Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, dies in prison

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died in prison on Friday, according to the country’s prison agency. Here's what's known about his death.

London’s iconic Tube map getting an update with new names, colors

London’s Overground lines will be given six new names and colors to make it easier to navigate for locals and visitors.

WWII soldier's remains found, ending family's 80-year search: 'He's a hero'

The long search for Private First-Class Mose Vance, a World War II soldier from West Virginia, has ended as his remains are found in France.

Mexican authorities arrest 6 in connection to grisly machete murders in Cancun

Prosecutors alleged the six suspects hacked up five people with a machete and dumped three other victims in a shallow grave. Mexican police seized drugs from the group, as well as two firearms exclusively used by the military.

US aid package: Senate passes $95.3B bill for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

The aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan now faces an uncertain future in the House. Here’s what’s in the legislation.

Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says

Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have developed a resistance to cancer after being exposed to high levels of radiation in the wake of the nuclear disaster 35 years ago, according to a new study.

ESA to use laser beams in space to study gravitational waves

During the LISA mission, three spacecraft will fly in formation, forming a triangle connected by laser beams to detect gravitational waves.

How attacks in the Red Sea are cramping global trade; what it means for retailers

The cost to ship a standard 40-foot container from China to northern Europe has jumped from $1,500 to $4,000, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany.

Ingo the flamingo, famous Berlin zoo resident, dies age 75 – and maybe older

The Berlin Zoo is mourning Ingo the flamingo, its oldest resident, who died at what is believed to be at least 75 years of age and had lived there since the mid-1950s.  

Woman, 68, dies in dog attack despite brave neighbors' efforts to save her life

A tragic incident unfolded in England's Jaywick neighborhood as 68-year-old Esther Martin succumbed to injuries inflicted by two dogs despite valiant efforts from neighbors to save her.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace says

King Charles III has been diagnosed with "a form of cancer" following his recent hospital procedure, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. 

Houthis vow 'escalation' after US, UK launch more strikes in Yemen

The U.S. and U.K. launched a series of attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen this weekend in reaction to a lethal drone attack on a U.S. base in Jordan last week.

US retaliation strikes hit 85 targets in Iraq and Syria, 36 Houthi sites in Yemen

U.S. strikes hit 85 targets late Friday throughout Iraq and Syria where Iran-backed fighters are deployed. More were sent on Saturday to Houthi sites in Yemen. Here’s what’s known about the attacks.