Biden speaks at France's Pointe du Hoc on 'defending freedom and democracy'

President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2

The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.

King Charles banknotes roll out across UK for 1st time

The first U.K. banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation.

D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 80th anniversary, share memories and messages for future generations

World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.

Haunting art installation marks D-Day anniversary: See the pics

The “For Your Tomorrow" D-Day memorial features 1,475 statues representing each British servicemember who was killed during the invasion of Normandy 80 years ago.

Mexico elects first female president: Who is Claudia Sheinbaum

Claudia Sheinbaum, who will be Mexico’s first woman leader in the nation’s more than 200 years of independence, captured the presidency by promising continuity.

Mexico election: Voting line wrapped around Atlanta Mexican Consulate

Will Mexico elect its first female president? Atlanta residents showed up in huge numbers to the Consulate General of Mexico to place their vote on Sunday.

Pompeii unveils violent images drawn by children 2,000 years ago

The ancient drawings reveal kids of that generation were also exposed to “extreme forms of violence,” which is a concern still today with video games and movies.

South Korea to blare K-pop at North Korea after launch of trash balloons: reports

After North Korea launched nearly 1,000 balloons carrying trash and manure, South Korea says it will respond by blaring K-pop, world news and criticisms of North Korea.

Monet's iconic 'Poppy Field' vandalized by climate activist at Orsay Museum in Paris

An iconic Claude Monet painting, "Les Coquelicots" (Poppy Field), was vandalized at the Orsay Museum in Paris on Saturday by a climate activist from the French group Riposte Alimentaire.

Biden outlines cease-fire proposal after Israel expands ground offensive in Rafah

President Joe Biden on Friday outlined terms of a potential new cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, just hours after Israeli forces moved into central parts of Rafah.

North Korea flies balloons carrying poop, trash over South Korea

South Korea's military said about 260 North Korean balloons were found in various parts of the country and were being recovered.

Naked man disrupts Virgin Australia flight, forces emergency landing

A man accused of running naked down the aisle of an Australian domestic flight, knocking down a flight attendant and forcing the plane to turn back, was arrested by police at the airport, officials said on Tuesday.

More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.

Nicki Minaj shares update after Amsterdam arrest livestream

The rapper apologized to fans for missing a show after she was detained at the Amsterdam airport Saturday for alleged drug possession.

Qatar Airways turbulence leaves 12 hurt on flight to Dublin

Turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight injured 12 people, sending eight of them to the hospital, authorities said.