Gunman kills 2 in New Zealand ahead of Women's World Cup

A gunman has killed two people at a downtown construction site in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland on Thursday, as the nation prepared to host games in the FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament.

North Korea silent on apparent detention of American soldier who crossed border

Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King bolted into North Korea while on a tour of the Demilitarized Zone on Tuesday after he was supposed to leave the country and travel to a base in the U.S.

Romanian court rules to keep Andrew Tate under house arrest as human trafficking case continues

A court in Romania’s capital has ruled to extend by another 30 days the house arrest of Andrew Tate, the divisive social media influencer who is charged with rape, human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

American soldier facing military disciplinary action flees to North Korea while touring village

Two U.S. officials say Private 2nd Class Travis King had just been released from a South Korean prison where he'd been held on assault charges and was facing military disciplinary actions in the U.S.

Princess Diana's iconic sheep sweater up for auction

The playfully patterned wool jumper featuring a single black sheep amid a pattern of white ones headlines Sotheby’s online Fashion Icons sale in September.

Dozens of cats in Poland got bird flu amid global outbreak

Scientists worry that rising cases, particularly in animals that have frequent contact with humans, might lead to a mutated version that could spread easily between people, triggering another pandemic.

Doctors reattach boy's head after car accident thanks to 'amazing' surgery

Surgeons in Israel performed a miracle surgery and managed to reattach a boy’s head after he was hit by a car while riding his bike, a Jerusalem hospital announced this week.

Traveling to Europe this summer? Get ready for long lines and crowded attractions

Many Americans traveling to Europe this summer are motivated by "revenge tourism" — so eager to explore again that they're undaunted by higher airfares and hotel costs.

Biden, King Charles III focus on climate change in Windsor Castle meeting

President Joe Biden and King Charles III participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.

Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills 16, including 3 children, authorities say

South African police say at least 16 people, including three children, have died from a leak of a toxic nitrate gas that was being used by illegal miners to process gold.