A passenger plane belonging to South Korean airline Jeju Air had to return to Gimpo airport near Seoul shortly after takeoff on Monday due to landing gear problems.
Latest developments in the Middle East as Houthis target an Israeli airbase and defected Syrian military officers return to Syria.
Kenya is taking steps to save the endangered northern white rhinos through in vitro fertilization techniques, as Najin and Fatu are the last remaining ones of their kind.
Mexico is getting ready for Trump's plan to deport thousands of illegal migrants upon his inauguration, with preparations already underway.
Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.
A Russian cargo ship has sunk in the Mediterranean Sea after an explosion onboard. Two crew members of the sunken Ursa Major are missing.
Turkish customs officials intercepted a living baby gorilla at Istanbul airport, surprising everyone. The gorilla was found in a wooden crate with air holes, wearing an old t-shirt.
A tragic plane crash in southern Brazil resulted in the deaths of a Brazilian businessman and nine family members. The crash also injured 17 people on the ground.
In a creative move, the police in Peru utilized a Grinch costume to conduct a drug raid in San Bartolo, a southern part of Lima.
Residents of the Spanish villages of Paiporta and Catarroja, heavily affected by October floods, win prizes in the Christmas lottery, bringing hope and relief to the communities.
The traditional Spanish Christmas lottery, El Gordo, brings families and friends together in hopes of winning big prizes.
The Malaysian government has approved a new search for Malaysia Airlines plane that disappeared over a decade ago. The search will focus on a new location in the southern Indian Ocean.
An ancient stone with the oldest known inscription of the Ten Commandments has been sold at auction for nearly 5 million dollars despite concerns over its authenticity.
A 48-year-old man in the village of Tajueco was caught on camera by a Google car, dumping a body in an isolated graveyard, leading to the resolution of a murder case.
New Zealand's Scrabble phenomenon Nigel Richards has recently added another remarkable title to his long list of achievements by winning the tournament in Granada, Spain, despite not speaking a word of Spanish.
The family of the victim is now requesting a review of the sentence imposed on the Spanish actor's son who murdered him in Thailand and are seeking the death penalty.
After being raised in captivity, Siberian tigers Boris and Svetlaya were released back into the wild separately. Boris embarked on a three-year journey to find Svetlaya, successfully reuniting with her.
Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.
A deadly migrant route has claimed the lives of six individuals aboard fishing boats heading to the Canary Islands.
A fire near Malibu, close to Los Angeles in the US state of California, has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. The fire has already burned over a thousand hectares of land in the popular area known for its celebrity and billionaire residents.
Spaniards are demanding two specific measures to prevent future disasters following the recent tragedy in the Valencia region.
A Chinese man suspected of the murder of a heavily pregnant woman in Haarlem in 2004 has been placed on Europol's Most Wanted list. The suspect, Jian Xia, is believed to be living in Spain under an alias.
Spanish King Felipe and Queen Letizia have arrived in Valencia to attend a mass in memory of the victims of the floods in the region.
Israel expresses concerns about the rise of rebel forces dominated by jihadists following the fall of the Syrian regime and takes actions to secure the region.
Taiwan has raised its military readiness and started military exercises in response to the presence of Chinese warships near the island and restrictions imposed in Chinese airspace.
Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to come up with a new proposal in the coming months for taxing tobacco products in the EU, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.
Syrian jihadists have reportedly captured the city of Daraa in the southern part of the country, following a deal with the army of President Bashar al-Assad.
Jihadist rebels are at the gates of Homs in Syria causing fear among the local population. Recent violence has led to over 800 casualties. Read more on the latest developments.
Twelve Vietnamese soldiers lost their lives during a military exercise in southern Vietnam due to an accidental explosion caused by a lightning strike hitting a detonator.
The sudden disappearance of 42-year-old farmer Antonio Strangio has raised concerns among Italian authorities as his burned-out car was found in Calabria, Italy.
