Netanyahu opponent Gadi Eisenkot picked to form Israeli government

Gadi Eisenkot, the man who ran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main opponent in last month’s election, will get the first opportunity to form a new government, the nation’s president, Isaac Herzog, announced. 

US strikes Iran air defense system, unveils new effort to monitor Tehran’s borders

The U.S. military struck an Iranian air defense system on Friday, a day before unveiling a new initiative aimed at preventing Tehran from moving advanced weapons and materials along ground routes near the Middle Eastern country’s borders.  

Mexican judge arrested over alleged $2M bribe to free drug kingpin Ryan Wedding’s top deputy

A Mexican judge was arrested after federal prosecutors accused him of taking a $2 million bribe to order the release of convicted drug trafficker Ryan Wedding's top lieutenant.

US Embassy warns Americans in France of violence, curfews amid nationwide strike

The U.S. Embassy in France warned Americans to prepare for transportation disruptions, possible curfews and violence as a nationwide strike threatens to affect public services.

'Inexplicable' decision blamed for high-speed train crash in central Spain that killed dozens

Spain's transportation minister placed blame on a crash of two high-speed trains that killed at least 64 people on a decision made by a central command center, adding the train engineers were not to blame. 

US cruise ship strands over 200 passengers because it can't afford fuel

A U.S. cruise ship that was sold as a permanent voyage around the world is now stranded in Cambodia, along with 203 passengers and 156 crew members.

Pope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed

Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.

American prisoner released from Russia after Trump-Putin negotiation

An American man imprisoned in Russia since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is returning home this week after U.S. officials negotiated his return.

NFL, Saints, and Steelers still plan to play in France next week

The ongoing protests and riots in France are not interrupting the NFL’s plans for its first-ever game in the European nation.  

Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass as worshippers rush to help

A priest preparing Communion was fatally struck by a falling crucifix during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador, turning a moment of worship into a frantic rush to save him.

Pope Leo returns to Vatican, four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."

Archaeologists in Turkey may have found the world’s oldest shipwreck

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered what may be the world’s oldest known shipwreck, with artifacts dating back nearly 5,000 years.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.