What's Hezbollah and what does it have to do with the Israel-Hamas war?
An deadly attack with exploding pagers on Hezbollah members in Lebanon is fueling fear that the war in Gaza could ignite a wider regional conflict.
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Taliban detains dozens of Afghan women for breaking hijab rules
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers say dozens of women were detained and "advised in front of their family members" over alleged dress code violations.
Avian flu kills polar bear for first time ever
Rampant avian flu that has impacted millions of birds in the U.S. has now killed a polar bear for the first time ever recorded.
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Sinéad O'Connor died of natural causes in July 2023, officials said Tuesday.
Blinken visits to seek "way forward" as Israel ramps up strikes on Gaza
As Antony Blinken arrived to seek a "way forward," Israel continued its bombardment of Gaza and there was fresh violence along the country's northern border with Lebanon.
Ancient letter written by Roman emperor leads to "monumental" discovery
The expedition's lead archaeologist announced the find at the Archaeological Institute of America's annual meeting.
2023 was Earth's hottest year on record, European agency confirms
The increase in the planet's surface temperature nearly crossed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.66 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times, European Union climate monitors say.
Gabriel Attal becomes France's youngest, first openly gay prime minister
In picking Gabriel Attal as his PM, President Macron sought a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right.
Russia says it has detained a U.S. citizen on drug charges
A Russian court says a U.S. national identified as Robert Romanov Woodland has been detained on drug charges that carry a possible 20-year prison sentence.
South Korean lawmakers back ban on producing and selling dog meat
Calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns about animal rights and the country's international image. But some angry dog farmers said they plan to challenge the bill's constitutionality.
Franz Beckenbauer, World Cup winner as German player and coach, dies at 78
Franz Beckenbauer, who was affectionately known as the "Kaiser," was one of Germany's most beloved personalities.
Senior Hezbollah leader killed in purported Israeli strike in Lebanon
Wissam al-Taweel is the most senior Hezbollah militant killed since Oct. 7, and his death comes amid growing fear that the Israel-Hamas war could escalate beyond Gaza.
Mexican authorities probe massacre after alleged cartel drone attack
Six of the wounded made their way to a neighboring town for medical treatment, a priest said.
Pope Francis blasts surrogacy as a "deplorable" practice
The leader of the Catholic Church doubled down on his condemnation of parental surrogacy, saying it turns a child into "an object of trafficking."
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