Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon as tension with Hezbollah soars
Fears of a parallel war between Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group have soared since the Israel-Hamas conflict started.
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North Korea launches multiple cruise missiles into the sea, Seoul says
The launches were North Korea's sixth missile-launch event this year, also including a Jan. 14 test of the country's first solid-fuel intermediate-range missile.
Mardi Gras and Carnival: Best photos of the 2024 celebrations
Carnival season culminated Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades and street parties.
Notre Dame cathedral's new spire revealed in Paris
Scaffolding that covered the top of Notre Dame cathedral following a devastating fire in April 2019 is being removed.
Blinken speaks with Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia, for third time
It's the third time Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken with Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018.
Artist says he'll destroy masterpieces if Julian Assange dies in prison
"In our catastrophic time - when we have so many wars - to destroy art is much more taboo than to destroy the life of a person," Andrei Molodkin says.
Hiker discovers rare 2,800-year-old amulet in Israel
An official said he knew immediately that the hiker "had found something special."
"Dinosaur-like" snapping turtle found in U.K., an ocean away from home
The native U.S. reptile belongs to the largest freshwater turtle species in the world and has jaws that "can snap through bone."
Arrests made in Cancun after 5 dismembered bodies found in taxi
The gang was protected by a network of motorcycle taxis and minors who acted as lookouts, officials said.
Biden touts negotiations that could yield 6-week Israel-Hamas cease-fire
President Biden said the U.S. is negotiating a hostage deal that "would bring an immediate and sustained period of calm to Gaza for at least six weeks."
Houthi rebels target carrier ship bound for Iran, their main supporter
The ship's captain "reports his vessel was attacked by two missiles and reports minor damage," the United Kingdom Trade Operations center, which oversees Mideast waters, said.
Skydiving plane crash lands, killing man on the beach with his wife
Puerto Global, which posted video of the crash's aftermath, reported that the victim was taking pictures with his wife when the aircraft came down.
Man arrested after 3 children, 2 women found dead in different locations
A woman's body was first found along a road. Then the bodies of three children were found in a burning car. Investigators later found the body of a second woman in a home.
NATO chief says Trump comment "undermines all of our security"
"I expect that regardless of who wins the presidential election, the U.S. will remain a strong and committed NATO ally," Jans Stoltenberg says.
Mystery ship capsizes in Caribbean Sea, creating massive oil spill
Crews are racing to clean up the oil spill after the vessel ran aground in the Caribbean with no sign of crew and no clear sign of ownership.
Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
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How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records
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Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. joins Saudi offensive
Talarico was home in Texas during campaign absence, photos indicate
Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
Bipartisan senators call Russia diesel deal a "betrayal" of Ukraine
