Former US ambassador accused of secretly spying for Cuba for decades
Manuel Rocha's alleged crimes were portrayed by prosecutors as one of the most brazen and long-running betrayals in the history of the U.S. foreign service.
Manuel Rocha's alleged crimes were portrayed by prosecutors as one of the most brazen and long-running betrayals in the history of the U.S. foreign service.
Daddy Yankee retires from reggaeton to devote his life to Christianity
The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.
The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.
China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
UK boy wants Apple to redesign its 'offensive' nerd emoji
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.
A U.K. boy says Apple's nerd emoji is offensive.
Spotify to cut 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year
“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."
“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."
Red Sea warship attack: 3 commercial ships hit, drones shot down in self-defense
The Red Sea attacks mark an escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
The Red Sea attacks mark an escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
American warship comes under attack in Red Sea
The USS Carney, an American warship, and multiple commercial vessels have been attacked in the Red Sea, according to the Pentagon, the Associated Press reports.
The USS Carney, an American warship, and multiple commercial vessels have been attacked in the Red Sea, according to the Pentagon, the Associated Press reports.
Paris police apprehend man accused of targeting pedestrians, killing 1
French police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France's interior minister said.
French police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France's interior minister said.
Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Man shocked to discover source of headaches for 5 months is pair of chopsticks inside his skull
A pounding headache led to a shocking discovery for a man in Vietnam, after the source of the pain was revealed to be a pair of chopsticks.
A pounding headache led to a shocking discovery for a man in Vietnam, after the source of the pain was revealed to be a pair of chopsticks.
Italian city braces for collapse of ancient leaning tower
The leaning tower is one of the so-called Two Towers that have become symbolic of the Italian city of Bologna.
The leaning tower is one of the so-called Two Towers that have become symbolic of the Italian city of Bologna.
Israel-Hamas war: Airstrikes on Gaza resume as cease-fire officially expires
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Israel’s war with Hamas resumed after a weeklong truce expired, with each side blaming the other for the resurgence of hostilities.
Israel strikes Gaza after truce expires, in clear sign that war has resumed in full force
Israel's military says it has resumed combat as truce deadline expires, accuses Hamas of violating cease-fire
Israel's military says it has resumed combat as truce deadline expires, accuses Hamas of violating cease-fire
Israel releases more prisoners after Hamas frees 16 hostages amid Gaza truce
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Gaza.
Quick thinking 'mermaid' narrowly escapes drowning after tail gets caught in aquarium tank
A woman swimming in a mermaid costume had a narrow escape from drowning after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a shopping mall, with the terrifying moment captured on video.
A woman swimming in a mermaid costume had a narrow escape from drowning after her tail became stuck at the bottom of a massive aquarium tank in a shopping mall, with the terrifying moment captured on video.
US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1
The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.
The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.
Indian rescuers remove all 41 workers who were trapped in tunnel for 17 days, minister says
The rescue mission was completed after rescuers reached the trapped workers earlier on Tuesday, ending a drawn-out rescue mission that had grabbed the country’s attention for days.
The rescue mission was completed after rescuers reached the trapped workers earlier on Tuesday, ending a drawn-out rescue mission that had grabbed the country’s attention for days.
Thousands of dead and dying rats wash up on shores of Australian coastal town
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
One local fisherman described the river to a local news outlet as “well and truly alive with the bodies of rats."
Freed Israeli hostage describes deteriorating conditions while being held by Hamas
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
Ruti Munder, who is 78, spoke to Israeli Channel 13 in one of the first interviews with a freed hostage and described the conditions she and her family faced.
US closes border crossing to vehicles and limits traffic at another in response to illegal entries
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said on Tuesday it's seeing “increased levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, fueled by smugglers peddling disinformation to prey on vulnerable individuals and encourage migration."
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said on Tuesday it's seeing “increased levels of migrant encounters at the Southwest Border, fueled by smugglers peddling disinformation to prey on vulnerable individuals and encourage migration."