Israel launches strikes in Gaza Strip as Netanyahu vows to extract 'heavy price'

The Israeli military has struck targets in the Gaza Strip, pushing the region toward a wider conflagration after a day of rocket fire along the country’s northern and southern borders.

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.

Man kills 4 children with hatchet at Brazilian daycare center

A man with a hatchet jumped over a wall and invaded a daycare center Wednesday in Brazil, killing four children and wounding at least five others, authorities said.

Veteran Spanish actress claims surrogate baby is her granddaughter

Actress Ana Obregón says the baby is the daughter of her son, who died of cancer in 2020. Obregón claims that her son preserved samples of sperm before he began medical treatment and that the samples were stored.

Veteran Spanish actress claims surrogate baby is her granddaughter

Actress Ana Obregón says the baby is the daughter of her son, who died of cancer in 2020. Obregón claims that her son preserved samples of sperm before he began medical treatment and that the samples were stored.

Taiwan President, Speaker McCarthy meet at Reagan Library

The private meeting between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Simi Valley comes against the very public backdrop of heightened U.S. focus on China over its actions at home and abroad.

King Charles III's wife officially identified as Queen Camilla for first time

Camilla, who until now has been described as queen consort, is given equal billing on the ornate medieval style invitations that will be sent to more than 2,000 guests and were unveiled on Tuesday.

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.

Avalanche in Himalayas kills 7 tourists in northeast India

Army spokesperson Lt. Col Mahendra Rawat said rescuers pulled out at least 23 tourists from the snow and took them to a hospital for treatment.

'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.

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.

State Dept. warns travelers of passport processing delays

The Department of State is warning travelers to renew their passports well in advance of international travel as the agency said the busiest summer travel season on record approaches.

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.