong Kong court quashes investigative journalist's conviction
Hong Kong's top court on Monday quashed the conviction of a journalist in relation to her investigation into an attack on democracy supporters by government loyalists in 2019.
Klinsmann names player held in China in South Korea squad
South Korea coach Jurgen Klinsmann included Son Jun-ho in his squad Monday for two friendlies this month, despite the player still being held in China in connection with a bribery case.
Prince Harry's legal battles with the press
Prince Harry has had a turbulent relationship with the media and holds the press responsible for the death of his mother Princes Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997 as she fled from paparazzi.
Prince Harry to make history with UK court testimony
Prince Harry will become the first senior British royal to give evidence in court for more than a century when he testifies this week against a tabloid newspaper publisher.
The Israelis set for new Jewish temple on Al-Aqsa site
With imported sacrificial cows, ancient hymns and growing support, some nationalist Jews hope to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem's Old City, at a site at the heart of Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
Healthy snowpack heralds bumper season for US rafters
A healthy Rocky Mountain snowpack looks set to offer a bumper season for thrill-seeking white water rafters on Colorado's rivers.
Russia's spiritual leader praises Putin for giving Church treasured artwork
Moscow's spiritual leader Patriarch Kirill praised President Vladimir Putin on Sunday for handing Russia's most famous icon from a museum to the Orthodox Church as the country "faces huge enemy forces."
Official links deadly Indian train crash to signal system
The cause of India's deadliest train disaster in decades was linked to the signal system, the railway minister said Sunday, as families scoured hospitals and morgues for missing relatives and deaths were expected to top 288.
Indian officials seek cause of train crash that killed at least 288
Desperate relatives searched Sunday for loved ones missing after India's worst train disaster in decades, and the death toll was expected to climb above 288 as authorities searched for clues to the cause.
Grim quest to find loved ones from Indian train disaster
At a makeshift morgue in an Indian school, a couple scanned photos of disfigured corpses before leaning in for a closer look at one they think is their 22-year-old son.
Indian officials search for answers after train crash kills at least 288
Authorities were scrambling on Sunday to understand the cause of a three-train collision in India that killed at least 288 people, claiming that "no one responsible" will be spared.
UK police swoop on activists as protester invades Epsom Derby
British police guarding the Epsom Derby on Saturday made multiple arrests including of an activist from the rights group Animal Rising who stormed the track during the blue-riband horse race.
At least 288 dead, hundreds hurt in India triple train crash
At least 288 people were killed and hundreds more injured in a horrific three-train collision in India, officials said Saturday, the country's deadliest rail accident in more than 20 years.
'Too much pain': the carnage of India's train crash
When India's worst train accident in more than 20 years happened just outside his home, Hiranmay Rath said it felt "like the sky was falling on us or the earth was cracking open".
UK police arrest 19 activists ahead of Epsom Derby
British police Saturday arrested 19 people ahead of the Epsom Derby after the rights group Animal Rising vowed to defy a court injunction and disrupt the blue-riband horse race.
UK drug crime boss in jail after fleeing to Thailand
A British drugs kingpin has been extradited home from Thailand to serve a lengthy jail term after spending years on the run, UK police said on Saturday.
More than 280 dead, hundreds hurt in India triple train crash
At least 288 people were killed and hundreds more injured in a three-train collision in India, officials said Saturday, the country's deadliest rail accident in more than 20 years.
More than 280 dead, hundreds hurt in India horror rail crash
At least 288 people were killed and more than 850 injured in a horrific three-train collision in India, officials said Saturday, the country's deadliest rail accident in more than 20 years.
Top allies of Colombian president resign over nanny wiretap scandal
Two close allies of Colombian President Gustavo Petro stepped down Friday after becoming embroiled in a scandal over the alleged illegal wiretapping of a nanny employed by one of the officials.
Over 200 dead, 850 hurt in India horror rail crash
At least 207 people were killed, more than 850 more were injured and many others are feared trapped after a horrific three-train collision late Friday in eastern India's Odisha state, local officials said.
Brazil judge suspends work on Rio's Sugarloaf zip line
A Brazilian judge has ordered a suspension in the construction of a zip line on Rio de Janeiro's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, alleging damage to the stone at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At least 120 dead, 850 hurt in India rail crash
At least 120 people were killed, more than 850 more were injured and many others are feared trapped after a grisly three-train collision late Friday in eastern India's Odisha state, local officials said.
California law would make tech giants pay for news
A proposed law requiring internet giants to pay for news stories moved forward in California on Friday, despite Facebook owner Meta threatening to pull news from its platform if it passes.
At least 50 dead, 500 hurt in India rail crash: officials
At least 50 people have died, more than 500 were injured and many are feared trapped in a three-train collision in eastern India's Odisha state, a top official said Friday.
Colombia president's allies exit over nanny wiretap scandal
Two close allies of Colombian President Gustavo Petro stepped down Friday after prosecutors announced the pair would be called to testify in a probe into alleged illegal wiretapping of a nanny.
At least 28 dead, 300 hurt in India rail crash: officials
At least 28 people have died, more than 300 were injured and many are feared trapped in a multiple train collision in eastern India's Odisha state, a medical officer said Friday.
Thousands ordered to flee advancing wildfires in Quebec
Some 10,000 people on Friday were ordered to evacuate from a city in the Canadian province of Quebec in the face of advancing wildfires, officials said.
Deaths feared, at least 200 hurt in India rail crash: officials, media
Dozens are feared dead and at least 200 people have been injured in a multiple train collision in eastern India's Odisha state, local media and officials said Friday.
Heavy rain triggers evacuation warnings in Japan
Hundreds of thousands of residents in Japan were urged to evacuate on Friday as tropical storm Mawar brought heavy rain and caused several rivers to overflow.
War disrupts Ukrainian-Russian mafia bond
Sitting at a cafe in the Ukrainian port of Odesa, a local smuggler drew on his cigarette as he explained how the war has disrupted long-established underworld ties between Russia and Ukraine.