Lightning strikes kill 38 people in India in 24 hours, officials say
Indian officials say lightning has killed at least 38 people across two states over the past 24 hours.
Indian officials say lightning has killed at least 38 people across two states over the past 24 hours.
Haiti president assassination: Florida-based suspect planned to take over presidency, police claim
Haiti’s national police arrested a Florida-based doctor as a central suspect in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, suggesting he may have planned the whole thing in order to take over the presidency himself.
Haiti’s national police arrested a Florida-based doctor as a central suspect in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, suggesting he may have planned the whole thing in order to take over the presidency himself.
Haiti’s president assassinated: US remains ‘deeply engaged’ as country works to recover
The Biden administration remains “deeply engaged” in Haiti’s efforts to recover following the assassination of their president. However, the White House did not say if it will grant the island country’s request for U.S. troops’ assistance.
The Biden administration remains “deeply engaged” in Haiti’s efforts to recover following the assassination of their president. However, the White House did not say if it will grant the island country’s request for U.S. troops’ assistance.
Biden calls Cuba protests 'remarkable' and 'a call for freedom'
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Thousands of Cubans marched Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis in one of the biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Top US general in Afghanistan steps down amid military withdrawal, Taliban surge
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, relinquished his position Monday, taking the U.S. a step closer to ending its 20-year war.
Protesters in Cuba rally against food shortages, rising prices in large anti-government demonstrations
Thousands of Cubans marched on Havana’s Malecon promenade and elsewhere on the island Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis, in one of biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Thousands of Cubans marched on Havana’s Malecon promenade and elsewhere on the island Sunday to protest food shortages and high prices amid the coronavirus crisis, in one of biggest anti-government demonstrations in memory.
Unvaccinated woman, 90, died with double variant infection, European researchers say
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Haiti sees rise in faith, gang violence after president assassinated
The political future of Haiti remains unclear as some are turning to faith amid rising violence after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
The political future of Haiti remains unclear as some are turning to faith amid rising violence after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
Djokovic wins Wimbledon, ties record for 20th Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic has beaten Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to win a record-equaling 20th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic has beaten Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to win a record-equaling 20th Grand Slam title.
Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, official says
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated after a group of people attacked his private residence. First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized.
Egypt releases Ever Given months after cargo ship blocked Suez Canal
The Ever Given is leaving the region after its Japanese owner, Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd., reached a settlement with canal authorities over a compensation amount, following more than three months of negotiations and a court standoff.
The Ever Given is leaving the region after its Japanese owner, Shoei Kisen Kaisha Ltd., reached a settlement with canal authorities over a compensation amount, following more than three months of negotiations and a court standoff.
Captured on video: Hypnotizing 'tornado' of fish swirls off Japanese island
A scuba diver captured a mesmerizing vortex of fish that had formed off Aguni Island.
A scuba diver captured a mesmerizing vortex of fish that had formed off Aguni Island.
US cut power at Afghan airfield, left at night without telling new commander
Afghan military officials say the U.S. left Afghanistan’s Bagram Airfield after nearly 20 years by slipping away in the night, without notifying the base’s new Afghan commander.
Afghan military officials say the U.S. left Afghanistan’s Bagram Airfield after nearly 20 years by slipping away in the night, without notifying the base’s new Afghan commander.
Missing Russian plane wreckage found; 28 aboard feared dead
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
Wreckage from a plane in Russia carrying 28 people that went missing Tuesday was found near where it was supposed to land, officials said.
Japan mudslide: 4 dead, dozens missing as rescue crews search through debris
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town.
Rescue workers are digging through sludge and debris looking for dozens of people who may be trapped after a torrent of mud, trees and rocks ripped with a roar through a Japanese seaside resort town.
China’s migrating elephants spotted once more on the move
The herd of wild elephants left their wildlife preserve more than a year ago and has traveled more than 300 miles since then, raiding farms and strolling village streets along the way. And it’s still unclear where they’re headed.
The herd of wild elephants left their wildlife preserve more than a year ago and has traveled more than 300 miles since then, raiding farms and strolling village streets along the way. And it’s still unclear where they’re headed.
US leaves Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
The U.S. has left Bagram Airfield, the military epicenter of the war against the Taliban and hunting down the al-Qaida perpetrators of 9/11.
On what would have been her 60th birthday, Princess Diana’s memory lives on
Though Princess Diana died more than 20 years ago, her legacy and popularity have stood the test of time.
Though Princess Diana died more than 20 years ago, her legacy and popularity have stood the test of time.
Princess Diana: William, Harry unveil statue on late mom's 60th birthday
Thursday marks what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Her sons, Princes William and Harry, unveiled a statue of their late mother in Kensington Palace.
Thursday marks what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Her sons, Princes William and Harry, unveiled a statue of their late mother in Kensington Palace.
China’s ruling Communist Party marks 100th anniversary
China's ruling Communist Party is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding with speeches and grand displays intended to showcase economic progress and social stability to justify its iron grip on political power.
China's ruling Communist Party is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding with speeches and grand displays intended to showcase economic progress and social stability to justify its iron grip on political power.