Monday 31 December 2018

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hopes to resume nuclear summitry with Trump

During his New Year’s speech on Tuesday, Kim also said the United States should continue to halt its joint military exercises with ally South Korea and not deploy strategic military assets to the South.

      
 
 


Eyes to the sky: The Quadrantid meteor shower will brighten the night sky early Friday

For you skywatchers who can't wait for the "super blood moon lunar eclipse, "the Quadrantid meteor shower will provide a few hours of entertainment Friday.

      
 
 


These species went extinct in 2018. More may be doomed to follow in 2019.

They've been on our planet for millions of years, but 2018 was the year several species officially vanished forever.

      
 
 


Australia celebrates 2019 with stunning fireworks

Happy New Year, Australia! Stunning fireworks were displayed over Sydney to ring in 2019.

      
 
 


What may be easing longstanding tensions between North and South Korea? A passion for soccer.

North and South Korea had cut off all official communications since 2016,  but the two Koreas still participated in a soccer tournament in China.

      
 
 


6 New Year's traditions across the world

Some will bring in the new year by wearing red underwear or eating 12 grapes at midnight. Here are 6 traditions you might have never heard of.

      
 
 


American citizen accused of espionage, detained in Russia

An American citizen is reportedly being detained in Russia after he is accused of spying.