Pink diamond tied to Marie Antoinette going up for auction

The kite-shaped pink jewel is believed to have been passed down from France's Queen Marie Antoinette to her daughter.

• May 27

17 bodies found in house amid search for missing persons in Mexico

Ground-penetrating radar and cadaver dogs were used to locate the bodies in Irapuato in Guanajuato state, officials said.

• May 27

Young Gaza girl recounts horror of the strike that killed her family

A little girl seen emerging from the flames of an Israeli strike in Gaza recalls the moment "fire filled the sky," killing her mother and siblings.

• May 27

3 ancient tombs of prominent statesmen discovered in Egypt

The three sites date to the New Kingdom, which ranged from about 1550 to 1070 B.C.

• May 27

Tumultuous start for new U.S., Israel-backed Gaza aid effort

A U.S. and Israeli-backed humanitarian aid effort for Gaza says it's started distributing desperately needed food. The U.N. calls it a "distraction from what is actually needed."

• May 27

Sweden charges man over 2015 killing of pilot burned alive by ISIS

Mu'ath al-Kaseasbeh was taken captive after his F-16 fighter jet crashed in northern Syria.

• May 27

Meet the quokkas, Australia's happy and viral sensations

The quokkas, known for their apparent smiles, have become a popular tourist attraction on a tiny island off of Australia's west coast.

• May 27

1,500-year-old bucket was cremation burial vessel, archaeologists say

Human and animal bones were found inside the 1,500-year-old Bromeswell bucket. A double-sided comb was also discovered.

• May 27

Suspect in Liverpool car ramming held on suspicion of attempted murder

A man who police say drove a minivan into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans is suspected of attempted murder and driving after using drugs, police say.

• May 27

Indonesia reels in record haul of meth from fishing boat

Indonesia has extremely strict drug laws, and convicted smugglers are sometimes executed by firing squad.

• May 27

Tesla's monthly sales in Europe plunge by almost 50% amid Musk backlash

Tesla's brand is the focus of a backlash against CEO Elon Musk for his political views and involvement with President Trump's DOGE.

• May 27

19-year-old's death draws warnings over viral "RUNIT" sports trend

New Zealand police are warning people of the inherent dangers of the viral "RUNIT" collision sports trend after the death of a young man from a severe head injury.

• May 27

443-foot ship pulled free after nearly hitting home as owner slept

A sailor was on watch at the time and said he had fallen asleep, according to Norwegian police, who have charged him with "negligent navigation."

• May 27

Bear on golf course brings early end to women's tournament

The final round of the Twinfields Ladies on the women's second-tier Step Up tour in central Japan was cancelled after a bear was spotted on the course.

• May 27

Ex-flight attendant reportedly caught with 101 pounds of drugs in luggage

Customs officers say a 21-year-old British woman was stopped with 101 pounds of kush — a synthetic drug containing powerful opioids — packed in two suitcases.

• May 27

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