Fears of widening conflict grow after Hamas leader killed in Lebanon
Israel offered no official comment on the attack, but Hezbollah's leader vowed revenge.
Russia hammers Ukraine's 2 largest cities with hypersonic missiles
"Russia will answer for every life taken away," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Israel warns about Lebanon border hostilities as war in Gaza rages on
"If the world and Lebanon's government will not work to stop the shooting at Israel and to distance Hezbollah from the border, the IDF will do so," an Israeli government minister says.
Eiffel Tower closes as staff strikes, union says landmark "headed for disaster"
Around 800 employees work at the tower every day, and 6,000,000 people visit each year, making it the most visited ticketed monument in the world.
Hungary blocks Ukraine aid package, but EU membership bid advances
It was another blow for Ukraine's war effort, as it battles to retake land seized by invading Russian forces.
Prince Harry was victim of phone-hacking by U.K. tabloids, court rules
A court has ruled in favor of Prince Harry, awarding him about $180,000, in a phone hacking case that saw him become the most senior royal to ever take the stand in the U.K.
Putin says he hopes to "find a solution" with U.S. on detained Americans
Vladimir Putin held his first end-of-year news conference since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022.
Radar data helps scientists estimate weight of the world's biggest iceberg
Scientists say they've figured out how much A23a, the world's biggest iceberg, weighs - and it's a whopper.
Christmas carol event goes viral, gets canceled after 7,000 people show up
Every Wednesday in December for the last decade, Londoners have gathered near the Columbia Road Flower Market to sing Christmas carols together, sip on mulled wine and visit neighborhood shops.
Fossilized skull of a huge "underwater T. rex" found in U.K. cliffs
"I think it would have been able to prey effectively on anything that was unfortunate enough to be in its space," an expert said after a fossilized pliosaur skull was found in the U.K.
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny missing, allies say
"We still don't know where Alexey is," allies of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny say after apparent prison transfer.
Israeli military says it has home of Oct. 7 attack architect surrounded
"There's no telling how a commander of such an organization will behave," former elite commander says.
Russian hackers accused of targeting U.S. intel community
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
Freed teen hostage says pet dog helped get her through Hamas captivity
Freed Israeli hostage Mia Leimberg, 17, says having her dog Bella with her in Hamas' tunnels helped her get through weeks in captivity.
Prince Harry in court battle over downgraded U.K. police protection
Prince Harry's lawyers say the impact on Britain of any successful attack on the young royal mean he should get full police protection when he visits.