Venice to test entry fee, cap on visitors to famous canals

Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage site, narrowly escaped being placed on a danger list because of the threat of overtourism on its delicate ecosystem.

Italian city braces for collapse of ancient leaning tower

The leaning tower is one of the so-called Two Towers that have become symbolic of the Italian city of Bologna.

Twins! Rare pair of African elephants born on Kenya reserve

A remarkable event unfolded in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve as a rare set of twin elephants was born for the second time in less than two years.

France and Salt Lake City chosen as hosts for 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics, respectively by IOC

Salt Lake City being preferred as a shoo-in to host the 2034 Winter Olympics was expected. The surprise was the IOC favoring the French Alps bid for the 2030 edition on Wednesday.

US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1

The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.

Indian rescuers remove all 41 workers who were trapped in tunnel for 17 days, minister says

The rescue mission was completed after rescuers reached the trapped workers earlier on Tuesday, ending a drawn-out rescue mission that had grabbed the country’s attention for days.

Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.

Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

A four-day cease-fire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas will began Friday morning, Qatar said, a day later than originally announced, as negotiators worked out final details of the deal.

Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won't take place before Friday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser says a planned hostage-for-prisoner swap with Hamas has been delayed until at least Friday.

Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors on 1st day of tax fraud trial

After having maintained her innocence for nearly five years, pop star Shakira struck a last-minute deal with prosecutors -- who had originally sought an eight-year prison sentence.

Javier Milei, a fervent right-wing populist, secures Argentina's presidency

Right-wing populist Javier Milei will become the next president of Argentina after promising a dramatic shake-up to the state in a fiercely polarized election campaign held amid deep discontent over soaring inflation and rising poverty.