COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread

Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.

Watch: Titan sub's final moments revealed in investigators' video

The newly released video of the Titan submersible wreckage comes as testimony continues in a hearing on the tragic incident in 2023.

Hezbollah blames Israel for exploding pagers
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Israel is accused of planting exploding pagers that were sold to Hezbollah that ended up killing nine people across Lebanon.

Exploding pagers kill at least 9 in suspected Israeli attack on Hezbollah

A series of explosions from handheld pagers injured over 2,700 people, including Iran's ambassador, in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon.

California pastor detained in China for nearly 20 years has been released

David Lin, 68, was detained after he entered China in 2006, later convicted of contract fraud and sentenced to life in prison, according to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and advocacy groups.

Titan submersible Coast Guard hearings begin this week

For the next two weeks, the Coast Guard will be question witnesses about what went wrong with the Titan sub, which imploded and killed five people last summer in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean.

Olympic runner who died after boyfriend’s attack may get special honor in Paris

The city of Paris wants to pay tribute to the late Ugandan Olympic runner who died earlier this month after authorities said her boyfriend set her on fire.

Olympic marathon runner set on fire by boyfriend, police say

An Olympic marathon runner was attacked and set on fire by her boyfriend during a disagreement on Sunday, police said.

U.K. putting pause on exporting weapons to Israel
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The British Government is no longer shipping certain weapons to Israel, citing possible violation of the International Humanitarian Law.

Netanyahu resists Gaza ceasefire
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is resisting calls for a ceasefire in Gaza despite protests happening across the world. The death toll from Israeli raids in the West Bank has reached 30, with a continuing siege causing severe resource shortages. The Gaza War has resulted in more than 40,000 deaths and 94,000 in injuries.

Funeral for Oct. 7 victim Hersh Goldberg-Polin
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A funeral was held for Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an Oct. 7 hostage who was kidnapped and killed by Hamas.

Memorial for 6 hostages killed in Gaza
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A memorial was held for the Israeli hostages killed in Gaza, including one of the victims who was born in California.

US seizes airplane used by Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro

The U.S. government says it has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, citing sanctions violations.

Ancient Egyptian coffin, dating back to 650 BC, restored after 26 years

An ancient Egyptian coffin, dating back to 650 BC, has been restored and returned to Swansea University after 26 years of conservation work.