Distress call captures tanker under fire, Iran shuts Hormuz trapping thousands of sailors
Hundreds of commercial tankers are stranded on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the critical chokepoint...
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Two US Embassy personnel killed in ‘accident’ in Mexico, ambassador says
Two U.S. Embassy personnel were killed in what officials described as an "accident" in Mexico, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald...
Hezbollah ‘human shield’ strategy behind Lebanon ambush, bomb detonation – Macron drawn in
The 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was tested April 18 after an ambush in southern Lebanon killed a French soldier, highlighting Hezbollah’s...
Trump criticizes Spain amid Iran, NATO rift as PM Sanchez faces questions over political motives
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of Spain has tried to position himself as the European counterweight to President Donald Trump, but...
Moscow-born gunman dead after Kyiv shooting rampage leaves at least 6 dead, 14 wounded: Zelenskyy
A Russian gunman was killed by special forces Saturday in Ukraine after opening fire at a supermarket in Kyiv, killing...
Pope Leo says remarks about world being ‘ravaged by a handful of tyrants’ were not aimed at Trump: report
Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that remarks he made this week in which he said the "world is being ravaged...
Trump’s favorite field marshal: Who is Pakistan’s powerful army chief Asim Munir with deep intel ties
President Donald Trump publicly thanked what he called Pakistan’s "great prime minister and field marshal, two fantastic people!!!" in a...
Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt
An international fugitive was arrested in Dubai this week following a years-long manhunt.Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of one of...
Escaped wolf Neukgu returned to South Korean zoo after nine-day search involving thermal imaging drones
A wolf who escaped a South Korean zoo nine days ago, captivating international attention, has been found and safely returned.Neukgu...
Bride’s sister-in-law douses her in black paint moments before ceremony in horrifying ‘revenge’ attack
A British bride has battled depression and has been unable to work in the nearly two years since she was...
Australia’s most decorated veteran walks free on bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, walked free on bail from a Sydney prison on Friday,...
Starmer and Macron accused of ‘playing at being relevant’ with Strait of Hormuz plan
As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron convene a summit Friday on the future of the...
Report details rising pressure on underground Catholics as China denies crackdown
The Chinese government is increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled church while tightening surveillance and restrictions...
South African ex-police chief gets tissue stuck on forehead while sweating during corruption inquiry
Testimony at a major South African corruption inquiry was briefly overshadowed Tuesday by an unscripted moment — a suspended police...
Trump predicted Israel-Lebanon leaders would speak ‘tomorrow’ — Beirut shut it down as ceasefire emerges
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire beginning at 5 p.m. Eastern...
