Relatives fight for custody of siblings who survived Colombian plane crash
A custody battle has broken out among relatives of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and 40 harrowing days alone in the Amazon rainforest in an extraordinary showing of youthful resilience that captivated people around the world.
Local high school stem students travel to Ghana to help provide clean water: "We're life changers"
A group of STEM Ambassadors at Imhotep Institute Charter High School in East Germantown are back from an international service trip.
Swiss teen Celine Naef defeats Venus Williams at the Libema Open
Seven-time major champion Venus Williams lost her first competitive singles match since injuring her hamstring in January, succumbing to 17-year-old Celine Naef 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2 at the Libema Open grass-court tournament on Tuesday.
Drinking alcohol could increase risk of more than 60 diseases, study suggests
The researchers said that 33 diseases not previously established as alcohol-related were identified as higher risk – such as gastric ulcers and gout.
Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador
“After about five hours of the wake, the coffin started to make sounds," the woman's son said. "My mom was wrapped in sheets and hitting the coffin..."
22 US troops injured in helicopter accident in Syria, military says
The U.S. military said the cause of the helicopter crash was under investigation and that no enemy fire was involved.
Israeli opposition leader testifies that Netanyahu pushed him to back tax breaks for Hollywood stars
Netanyahu is charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate scandals involving powerful media moguls and wealthy associates.
11-year-old girl on Turkish Airlines flight dies after falling ill, company says
The plane made an emergency landing Sunday in Budapest, Hungary, in an attempt to save the child, but first responders there were unsuccessful.
BTS anniversary: South Koreans celebrate 10 years of K-pop group
Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks were lit up in purple as the country celebrates the 10th anniversary of BTS, whose global popularity is a source of national pride.
Silvio Berlusconi, billionaire mogul and ex-Italian leader, dies at 86
Silvio Berlusconi used his television networks and immense wealth to launch his long political career, inspiring both loyalty and loathing.
US to rejoin UNESCO and pay back millions in dues, to counter China's influence
The U.S. government would pay its 2023 dues plus $10 million in bonus contributions for Holocaust education, preserving cultural heritage in Ukraine, journalist safety, and science and technology education.
Rollover bus crash kills, injures wedding guests visiting Australia's wine country
A bus carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia's wine country, killing 10 people and injuring 25, police said Monday.
Japan rocked by Pokémon card crime spree as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal from shops: report
A new report from The Wall Street Journal details the extravagant lengths thieves have gone to steal these highly sought-after cards – some of which fetch for six figures.
Most active Philippine volcano spews lava as evacuation orders loom
Authorities cautioned that thousands more remain within the permanent danger zone below Mayon, which has long been declared off limits.
Oldest sibling of Colombian plane crash survivors said mother lived for days
The four Indigenous children who survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after their plane crashed have shared limited but harrowing details of their ordeal with their family, including that their mother survived the crash for days before she died.
24 Hours of Le Mans: Ferrari topples Toyota after 50-year absence
Ferrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling mighty Toyota in the most iconic sports car race in the world.
'Wet grave of 64 people': Lost British WWII submarine found in Aegean Sea
After a 25-year search, the mysterious disappearance of British WWII submarine H.M.S. Triumph is coming to light.
China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, US confirms
The U.S. intelligence community has determined Chinese spying from Cuba is an "ongoing" matter.
Soldiers faint in front of Prince William amid scorching temps during final Trooping the Colour rehearsal
The guardsmen were wearing woolen tunics and slacks and bearskin hats in the nearly 90-degree London heat for what is known as the Colonel’s Review.
Driver was slapped with $129,544 speeding fine; Here's why
Finland has a special way of calculating fines.