New twist after dozens of cockfighting participants mysteriously vanish
Interest in the unsolved cases has surged since the televised appearance of a witness who claimed to know where bodies had been submerged in Lake Taal.
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Elephant kills 2 women from U.K. and New Zealand in Zambia
The victims — Easton Janet Taylor from the U.K. and Alison Jean Taylor from New Zealand — were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf, police said.
Wildfires prompt evacuations from Greek island Crete
Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames.
Stolen gold from French shipwreck could spell trouble for U.S. couple
The couple has been accused of helping to sell the gold for a French diver who stole it decades ago, but have denied knowledge of any wrongdoing.
Ukraine kills top Russian commander, but frets about Trump's aid cuts
Ukraine killed a senior Russian navy commander in a strike, but it may do little to ease anxiety over diminishing support from the White House.
U.S. teen detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents
A 19-year-old pilot from the United States has been detained on an Antarctic island and charged by Chilean authorities, who say his flight to the frozen continent was unauthorized.
Man dies after being bitten by bat with "extremely rare" infection
A man has died from an "extremely rare" rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, Australian health officials said.
Pope Leo XIV is reviving a centuries-old papal summer vacation tradition
Pope Leo XIV will head to the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo for his summer vacation. After 12 years of papal absence, locals are eager to welcome him.
Drone "narco sub" — equipped with Starlink antenna — seized for first time
It is the first reported discovery in South American waters of an unmanned semisubmersible vessel, Colombia's navy said.
Liverpool F.C. player Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain, police say
Liverpool F.C. soccer player Diogo Jota was killed in a car crash in Spain along with his brother, police say.
Princess Kate speaks of "roller coaster" cancer recovery
Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited a cancer support center on Wednesday and spoke about her experience with cancer recovery.
Trump, first lady to meet with freed hostage Edan Alexander in Oval Office
The White House said the president and first lady "greatly look forward" to welcoming Edan Alexander and his family.
6 people accused of witchcraft killed, 2 burned alive, official says
The official and witnesses said the incident happened after accusations made by members of the ruling party's powerful youth movement.
Trump announces U.S. has reached trade deal with Vietnam
President Trump announced the outline of a trade agreement with Vietnam Wednesday on Truth Social.
New expedition will seek to locate Amelia Earhart's lost plane
An expedition to a remote and tiny island this fall will attempt to locate Amelia Earhart's plane in the Pacific Ocean.
Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth's Signal chat violated regulations, sources say
The Pentagon watchdog recently completed its report on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share details about operations in Yemen.
Lawmakers obtain Epstein banking records, release new photos of private island
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
What to know about Minnesota fraud allegations, as Trump levels attacks on Walz
President Trump has recently attacked Gov. Tim Walz over the fraud cases, calling Minnesota a "hub of fraudulent money laundering activity" and lashing out against the state's Somali community.
Boat strike survivors were trying to climb back on before follow-up attack, source says
The White House confirmed this week that there was a second strike, but denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered it.
12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency's current vaccine chief
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Trump moves to roll back fuel economy standards set under Biden
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
Doctor charged in Matthew Perry's death sentenced to 30 months in prison
Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry and his assistant.
U.S. offering $5 million for tips leading to Tren de Aragua leader's arrest
The U.S. has increased its reward to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of an alleged leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Trump pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Texas Democrat facing bribery charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar was indicted last year on more than a dozen federal charges.