US finds WSJ reporter arrested in Russia is wrongfully detained
The designation elevates the case of Evan Gershkovich in the U.S. government hierarchy and means that a dedicated State Department office will take the lead on securing his release.
Dalai Lama apologizes after kissing boy, asking him to 'suck' his tongue
A statement said the 87-year-old leader regretted the incident and wished to apologize “for the hurt his words may have caused."
Several missing after fiery building collapse in France
More than 100 firefighters worked against a ticking clock to extinguish flames deep within the rubble of the five-story building.
Deadliest volcano in Western Hemisphere shows signs of increased activity
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
Groom killed after bride’s ex-lover gifted sound system rigged with explosives: Reports
The ex-lover, who was already married with two children, wanted the bride to become his second wife, according to reports.
US review on chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan largely blames Trump administration
The White House on Thursday publicly released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “hotwash” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation’s longest war, taking little responsibility for its own actions.
New species of poisonous birds discovered in New Guinea jungle by Danish researchers
"The locals aren’t fond of spicy food and steer clear of these birds, because, according to them, their meat burns in the mouth like chili," Knud Jønsson, a researcher explained.
Footage shows F1 driver Charles Leclerc chasing after watch thieves in Italy
Four people have also been arrested in connection to the theft of Formula One star Charles Leclerc’s luxury watch, police said.
4 dead in beach shooting at Mexican resort
Four people are dead in a beach shooting in the Cancun area, a popular vacation destination for US tourists visiting Mexico.
'Nothing is impossible': 4-year-old becomes world’s youngest author
The 4-year-old boy was inspired by his 8-year-old sister who became the world’s youngest female author to publish a bilingual book series earlier this month.
Watch: Twin tiger cubs emerge from their den for the first time
The twin tiger cubs, named Alif and Raya, engaged in some "playful rough and tumble." Sumatran tigers are critically endangered and just 350 remain in the wild, experts say.
Watch: Scientists film the world's deepest fish off Japan
The unknown snailfish species was filmed at a depth of more than 27,000 feet below the surface, researchers said.
Gas prices could hit $4 a gallon after OPEC production cut
As of Monday, regular gasoline averaged roughly $3.50, according to AAA. If Flynn's prediction holds, it could mean gasoline prices will climb above $4 per gallon as summer nears.
Mexican police investigating after 3 'lifeless bodies' found on beach in Cancun
The three individuals, all men, were identified as alleged drug dealers by local media, though Mexican government officials only confirmed that three people had been killed.
Saudis, others cutting oil production could spike prices worldwide
Higher oil prices would help fill Russian President Vladimir Putin's coffers as his country wages war on Ukraine and force Americans and others to pay even more at the pump amid worlwide inflation.
CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak
The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.
Andrew Tate released from Romanian jail, placed on house arrest
Tate, a professional kickboxer with 5.5 million Twitter followers, was previously banned from various platforms for misogynistic views and hate speech.
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on spying charge
Evan Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War.
Monica de Leon Barba missing: FBI offers $40k reward to solve kidnapping
The FBI on Thursday announced it is offering a reward of up to $40,000 for information about the disappearance of a San Mateo woman who was kidnapped in Mexico four months ago.
‘Most gigantic’ dinosaur ever discovered goes on display in London
A 5,885-pound exhibit "101 million years in the making" goes on display this week.