U.S. moves "additional assets" to Middle East amid threat of Iranian strike on Israel
The U.S. continues to monitor "credible" threats of an Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, even as reports indicate that Iran is looking to deploy a non-escalatory response.
Israel says it will defend itself if Iran retaliates for consulate attack
Israel’s military says it is prepared to defend the country and strike back if Iran decides to retaliate for this month’s deadly airstrike on the Iranian Consulate in Syria. Tehran holds Israel responsible for the attack, which the U.S. military believes Israel carried out.
Castaways rescued from remote Pacific island after writing 'HELP' on beach in palm tree fronds
Officials said the men confirmed they were in good health and had access to food and water when their distress message was spotted.
Truong My Lan sentenced to death in Vietnam’s largest-ever fraud case
Truong My Lan, a real estate tycoon in Vietnam, was sentenced to death on Thursday in the country’s largest financial fraud case ever, state media Vietnam Net said.
Young inventor turns heads in Chile with cardboard patrol car
In Antuco, Chile, a 10-year-old named Alfredo Ossess created a stir by driving a cardboard-made patrol car equipped with a beacon, siren, and radio.
Oscar Pistorius, Olympic 'Blade Runner,' struggles to find job post-prison: report
The double-amputee former South African track star Oscar Pistorius is struggling to find post-prison employment as members of his church see him as a "shadow" of the man he once was, according to a new report.
Explosion at Italian hydroelectric plant kills at least 3, leaves many injured
Italian firefighters rescued three injured workers and are searching for potentially missing individuals.
Google Flights says these are the top summer travel destinations of 2024
From London to Cancun and more, see the hottest summer 2024 flight destinations.
Palestinians return to southern Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, find city unrecognizable
Israeli troops withdrew from Khan Younis on Sunday after months of fighting and bombardment, leaving behind streets reduced to rubble and families searching for their destroyed or damaged homes.
Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Watch: E-bike battery explodes in flames at London train station
In London, an e-bike battery ignited at Sutton Station, prompting a chaotic scene as passengers fled for safety.
Passenger fined for urinating in cup during delay at Sydney Airport
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
Family warning others about getting plastic surgery in Mexico following sister's death
One family is speaking out and warning others after their sister died during a plastic surgery operation in Mexico.
Taiwan earthquake live updates: Trapped rock quarry workers safe
Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.
Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
Baba Vanga's 2024 predictions are apparently coming true
Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, is known for her apparent gift of predicting major world events.
World Central Kitchen worker killed in Israeli airstrike was a dedicated humanitarian, friends say
According to World Central Kitchen, the seven people killed in the Israeli airstrike in Gaza were from Australia, Poland, United Kingdom, a dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada and Palestine.
Avalanche kills 3, including American teen, near Swiss resort
Three individuals, including an American teenager, lost their lives in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt.
7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli airstrike; food charity halts operations in Gaza
World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, has suspended operations in the Gaza region after an Israeli airstrike killed seven members of their team on Monday.
World Central Kitchen: A look at food charity founded by José Andrés after Gaza strike
In Gaza, World Central Kitchen says it has provided more than 43 million meals to Palestinians.