Castaways rescued from remote Pacific island after writing 'HELP' on beach in palm tree fronds
Officials said the men confirmed they were in good health and had access to food and water when their distress message was spotted.
Truong My Lan sentenced to death in Vietnam’s largest-ever fraud case
Truong My Lan, a real estate tycoon in Vietnam, was sentenced to death on Thursday in the country’s largest financial fraud case ever, state media Vietnam Net said.
Israeli airstrike kills 3 sons, 4 grandchildren of Hamas leader in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas’ top political leader amidst delicate cease-fire negotiations with the militant group.
Palestinians return to southern Gaza after Israeli withdrawal, find city unrecognizable
Israeli troops withdrew from Khan Younis on Sunday after months of fighting and bombardment, leaving behind streets reduced to rubble and families searching for their destroyed or damaged homes.
3 accused of robbing low-income families, EBT recipients across California
Three people are accused of stealing millions of dollars from EBT beneficiaries and low-income families throughout the state of California, federal authorities say. It was a case that involved the United States Secret Service (USSS) and federal police from another country.
Botswana threatens Germany with 20K elephants amid trophy hunting feud
Botswana, home to the world’s largest elephant population, has threatened to send 20,000 of the giant living land mammals to Germany to “roam free" amid a feud over trophy hunting.
Passenger fined for urinating in cup during delay at Sydney Airport
A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney Airport.
Minnesota woman killed by charging elephant in Zambia
A woman from Minnesota is dead after a bull elephant charged a vehicle she was in during a game drive in Zambia, her family confirmed to FOX 9 on Thursday.
Protesters block Sunnyvale Lockheed Martin facility over Israel conflict in Gaza
Protesters blocked entrances to a Lockheed Martin research facility in Sunnyvale on Thursday morning over what they say is the defense contractor's role in Israel's ongoing bombing of Gaza.
Family warning others about getting plastic surgery in Mexico following sister's death
One family is speaking out and warning others after their sister died during a plastic surgery operation in Mexico.
Travelers returning from Taiwan recount feeling 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Taiwan is still reeling from the strongest earthquake in 25 years.
Taiwan earthquake live updates: Trapped rock quarry workers safe
Taiwanese authorities say some 70 workers who were trapped in two rock quarries after the most powerful earthquake in 25 years rocked the island are safe.
Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour Wednesday, damaging buildings and highways and causing the deaths of four people.
Baba Vanga's 2024 predictions are apparently coming true
Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, is known for her apparent gift of predicting major world events.
Avalanche kills 3, including American teen, near Swiss resort
Three individuals, including an American teenager, lost their lives in an avalanche near the Swiss resort of Zermatt.
7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in Israeli airstrike; food charity halts operations in Gaza
World Central Kitchen, the food charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, has suspended operations in the Gaza region after an Israeli airstrike killed seven members of their team on Monday.
Pearl Harbor’s last USS Arizona battleship survivor dies at 102
Lou Conter died in his California home on Monday from congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley, said.
This Filipino villager was nailed to a cross for the 35th time on Good Friday
Ruben Enaje and other villagers participated in real-life crucifixions, which have become an annual tradition in his village in the Philippines.
Quick-thinking dog helps save another dog from drowning in river
In the United Kingdom, a Newfoundland dog's quick action saved a drowning Retriever in the Douglas Harbour,