'Space unites us': First Iranian-American astronaut reaches for stars

Jasmin “Jaws” Moghbeli earned her fierce nickname during her time as a decorated helicopter gunship pilot…

Australia turns from defense to offense in wildfire battle

Crews battling Australia’s wildfires said Sunday that they have been able to turn from defense to…

Volcano erupts near Manila; airport shut, villagers flee

A small volcano south of the Philippine capital that draws many tourists for its picturesque setting…

2 Aussie wildfires merge into inferno; man seriously burned

Two wildfires merged to form a massive inferno in southeastern Australia and a man suffered serious…

Species-saving Galapagos giant tortoise Diego can take a rest

Job done, prolific Galapagos giant tortoise Diego is being released back into the wild after being…

Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn

2020 is the most crucial year yet for humanity’s plan to dodge the bullet of catastrophic…

Gold bar found in Mexico was Aztec treasure: study

A gold bar found in a Mexico City park in 1981 was part of the Aztec…

Australia fires 'long way from over' but rain brings relief

Massive bushfires in southeastern Australia still have a “long way to go”, authorities have warned, even…

Historic German island is nursery for North Sea seals

The birthplace of Germany’s national anthem and a practice bombing range for British airmen after World…

Drought ignites human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean villager Dumisani Khumalo appeared to be in pain as he walked gingerly towards a chair…