France 1 day ago Fire breaks out in famous Gothic cathedral in Rouen, France The spire of the medieval cathedral in the French city of Rouen caught fire on Thursday, but authorities said it was under control about 90 minutes later.
Australia 2 days ago Australian rangers kill crocodile that fatally attacked 12-year-old girl swimming in creek In northern Australia, wildlife rangers shot and killed a 14-foot crocodile that fatally attacked a 12-year-old girl while she was swimming with her family.
South America 3 days ago Climber's body found on Peru's highest mountain after 22 years Peruvian authorities reported Tuesday the discovery of William Stampfl's body near the country's Huascaran summit, 22 years after the 58-year-old mountaineer's death.
United Kingdom 3 days ago Drunk driver gets 17 years for killing woman, baby in 141 mph crash A British court has sentenced Darryl Anderson, who took pictures of himself traveling nearly 150 miles per hour, to 17 years in prison for the fatal wreck that occurred moments later.
Asia 3 days ago 27 injured in explosion after pile of confiscated illegal fireworks ignite in southern Philippines Twenty-seven people were injured on Monday afternoon when a large pile of confiscated illegal fireworks exploded in a powerful blast in the southern Philippines.
DISASTERS 4 days ago Landslide at illegal gold mine in Indonesia leaves 11 dead, dozens missing Heavy rains in Indonesia caused a landslide that killed at least 11 people at an illegal gold mine on Sulawesi island. Twenty-three survivors have been rescued so far.
Australia July 5 Australian leader urges control of territory's soaring crocodile population after fatal attack of 12-year-old The leader of Australia’s Northern Territory says the crocodile population must be either maintained or reduced and cannot be allowed to outstrip the human population.
Floods July 4 Minnesota bridge on verge of collapsing following torrential rain, flooding Officials in Minnesota say thery are braicng for a bridge near the Rapidan Dam to crumble into the Blue Earth River following a barrage of heavy rain and flooding.
Mexico July 3 Mexico evacuates turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl approaches The Mexican government began evacuating sea turtle eggs from beaches Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Beryl, which is currently barreling across the Caribbean.
India July 3 Stampede that killed 121 in India was caused by severe overcrowding and lack of exits, authorities say Authorities say severe overcrowding and a lack of exits contributed to a stampede at a religious festival in northern India that left at least 121 people dead.