WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich released by Russia in prisoner swap; Paul Whelan also being freed
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
"Their brutal ordeal is over, and they are free," President Biden said at the White House, flanked by family members of the freed prisoners.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.
Arson attacks paralyze French high-speed rail network hours before start of Olympics
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
France's high-speed rail network was hit with widespread and “criminal" acts of vandalism including arson attacks hours before the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Mom of 2 and contract worker faces foreclosure due to alleged missed payments from Vinivia
A mom of two says she was in danger of foreclosure after Vinivia, the company where she was a contract worker, allegedly missed payment deadlines.
A mom of two says she was in danger of foreclosure after Vinivia, the company where she was a contract worker, allegedly missed payment deadlines.
Tequila factory explosion kills at least 6 in Mexico
An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.
An explosion at the Jose Cuervo tequila factory in Mexico has resulted in at least six deaths and two injuries.
Iran advances in nuclear bomb development, U.S. officials warn
U.S. officials have raised alarms as Iran makes significant strides in developing key components for a nuclear bomb. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting Iran's accelerated progress since April and the potential global security risks.
U.S. officials have raised alarms as Iran makes significant strides in developing key components for a nuclear bomb. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting Iran's accelerated progress since April and the potential global security risks.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for espionage charges. Here's what to know.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for espionage charges. Here's what to know.
Rare video shows uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe in Amazon rainforest
Members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe were recently seen on a riverbank in a remote part of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
Members of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe were recently seen on a riverbank in a remote part of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest.
Traces of cyanide found in Bangkok hotel room where 6 died, including 2 Americans
Authorities identified the victims as two Vietnamese Americans and four Vietnamese nationals.
Authorities identified the victims as two Vietnamese Americans and four Vietnamese nationals.
Man stopped at customs with 100 live snakes down his pants
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
Who is Larry the Cat? Meet the 'chief mouser'
Larry the Cat – the “chief mouser” of Downing Street – isn’t going anywhere. Or at least he’d better not be.
Larry the Cat – the “chief mouser” of Downing Street – isn’t going anywhere. Or at least he’d better not be.
Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 5 storm, tears through Caribbean islands
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened, becoming the first Category 5 storm of the season.
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened, becoming the first Category 5 storm of the season.
Taylor Casey: Chicago police issue missing persons alert for woman who vanished in the Bahamas
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
Chicago police on Monday issued a missing persons alert for a local woman who disappeared in the Bahamas last month.
Disney Cruise Line setting sail on first Asia-based ship in 2025
Disney Adventure's homeport will be Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore.
Disney Adventure's homeport will be Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore.
Tourist hot spot to ban vacation apartments in bid to make city 'livable' again
Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years.
Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years.
American tourist found dead on Greek island, latest in string of disappearances
Five foreign tourists on the remote Greek islands are now missing or dead.
Five foreign tourists on the remote Greek islands are now missing or dead.
Man killed after getting electrocuted in seaside resort jacuzzi
An El Paso, Texas, man vacationing at a private resort in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, has died after getting electrocuted in a jacuzzi on Tuesday, according to reports.
An El Paso, Texas, man vacationing at a private resort in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, has died after getting electrocuted in a jacuzzi on Tuesday, according to reports.
Chiquita ordered to pay families victimized in Colombia Civil War
A Florida jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38.3 million to 16 families of people killed by Colombian paramilitaries, marking the first time the company has been held liable in U.S. courts for funding the violent group to protect its operations.
A Florida jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38.3 million to 16 families of people killed by Colombian paramilitaries, marking the first time the company has been held liable in U.S. courts for funding the violent group to protect its operations.
'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
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.
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.