Russia accused of plotting to plant explosives aboard US-bound airplanes: report

Western security officials reportedly said they believe Russia is plotting to plant explosives aboard either commercial or passenger airplanes bound for the United States and Canada. 

Tourist who killed Peninsula elderly couple gets 2 months in jail

An Australian tourist was sentenced to two months in jail and probation following a deadly crash on the Peninsula that killed an elderly couple last year, according to the district attorney.

Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.

Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran

Israel has launched a retaliation attack into Iran, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries.

US sending air defense missile system, more troops to Israel

The Pentagon said Sunday the United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery and troops to to Israel.

Israeli forces kill 2 Lebanese soldiers and injure 2 UN peacekeepers in separate strikes

An Israeli airstrike killed two Lebanese soldiers and wounded three on Friday, Lebanon's military said, just hours after the Israeli military fired on the headquarters of U.N. peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, injuring two of them for the second day in a row.

Swiss workers told to ‘clock out’ for bathroom breaks, court rules

A Swiss court has ruled in favor of Jean Singer & Cie SA, a watch dial manufacturer, allowing the company to require employees to clock out for bathroom breaks.

Woodward book reveals Trump's calls with Putin and Biden's private remarks on Obama and Netanyahu

Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines during the height of the pandemic, Bob Woodward reported in his new book, "War." 

Mexican mayor assassinated in a reported beheading, days after taking office

The mayor of a violence-plagued state in southern Mexico was assassination in a reported beheading. He was killed less than a week after being sworn in.

Hamas attack on Israel: Hostage status 1 year later

On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas kidnapped roughly 250 people in a surprise deadly attack into Israel. Here’s what’s known about the Israelis and Palestinians still being held.

Iran launches missiles at Israel; Netanyahu promises retaliation

Israel reported that Iran fired missiles toward its territory, prompting authorities to order Jerusalem residents to shelter in place

Watch Russian fighter jet fly dangerously close to US F-16

A Russian fighter jet’s dangerous maneuver caused a close encounter near Alaskan airspace - one that drew commendation from U.S. military and government officials.

Claudia Sheinbaum sworn in as 1st female president of Mexico; Newsom attends

Claudia Sheinbaum will take the oath of office Tuesday as Mexico’s first female president and there will be a powerhouse from California representing.

Hezbollah leader killed in Israeli airstrike

Hassan Nasrallah was the leader of Hezbollah for more than three decades. He’s by far the most powerful target to be killed by Israel.

Researchers discover nearly 200-year-old message in a bottle: 'Absolutely magic moment'

A message rolled up inside a flask and left at an ancient archaeological site nearly 200 years ago was discovered by a group of volunteers surveying the area in northern France.

Oktoberfest 2024 kicks off, welcoming millions to Munich tradition

Oktoberfest officially kicked off this weekend in Munich, marking the 189th start of the world’s largest folk festival.

Titan sub malfunctioned just prior to Titanic dive, scientific director says

The scientific director for the company that owned the Titan submersible that imploded last year while on its way to the Titanic wreckage testified that the sub had malfunctioned just prior to the fatal dive.