Pope Francis shares first audio message since hospitalization: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart'
Pope Francis, 88, delivered an emotional audio message from his hospital room, thanking the faithful for their prayers as he continues treatment for double pneumonia.
China warns US it is ready for ‘any type of war’ as trade tensions escalate
China has warned it is ready for "any type of war" in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods. The statement comes as Beijing boosts defense spending and tensions escalate.
Pope Francis’ health: Vatican provides update on Ash Wednesday
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and leads up to Easter on April 20.
South American police turn to cosplay for creative crime busts
South American police have taken a creative approach to catching criminals by donning costumes instead of their usual uniforms.
'Last warning': Trump again threatens Hamas with 'hell to pay'
The president issued the warning to Hamas in a social media post on Wednesday. Here’s what he said.
US stops sharing global air quality data, raising concerns among scientists
The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.
What is NATO? Calls for US exit spark debate over alliance’s future
As some Republican lawmakers push for the US to leave NATO, questions arise about the alliance's role, history, and impact on global security. Here's what to know.
Blood donor, whose ‘golden arm’ helped save 2.4 million babies, dies at 88
James Harrison made over 1,000 blood donations from age 18 until he was forced to retire at age 81.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pauses US cyberoperations against Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by US Cyber Command, a move that national security experts warn could weaken US cyber defenses.
Newly discovered Pompeii fresco sheds light on ancient Dionysian rituals
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a nearly life-size fresco, or megalography, depicting the Dionysiac procession in an excavated banqueting room in Region IX.
Trump doubles tariffs on China, citing fentanyl
President Trump has doubled tariffs on China to 20% and confirmed 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada, citing fentanyl trafficking and trade imbalances.
Zelenskyy on FOX: ‘Spat’ during Oval Office meeting ‘not good for both sides’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed his clash with President Donald Trump during their meeting on Friday.
From Trump and Zelenskyy to history’s most heated presidential exchanges
President Donald Trump’s tense Oval Office meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the latest in a history of heated presidential clashes with world leaders.
Boris Spassky, Soviet chess champ who lost Cold War’s ‘Match of the Century,’ dies at 88
Soviet chess legend Boris Spassky, who lost the 1972 "Match of the Century" to American Bobby Fischer in a Cold War-era showdown, has died at 88. The match, viewed as a symbolic battle between the U.S. and Soviet Union, ended the USSR’s long-standing dominance in chess.
Rose Girone, world's oldest Holocaust survivor, dies at 113
Rose Girone, the world's oldest survivor of the Holocaust, has died on Long Island. She was 113.
Andrew Tate, brother Tristan leave Romania for US amid human trafficking case
Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, have returned to the U.S. after a travel ban on them was lifted, a spokesman said.
Watch: Police find $10K worth of cocaine hidden under man’s wig
Police discovered the drugs after the suspect went through one of the airport security body scanners.
Trump shares apparent AI video offering ‘what's next’ for Gaza
President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.
Young American tourists found dead at Belize beach resort
Three American women were found dead over the weekend in a beach resort in Belize, police said.
Spring break warning: What to know about crime in these tourist hot spots
Travelers will start making plans for a getaway with spring break coming up, and here’s what you need to know before visiting these popular tourist destinations.