Explosion at Bolivia military base kills at least 10, injures dozens
A blast at a military complex in Viacha near La Paz struck a pyrotechnic storage area Friday afternoon, with authorities still investigating the cause.
A fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's Far East on Tuesday killed 15 employees, including one Russian and 14 foreigners, authorities said.
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South Carolina police officer killed, second injured in park shooting
Columbia officer Christopher DeLong, 29, died Saturday following a gunfight at a park after a domestic dispute call. A second officer was injured; the suspect also died.
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Trump defends Lutnick after false claim on Iran war deaths
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized Thursday for incorrectly stating no Americans died in the six-month Iran conflict; 18 service members have been killed.
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Trump proposes renaming Strait of Hormuz after himself
President Donald Trump suggested renaming the strategic waterway "Trump Strait," claiming U.S. control amid the Iran war, days after ordering Lake Ontario renamed "Lake America."
FDNY adds 36 names to 9/11 memorial, including 14 from Long Island
Firefighters and EMS personnel who died of illnesses linked to Ground Zero recovery efforts honored at Brooklyn headquarters ceremony.
Gloria Steinem, feminist activist and author, dies at 92
The co-founder of Ms. Magazine and prominent voice of the U.S. women's movement passed away Wednesday at her New York home.
De Martino extends Sanremo invite to Måneskin if they reunite
Festival director Stefano De Martino said the band has a standing invitation to perform at Sanremo 2027 should they decide to reunite, though no reunion has been confirmed.
Hungary records hottest August in over a century
August 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures across Hungary, with average heat levels not observed in more than 100 years.
Malta in shock as jury acquits businessman Yorgen Fenech in journalist killing
A Maltese court acquitted Yorgen Fenech of ordering the 2017 car bomb that killed investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking public outrage.
Three dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting; six injured
A shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building Wednesday left three dead and six injured, including three police officers.
Hungary regains access to EU's Erasmus+ programme for students
Hungarian university students will participate in Erasmus+ from 2026/2027 academic year after years of dispute with Brussels over university governance.
Milei announces sanctions on Falkland Islands operators, naval base
Argentine president delivered 15-minute national address outlining hardened measures against hydrocarbon exploitation and expanded penalties under Law 26.659.
Nepal rescuers drill tunnels to reach 900+ trapped hydroelectric workers
Rescue teams intensified operations Saturday to free workers trapped in hydroelectric project tunnels after devastating floods in Nepal's border region with China.
Man arrested in fatal Bronx bodega and Brooklyn restaurant shootings
Jesus Acosta, 31, was arrested Saturday following a weeklong manhunt in connection with two fatal shootings in New York City that killed two men.
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee El-Sayed apologizes for synagogue comments
Abdul El-Sayed apologized to Michigan's Jewish Democratic Caucus for remarks linking a March synagogue attack to Israel's Middle East actions.