Who is Hamish Harding, the British businessman and explorer aboard missing Titanic sightseeing sub?
Hamish Harding, a British millionaire known for his exploratory escapades across the globe, is reportedly among five people who went missing aboard a tourist submersible visiting the Titanic shipwreck.
Submarine used for tourist visits to Titanic wreckage goes missing in the Atlantic
A search is underway for a missing submersible that carries people to view the wreckage of the Titanic. Canadian officials say the five-person submersible was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles south of St. John's, Newfoundland.
American woman pushed into ravine near German castle released from hospital
Police in southern Germany say an American tourist who was pushed into a ravine during an attack near Neuschwanstein castle in which her 21-year-old friend was killed has been released from the hospital.
Ecuadorian woman who woke up during her wake dies after 7 days in hospital
An Ecuadorian woman who surprised guests at her wake by knocking on her coffin earlier this month, died on Friday after a week of intensive care.
Video shows ferry on fire at sea; 120 people rescued
The M/V Esperanza Star caught fire at dawn while traveling with 65 passengers and 55 crewmembers.
Rebels storm Ugandan school, killing at least 41 including students
Ugandan authorities recovered the bodies of 41 people, including 38 students, who were burned, shot or hacked to death after suspected rebels attacked a secondary school near the border with Congo, the local mayor said Saturday.
Bus full of seniors heading to casino in Canada collides with truck, killing 15
“The public is reeling and asking a lot of questions..." an official said. “Death on this scale is never normalized for us."
Chinese spies break into hundreds of public, private networks, security firm says
A U.S. cybersecurity firm says Chinese hackers exploited an email security device to break into the networks of public and private sector companies, some of them government agencies, including foreign ministries.
2 Americans found dead in hotel room in Mexico's Baja California
The Americans are believed to have died in El Pescadero, Mexico, after inhaling gas.
Germany to provide $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024
The compensation includes $888.9 million to provide home care and supportive services for frail and vulnerable Holocaust survivors.
Relatives fight for custody of siblings who survived Colombian plane crash
A custody battle has broken out among relatives of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and 40 harrowing days alone in the Amazon rainforest in an extraordinary showing of youthful resilience that captivated people around the world.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
US to rejoin UNESCO and pay back millions in dues, to counter China's influence
The U.S. government would pay its 2023 dues plus $10 million in bonus contributions for Holocaust education, preserving cultural heritage in Ukraine, journalist safety, and science and technology education.
Japan rocked by Pokémon card crime spree as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal from shops: report
A new report from The Wall Street Journal details the extravagant lengths thieves have gone to steal these highly sought-after cards – some of which fetch for six figures.
24 Hours of Le Mans: Ferrari topples Toyota after 50-year absence
Ferrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling mighty Toyota in the most iconic sports car race in the world.
Driver was slapped with $129,544 speeding fine; Here's why
Finland has a special way of calculating fines.
Children missing for 40 days after plane crash in Amazon jungle found alive
Colombian authorities have found alive four Indigenous children who survived a small plane crash 40 days ago and had been the subject of n intense search in the Amazon jungles that held Colombians on edge.
Joran van der Sloot case: Natalee Holloway suspect pleads not guilty to extortion, wire fraud charges
Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot entered an Alabama courtroom smiling Friday.
Driver slapped with $129,544 speeding fine; Here's why
Finland has a special way of calculating fines.
US issues travel advisory for Caribbean hotspot amid violence, sex assault concerns
A yellow flag-level two advisory was issued urging travelers heading to the Caribbean hotspot to "exercise increased caution."