Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed

Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Slovakia’s populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt

Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times while greeting supporters at an event in an attempted assassination that shocked the small country and reverberated across Europe weeks before an election.

Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar

An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years. 

‘So I raped you’ suspect detained in France after 3-year search

A man accused of sexually assaulting a college student in 2013 and later sent her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you," was captured in France.

Billboard collapses onto group of pedestrians, killing at least 14

A massive billboard collapsed in India, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 70 others who were at a gas station below.

8 killed in mass shooting near resort area in Mexico

Eight people were killed in a mass shooting that happened near a resort area south of Mexico City, according to officials.

Jeddah Tower: Construction resumes on what will be world's tallest building

Once completed, the structure will stand 3,280 feet and will be taller than Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, currently the tallest structure in the world.

Ian Gelder, 'Game of Thrones' star, dies at 74

Ian Gelder was a British actor best known for his role on the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones."

American, Australians missing in Mexico ID’d after bodies found in well

The three men were camping and had been posting idyllic photos on social media of waves and isolated beaches before they went missing last weekend.

Thieves allegedly killed 3 tourists in Mexico for truck tires: Authorities

Baja California state prosecutors have revealed more details about the crime but have not yet officially confirmed the identification of the bodies. 

Israel votes to block Al Jazeera in the country

Israel’s move to shut down Al Jazeera’s operations in the country is believed to be the first time Israel has ever shuttered a foreign news outlet.

GSU pro-Palestinian protesters demand Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Pro-Palestinian protesters took over Georgia State University this week as the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is close.

3 bodies found in search for US and Australian surfers who mysteriously vanished in Mexico

Three bodies have been discovered in a popular Mexican tourist area where an American and two Australians suddenly vanished last week having been on an apparent camping and surfing trip.