Man dies in shark attack at Sydney beach
A man in his 50s was killed by a large shark while surfing at a beach near Sydney, Australia on Saturday.
Total lunar eclipse coinciding with this weekend’s full moon
This month’s full moon coincides with a lunar eclipse – but it unfolds on the opposite side of the world Sunday night and early Monday.
Lisbon funicular crash kills 15; cause under investigation
A historic Lisbon streetcar, the Elevador da Glória, derailed on Wednesday evening, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others.
Some gel polish banned in Europe: Here's why
Bottles of gel polish that contain trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide will no longer be legal after Sept. 1 in the EU.
Afghanistan earthquake kills 800, injures thousands as survivors dig through rubble
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing at least 800 people and injuring more than 2,500.
Africa is much bigger than most maps show, and a new campaign wants that fixed
A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a modern map that shows Africa’s true size.
Former Russian Miss Universe contestant, 30, dies after elk smashes through windshield
A model and former Miss Universe contestant from Russia died last week from injuries she suffered after an elk crashed through the windshield of her Porsche, according to a report.
Gal Gadot joins hostage families in Israel amid nationwide movement to end Gaza war
The Hollywood actress showed solidarity with families demanding Israel to prioritize hostage negotiations amid an expanded military campaign in Gaza.
Missing American hiker found dead in remote mountains over a month after disappearing: Reports
Guilford Cole Henderson's body was located in a remote Pyrenees area after search dogs and drones were deployed.
State Department issues updated Mexico travel advisory: What to know
Homicide, kidnapping, carjacking and robbery are some of the biggest crimes of concern for U.S. travelers to Mexico.
Mexico to extradite 26 top cartel leaders to US in Trump administration deal
The transfer comes ahead of 25% tariffs on Mexican goods imposed by President Trump.
2 Bay Area cities have among world's most ‘impossibly unaffordable’ housing markets: report
Two Bay Area cities have been identified as having housing markets that are among the most "impossibly unaffordable" in the world.
Israeli strikes kill journalists and aid-seekers as Australia backs Palestinian statehood
Israeli forces killed at least 55 people across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Monday, including a well-known journalist Israel said was a militant as well as people seeking humanitarian aid, according to local health officials.
2 boxers die from brain injuries after fights in Japan
Two Japanese boxers have died from brain injuries sustained in separate bouts on the same card at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall.
Intel’s stock tumbles after Trump says its CEO must resign
“The CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately," Trump posted on Truth Social. “There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem!"
Trump could meet Putin in person to discuss Russia-Ukraine war, White House says
President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a White House official.
Titan implosion that killed 5 on way to Titanic was ‘preventable,’ Coast Guard says
The Coast Guard released findings Tuesday from its highest level of investigation into the Titan submersible disaster.
Woman arrested after bus driver finds toddler in suitcase
Police say the bus driver became concerned when he saw a suitcase moving.
Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer
The Mexican government has deployed more than 7,000 troops and security personnel to safeguard the country’s most popular vacation zones.
‘Chamber of horrors’ finally being exhumed at mass baby grave site
The site, run by the Bon Secours Sisters, has forced Ireland and the Catholic Church to confront a legacy of shunning unmarried mothers.