American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas
Hamas said they were releasing Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, as a gesture of good will towards the Trump administration.
Five arrested, over a ton of cocaine worth $400M seized off Australia coast
Five men were arrested after authorities seized over a ton of cocaine worth an estimated $400.5 million USD.
Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history'
He considers himself "lucky enough" to have discovered "a page of history."
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza in first Sunday noon blessing
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as pope and called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Watch: Firefighters pull off 'epic' rescue of hikers in steep Brazilian park
An “epic” nighttime rescue on May 3 saved nine hikers and a guide stranded on a steep trail in Brazil’s Serra dos Órgãos National Park.
India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire deal, Trump says
President Trump announced Saturday that India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire deal to end fighting between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Conclave latest: Black smoke rises from chimney - no pope elected on Day 1
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.
India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in what Islamabad calls ‘act of war’
India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing 31 people in what Pakistan’s leader called an act of war.
Trump, Carney quibble over buying Canada: ‘Never say never’
Tensions have been high between the U.S. and Canada, and the newly-elected prime minister visited the White House Tuesday after promising to “stand up" to President Trump.
Lady Gaga concert bomb attack thwarted: police
Brazilian police said they’d arrested two people and disrupted an alleged bomb attack at a free Lady Gaga concert that some 2.5 million people attended on Copacabana Beach.
Possible WWII stash of gold, jewelry found in Czech forest
Museum staff believe the items were buried intentionally, likely as a way to protect the possessions during a time of uncertainty.
What was the fall of Saigon? The end of the Vietnam War, 50 years later
“The North Vietnamese came south in a wave. It was unbelievable how quickly things happened," recalled Maj. James Kean, an American embassy Marine commander who was present at the fall of Saigon.
Man airlifted from Mount Fuji rescued 2nd time after returning days later to grab his phone
A student was rescued while climbing Mount Fuji and attempted to return days later to retrieve his phone – and had to be airlifted a second time.
When does conclave start? What to know about choosing the next pope
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.
Pope Francis funeral homily: Watch and read full transcript
Pope Francis was remembered as a “pope among the people" in his funeral Mass Saturday, eulogized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Video captures Pope Francis' last public appearance at the Vatican on Easter Sunday
A special moment at the Vatican on Easter Sunday has become a historic one for those who witnessed Pope Francis' final moments before his death the next day.