Scientists in Japan warn of possible 'major earthquake' in wake of magnitude 7.1 quake Thursday

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.

7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan

The epicenter was located in the Hyuganada Sea, just off the eastern coast of Japan's southern main island of Kyushu,

Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts canceled after plot to attack event uncovered

Taylor Swift's three concerts scheduled for this week at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium have been canceled following the arrest of two suspected extremists.

Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials

The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.

Youth summit held in China aims to build relations with US, encourage tourism

The Chinese province of Shandong invited 500 guests from 23 countries to take in the sights of an area in China not well known to tourists, especially those from the US.

Green Day lead singer defaces 'Oakland A's' logo

Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer for the Grammy-winning rock band Green Day, defaced the Oakland A's logo at the Rogers Center in Toronto on Friday.

Rui Hachimura exists Paris Olympics early due to calf injury

“As my injury required early treatment, I was unfortunately unable to accompany the team in accordance with NBA/FIBA rules," the Lakers star said in a statement.

Hurricane Carlotta forms over Pacific Ocean as it moves away from Mexico

Hurricane Carlotta formed over the Pacific Ocean on Friday and continues to strengthen as it moves away from Mexico, forecasters said.

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Hurricane Carlotta formed over the Pacific Ocean on Friday and continues to strengthen as it moves away from Mexico, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said Carlotta?s top sustained winds reached 80 mph (130 kmh) as it moved farther away from any coast, the Associated Press reported.

WSJ reporter released from Russian prison: reports
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After nearly 500 days of imprisonment on dubious spying charges in Russia, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being freed as part of a massive swap of political prisoners and journalists involving the United States and Germany, Fox News can report.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was in Iran for the newly-elected president's swearing-in ceremony.

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.

Boy killed in Cancun shootout between rival drug dealers

Armed men on jet skis opened fire toward the beach, apparently aiming at rival drug dealers with whom they were feuding, officials said.

US, world leaders denounce Paris Olympics opening ceremony's mocking of Last Supper

Several U.S. and world lawmakers are denouncing the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, after drag queens and artists made a spectacle of the Leonardo DaVinci painting, the Last Supper, which depicts the last meal Jesus had with his apostles.

'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say

An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

‘El Mayo’ Zambada, a leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, arrested by US authorities

The U.S. Justice Department says Ismael “El Mayo" Zambada, a historic leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, and Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of another infamous cartel leader, have been arrested.