Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.
Thieves make off with Renaissance artwork worth millions in museum heist
Four pieces of art were stolen from a regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily in a brazen heist as the city celebrated a cultural holiday over the weekend.
Four pieces of art were stolen from a regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily in a brazen heist as the city celebrated a cultural holiday over the weekend.
American tourist killed by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna
An American tourist was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, which was recently active, Italian firefighters said Monday.
An American tourist was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, which was recently active, Italian firefighters said Monday.
Trump scales back South Korea military drills, cites 'very good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump cited his “very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when revealing the U.S. would scale back its role in military exercises with South Korea.
President Donald Trump cited his “very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when revealing the U.S. would scale back its role in military exercises with South Korea.
It's the last season for legal dog meat in South Korea
South Korea’s dog meat restaurants are in the peak of their final busy season as the country’s ban on the slaughter and sale of dog meat takes effect next year.
South Korea’s dog meat restaurants are in the peak of their final busy season as the country’s ban on the slaughter and sale of dog meat takes effect next year.
Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police.
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police.
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Jessica Bang, rookie professional golfer, dies at 18
Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang died Thursday at a hospital in Thailand at age 18.
Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang died Thursday at a hospital in Thailand at age 18.
Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him.
Pentagon pushes back on reports of poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
The Pentagon is pushing back on reports that the 5,000 U.S. Navy sailors and Marines on board the aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln are experiencing poor conditions leading to mental health issues.
The Pentagon is pushing back on reports that the 5,000 U.S. Navy sailors and Marines on board the aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln are experiencing poor conditions leading to mental health issues.
Wealthy Americans are moving to this country as ‘golden visa’ demand surges
Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program.
Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking overseas for relocation opportunities, fueling a surge in applications for one country’s “golden visa" program.
Watch: Driver jailed after crashing into kebab restaurant, causing partial building collapse
Dramatic police footage shows a car crashing into a kebab restaurant, causing part of the building to collapse.
Dramatic police footage shows a car crashing into a kebab restaurant, causing part of the building to collapse.
Deadly disease outbreak kills 2,000 as experts reveal what Americans should know
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, but experts say the average American faces very little threat.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people, but experts say the average American faces very little threat.
Colombia earthquakes: Death toll in the hundreds
The death toll in Colombia is likely to rise as search and rescue teams continue to look for people still trapped under the rubble from Monday's earthquakes. As of August 11, officials said at least 111 people have died.
The death toll in Colombia is likely to rise as search and rescue teams continue to look for people still trapped under the rubble from Monday's earthquakes. As of August 11, officials said at least 111 people have died.
France bans cold calling: New law requires prior consumer consent for telemarketers
France's new law banning unsolicited telemarketing calls went into effect on Tuesday.
France's new law banning unsolicited telemarketing calls went into effect on Tuesday.
Robert Gilman released from Russian prison after four years
Russian authorities have released U.S. citizen Robert Gilman after four years in a Russian prison, where an advocacy group said he became gravely ill and was near death.
Russian authorities have released U.S. citizen Robert Gilman after four years in a Russian prison, where an advocacy group said he became gravely ill and was near death.
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for USS Cole victims and others killed in combat
President Donald Trump is now demanding Iran pay compensation for the families of those killed in the bombing of the USS Cole and thousands of others who have been killed in combat and in protest against Iran.
President Donald Trump is now demanding Iran pay compensation for the families of those killed in the bombing of the USS Cole and thousands of others who have been killed in combat and in protest against Iran.
Trump’s State Department revoked 175,000 visas since January 2025
Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.
Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.
Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight
Porter Airlines confirmed the child was standing and neither the adult nor crew could get them buckled.
Porter Airlines confirmed the child was standing and neither the adult nor crew could get them buckled.
Iran reveals demands as 60-day peace talks window winds down
Iranian leadership published a new list of its demands before Tehran would allow the Strait of Hormuz to open again.
Iranian leadership published a new list of its demands before Tehran would allow the Strait of Hormuz to open again.