Boy photographed playing in dust pile dies moments later: 'Tragic'

A 7-year-old boy in Brazil died moments after he played in a pile of limestone powder, poisoning him as he breathed the powder into his lungs.

July 2023 was officially Earth's hottest month on record - by a wide margin

The European climate monitoring organization made it official Tuesday: July 2023 was Earth's hottest month on record. And by a wide margin.

Antioch church group, trapped in Niger amid coup, returns home

An 11-person church missionary group from Antioch is finally back home after becoming trapped in the West African country of Niger amid a military coup.

Pakistan train derailment: Dozens killed, more than 90 hurt

A train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 30 people and injuring more than 90 others as rescue operations completed by early evening, officials said.

2 U.S. Navy sailors arrested for espionage

Two U.S. Navy sailors on active duty in southern California are under arrest over espionage charges.

English zoo confirms: Viral Chinese bears are not people in costume

Video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs at a zoo in China went viral this week, prompting speculation that the bear was actually a human in costume.

Pakistan bombing kills at least 44 people and injures nearly 200

An explosion at a political rally on Pakistan’s border with Afghanistan killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 in a Sunday attack that a senior leader said wanted to weaken Pakistani Islamists.

US to send Taiwan $345 million military aid package

The U.S. has announced a new $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. It is the Biden administration’s first major package drawing on America’s own stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China.

Judge allows Prince Harry's lawsuit against publisher of tabloid to head to trial

A judge says the Duke of Sussex can take his claims to trial on allegations News Group Newspapers used investigators and deception to unlawfully gather information on him.

US to send additional $400 million in military aid to Ukraine amid ongoing war

The Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones.

The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taipei after taking same-sex stance in Malaysia

Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.