Indonesia's dramatic volcano eruption caught on video
Some 12,000 locals have been evacuated due to concerns over ash, pyroclastic flows and a tsunami risk.
Footage of night hike to volcano crater with "blue fire" wows internet
Social media users were blown away by the scene, with one saying, "I had no idea that something like this existed."
Satellite photos show construction of Indonesia's new capital city
Indonesia is making progress on building a new capital in the middle of the jungle to replace congested and sinking Jakarta.
Images capture dramatic volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang
Indonesian authorities have issued a tsunami warning, grounded flights, and ordered more than 11,000 people to evacuate.
China tops US in popularity in strategic region
However, it lags in the perceived trust department, with nearly half of respondents saying Beijing could threaten their country's sovereignty.
Before and after photos show new city emerge in jungle
Indonesia's new capital city to be, Nusantara, is currently under construction and its progress can be seen far above.
Soccer player killed by lightning during game
The Indonesian player was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.
Exclusive—This ex-general plans to make largest Muslim nation a world power
Defense Minister Prabowo says Indonesia "must assume the new responsibilities that come with its position as an emerging power."
Earthquake map time-lapse shows stunning 24-hour surge in seismic activity
A deadly 7.6 magnitude quake struck off the coast of the Philippines on Saturday, with aftershocks felt in Indonesia and Japan.
Videos show Indonesian towns covered in ash after volcano erupts
Authorities distributed masks and urged residents to wear eyeglasses to protect them from the volcanic ash.
Volcano behind cataclysmic 1883 eruption sparks modern tsunami fears
This volcano caused a devastating tsunami in 2018, after a landslide fell into the surrounding ocean.
Rare birth of Sumatran rhino a blessing for critically endangered species
There are only an estimated 80 of these rhinos left in the world, with this calf being the fifth to be born at a special sanctuary in Indonesia.
Archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old knives made from tiger shark teeth
The ancient shark tooth blades were most likely used in warfare, or for ritual purposes, according to the researchers.
Man found clinging to plastic lid in ocean
The man was spotted waving his arms in the air as he floated in the water 10 miles off the coast of Obi Island, Indonesia.
Topless 'body checks' at Miss Universe pageant spark complaints
One woman described how she was forced to pose inappropriately and told to open her legs.
Florence Pugh 'Oppenheimer' nude scenes censored in absolutely bizarre way
The movie has sparked discussion on social media since opening internationally on July 21.
McDonald's $230 wedding package sparks avalanche of jokes, memes
The wedding package can include 100 chicken burgers and 100 packets of four-piece McNuggets.
I was 'canceled' for a joke
People advised me to just apologize, saying: "Dave Chappelle can afford to not apologize, you can't."
Orangutans can beatbox, scientists discover
It turns out that our orangutan cousins can make two noises with their voices at once, in a similar way to human beatboxers.
Horror as man fishes snakes from favorite Bali spot: "No thanks"
At the location in Bali, Indonesia, one traveler was stunned to see that she was swimming among snakes.
Woman says her arm was crushed in elephant's mouth on vacation
Beth Bogar says she had just finished riding and swimming with the elephant when it bit her arm as she was posing for a photo.
Moment divers come face-to-face with pod of killer whales in rare encounter
"Something was different that morning," Ribka Malise said. "Out of nowhere, it happened."
Plane crashes into airport roof during takeoff accident—Video
An investigation has been launched into what went wrong, and authorities have said the plane had undergone safety checks before attempting to take off.
Crocodile carries body of child back to family a mile from where he drowned
A crocodile returned a boy's body completely intact and the head of the local rescue office said the animal had helped them with their mission.
Videos show deadly fight between workers at metal plant
Several dozen workers were arrested in the aftermath, Indonesian authorities said.
The Reticulated python that swallowed a grandma
Newsweek looks at how Reticulated pythons are able to swallow nearly anything that crosses their path.
Fuego volcano erupts sending lava and ash soaring into sky above Antigua
The incident comes just one week after Stromboli in Italy and Semeru in Indonesia erupted on the same day, and two weeks after Hawaii's Mauna Loa eruption.
Adultery made illegal for 275 million people
Lawmakers in Indonesia's parliament approved legislation on Tuesday, in a move that will see premarital and extramarital sex banned.
Videos show Semeru volcano erupt, spewing hot ash as thousands flee
Authorities evacuated nearly 2,000 people on Sunday after the eruption spewed ash into the air.
Fact Check: Were Bill Gates and WEF's Klaus Schwab at G20 this year?
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and the World Economic Forum's Klaus Schwab were said to have joined world leaders.