Iran strikes vessel in Strait of Hormuz amid debate over "transit fees"

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a cargo ship near Oman on Thursday, further complicating the Iran-U.S. negotiations.

• Jun 26

Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Colombia's presidential runoff

Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia's next president.

• Jun 24

Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, hundreds dead or injured

Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.

• Jun 26

Trump admin. asks Congress for $88B in supplemental funds for Iran war, other needs

The Trump administration on Wednesday sent Congress a long-awaited supplemental funding package to help cover the cost of the Iran war.

• Jun 24

TV host sorry for slamming player for leaving World Cup for baby's birth

France Pierron described childbirth as "a disgusting moment, excuse me, where the dad is useless" during a TV appearance.

• Jun 24

Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions

Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.

• Jun 24

American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother

The boy was on a tour of the Bahamas' Exuma Cays with his family when the attack occurred, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said.

• Jun 24

U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iran inspections will happen, at some point

After conflicting remarks from Iran and the U.S., the U.N. nuclear agency chief says Iranian sites will be inspected, but the timing is "not essential."

• Jun 25

North Korean soldier crosses border in suspected defection, report says

A North Korean soldier has been taken into custody after crossing the Demilitarized Zone into South Korea in a suspected defection, the Yonhap news agency says.

• Jun 24

Peru right-wing presidential hopeful Fujimori appears poised to win runoff

Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed.

• Jun 24

Senate adopts House-passed Iran resolution in symbolic rebuke of Trump

The Senate approved a House-passed resolution aimed at reining in President Trump on Iran, marking the first time such a measure has made it through both chambers.

• Jun 23

Army looking into using 2 U.S. ranges for testing to mimic Ukraine's conditions

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said Tuesday the Army will look into introducing electronic jamming to ranges so industry and Army soldiers can train in areas that simulate battlefield conditions.

• Jun 23

What has Britain's likely next prime minister said about Trump?

Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next leader, hasn't said a lot about President Trump, but his few statements have been critical.

• Jun 23

10 years later, a majority of Britons say "Brexit" was a mistake

Most Britons say leaving the European Union was a mistake and they'd favor a new referendum, but politicians have little appetite to reopen the wound.

• Jun 23

40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave

Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.

• Jun 23

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