Sri Lanka race car mishap claims 7 lives, leaves 20 injured, officials confirm
A race car veered off the track during a competition in Sri Lanka on Sunday and rammed into a crowd of spectators and race officials, killing seven people and injuring 20 others, officials said.
Violence strikes Mexican elections as politicians, candidates are found dead in separate attacks
In a series of recent tragic incidents highlighting the dangers of political participation in Mexico, politicians and mayoral candidates have been killed in separate attacks over the past few months.
Israel strikes site in Iran in retaliation for weekend attack, FOX source says
Israel’s reported response follows Iran’s attack over the weekend. The war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip has inflamed decade-old tensions in the Middle East.
Iran fires ‘air defense batteries’ after sounds of explosions heard
Iran fired "air defense batteries" early Friday morning after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
Dubai flooding prompts cloud seeding questions
The heaviest rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates flooded portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport in a matter of hours Tuesday.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
Palestinians return to southern Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, find city unrecognizable
Israeli troops withdrew from Khan Younis on Sunday after months of fighting and bombardment, leaving behind streets reduced to rubble and families searching for their destroyed or damaged homes.
Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Watch: E-bike battery explodes in flames at London train station
In London, an e-bike battery ignited at Sutton Station, prompting a chaotic scene as passengers fled for safety.
Passenger fined for urinating in cup during delay at Sydney Airport
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
Taiwan earthquake live updates: Trapped rock quarry workers safe
Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.
Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
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.
Dutch police detain suspect after hostage standoff ends peacefully in nightclub
Dutch authorities have detained a man after he left a nightclub where hostages had been held. It brings a peaceful end to a tense, hours-long standoff.
Death toll rises to 115 in Moscow terror attack, 11 suspects arrested
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in Russia in years
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: 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.
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.
Where is Kate Middleton? TMZ investigates in upcoming special
“TMZ Investigates: Where is Kate Middleton?” will break down the headline-making photoshop fail and their exclusive sighting of Kate and Prince William.