US progresses prisoner exchange with Iran and release $6B in frozen Iranian funds
Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers late last week, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.
Turkish cave rescue: US researcher finally rescued after more than a week
The Speleological Federation of Turkey says rescuers have pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave more than a week after he became seriously ill 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below its entrance.
Couple livid after sitting next to farting dog on 13-hour flight
A couple from New Zealand is demanding a refund after they sat next to a smelly dog on their 13-hour-long Singapore Airlines flight.
Biden pays respects at John McCain memorial to wrap up Vietnam visit
President Biden and leaders in Vietnam also met to speak about strengthening their partnership amid shared concerns about China's assertiveness in the Pacific.
Novak Djokovic clinches 24th Grand Slam title with US Open victory over Daniil Medvedev
Novak Djokovic emerged from an exhilarating and exhausting U.S. Open final with a 24th Grand Slam title on Sunday night.
Luis Rubiales, president of Spanish soccer, steps down following unwanted kiss at Women's World Cup
Suspended Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned from his post after kissing a player on the lips without her consent in a scandal which overshadowed Spain winning the Women's World Cup for the first time.
Powerful earthquake strikes Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco late Friday night, killing more than 2,000 people and damaging buildings and historic landmarks in major cities.
China, North Korea developing new strategies and targets for AI-powered operations, Microsoft warns
Microsoft warned specifically of the dangers artificial intelligence is creating from malicious state actors seeking to influence, confuse, or deceive the U.S. public.
Watch: Otter steals $125K worth of fish from hotel ponds
An opportunistic otter has helped itself to a whopping $124,652 worth of koi carp from ponds at a luxury hotel and spa.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
China authorities arrest 2 for smashing shortcut through Great Wall with excavator
China's Great Wall has been pierced by Genghis Khan, the Manchus, and now, allegedly, a couple of construction workers named Zheng and Wang who wanted a shortcut.
US Open fan expelled after German player alleged the man uttered Nazi phrase
A fan was ejected from a U.S. Open tennis match early Tuesday morning after German player Alexander Zverev complained the man used language from Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime.
Delta flight from Atlanta forced to return after passenger reportedly suffers diarrhea on plane
A Delta pilot allegedly had to make an emergency landing back to the origin city when a passenger's loose bowels resulted in diarrhea all the way through the plane. A supposed snippet of the pilot's call was shared on social media.
Air Canada passengers kicked off flight for refusing to sit on vomit-covered seats
An Air Canada passenger claims that two of her fellow travelers were recently escorted off a plane because they refused to sit on vomit-covered seats for a five-hour flight.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announces defense minister replacement amid ongoing conflict
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that defense minister Oleksii Reznikov will be replaced this week with Rustem Umierov, a Crimean Tatar lawmaker.
Heavy rain prompts shutdowns and evacuations in central Spain
Forecasts of heavy rain in central Spain on Sunday led authorities to shut down train lines, cancel a Spanish league soccer game and order citizens to stay indoors.
Disposable vapes will soon be banned in France, prime minister says
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne says disposable vapes will soon be banned in the country as part of a national anti-smoking plan.
Biden to present Medal of Honor to heroic Vietnam War-era Army Pilot Larry Taylor
As an Army first lieutenant and Cobra helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Larry Taylor flew hundreds of missions and saved countless lives.
Tourists shot dead after riding jet skis across unfriendly country's sea border
Algeria's coast guard fired on the tourists who broached territorial waters from Morocco.
At least 74 dead after fire rips through rundown building in South Africa
At least 12 of those killed were children, the youngest a 1-year-old, according to city and medical officials.