US missionaries killed in Haiti, ambushed by gangs

U.S. missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd were shot and killed by gangs in Haiti Thursday, along with the mission group’s Haitian director.

Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died

Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.

Kate Middleton health: Kensington Palace gives update on her return to work

Kensington Palace offered an update on Kate Middleton’s plans to return to her royal duties after sharing news of her cancer diagnosis in March.

Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi, others killed in helicopter crash

Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister and others were found dead over the weekend after a helicopter crash. Here's what to know about his leadership in the country.

Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.

US issues alert on violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events

The U.S. Department of State has issued a worldwide caution for U.S. citizens, warning of potential violence targeting LGBTQI+ individuals and events, urging increased caution, avoiding unsafe locations, and registering with STEP, as the FBI and DHS also warn of potential threats during Pride Month.

Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed

Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

Slovakia’s populist prime minister shot in assassination attempt

Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, was shot multiple times while greeting supporters at an event in an attempted assassination that shocked the small country and reverberated across Europe weeks before an election.

Killer whales attack and sink sailing boat off Gibraltar

An unknown number of orcas rammed a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday morning, causing it to later sink, the latest attack in a trend that has been terrifying sailors in the region for the past four years. 

‘So I raped you’ suspect detained in France after 3-year search

A man accused of sexually assaulting a college student in 2013 and later sent her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you," was captured in France.

Solar storm: X8.7 solar flare erupts in largest of sun cycle

On Tuesday, the sun unleashed another powerful solar flare. The NWS discussed whether the intense solar storm will impact activities on Earth.

Hong Kong Bun Festival: Watch the bun-scrambling competition live

The event, also known as the Cheung Chau Jiao Festival, has been celebrated for more than 100 years. Here’s how to watch.

Billboard collapses onto group of pedestrians, killing at least 14

A massive billboard collapsed in India, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 70 others who were at a gas station below.

Over 60 dead butterflies found in shipment from Portugal at Philadelphia port

Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents in Philadelphia recently netted dozens of dead butterflies in a shipment from Portugal, officials said Monday. 

8 killed in mass shooting near resort area in Mexico

Eight people were killed in a mass shooting that happened near a resort area south of Mexico City, according to officials.