US Navy facing 'most sustained combat since WWII' in Red Sea

The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.

FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes

The schemes entail criminals targeting part-time property owners, often older Americans, and convincing them to hand over large sums of cash under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

Man killed after getting electrocuted in seaside resort jacuzzi

An El Paso, Texas, man vacationing at a private resort in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, has died after getting electrocuted in a jacuzzi on Tuesday, according to reports.

Chiquita ordered to pay families victimized in Colombia Civil War

A Florida jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38.3 million to 16 families of people killed by Colombian paramilitaries, marking the first time the company has been held liable in U.S. courts for funding the violent group to protect its operations.

'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens

Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.

4,000 residents flee town in southern Mexico after armed gangs start shooting, burn homes

Over 4,000 residents of Tila, a town 462 miles southeast of Mexico City, fled after armed gangs attacked and burned homes, marking the largest mass displacement in Chiapas since 1997, with many residents trapped in their homes for days before being rescued by federal forces.

Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia

A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.

Who's this mysterious dancing Taylor Swift fan? The internet has theories

The mysterious dancer appears to be near the Madrid stadium’s roof, leading many to believe it was someone who had access to restricted areas.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2

The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.

King Charles banknotes roll out across UK for 1st time

The first U.K. banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III have now entered circulation.

D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 80th anniversary, share memories and messages for future generations

World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.

Haunting art installation marks D-Day anniversary: See the pics

The “For Your Tomorrow" D-Day memorial features 1,475 statues representing each British servicemember who was killed during the invasion of Normandy 80 years ago.

United Airlines passengers mysteriously fall ill on flight to Texas

A United Airlines flight from Canada to the U.S. was investigated on Friday after dozens of passengers fell ill for an unspecified reason.

Amanda Knox to defend herself in Italian court against 2007 slander charge

The slander charge was largely based on two statements typed by police that Knox signed during the early hours of Nov. 6, 2007, under extended questioning in Italian from police without a lawyer or a competent translator.