4,000 residents flee town in southern Mexico after armed gangs start shooting, burn homes
Over 4,000 residents of Tila, a town 462 miles southeast of Mexico City, fled after armed gangs attacked and burned homes, marking the largest mass displacement in Chiapas since 1997, with many residents trapped in their homes for days before being rescued by federal forces.
Tokyo developing dating app to encourage marriage and childbirth
Tokyo officials are developing a dating app to promote marriage and childbirth as both have been in serious decline over the years in Japanese society.
Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia
A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North Korea says rocket carrying spy satellite explodes, fails
North Korea says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit has failed.
US missionaries killed in Haiti, ambushed by gangs
U.S. missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd were shot and killed by gangs in Haiti Thursday, along with the mission group’s Haitian director.
Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.
Kate Middleton health: Kensington Palace gives update on her return to work
Kensington Palace offered an update on Kate Middleton’s plans to return to her royal duties after sharing news of her cancer diagnosis in March.
Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi, others killed in helicopter crash
Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister and others were found dead over the weekend after a helicopter crash. Here's what to know about his leadership in the country.
Watch: Rare deep-sea squid lunges at camera
The footage shows the rare squid latching onto a free-fall baited camera.
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.
Who was the first person to climb Mt. Everest? Facts about conquering Earth's highest point
Since the first team climbed Mount Everest in 1953, thousands have attempted the trek. Here’s when the first woman reached the summit, the youngest, and more facts.
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.
Prince William says Kate Middleton’s 'doing well’ after cancer diagnosis
On March 22, Kate Middleton announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer.