San José shipwreck expedition begins off Colombian coast

The San José shipwreck sits off the coast of Colombia, and is rumored to hold precious 300-year-old cargo that would be worth billions if ever recovered.

US missionaries killed in Haiti, ambushed by gangs

U.S. missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd were shot and killed by gangs in Haiti Thursday, along with the mission group’s Haitian director.

Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died

Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.

Kate Middleton health: Kensington Palace gives update on her return to work

Kensington Palace offered an update on Kate Middleton’s plans to return to her royal duties after sharing news of her cancer diagnosis in March.

Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees

Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.

ICC requests arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders over ‘war crimes’

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi, others killed in helicopter crash

Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister and others were found dead over the weekend after a helicopter crash. Here's what to know about his leadership in the country.

Air India Express plane engine catches fire, forcing emergency landing at Bangalore airport

Passengers aboard an Air India Express flight can be heard screaming on video as one of the aircraft’s engines caught fire Saturday night, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing.

Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.

US issues alert on violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events

The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.

Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages in Gaza

The hostages were identified as Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter. All three were killed by Hamas at a music festival.

Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed

Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality

Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.