Cat used to smuggle drugs into Costa Rican prison, video shows
Authorities in Costa Rica say a cat was used in an attempt to smuggle drugs into a prison in Pococí earlier this month.
Americans planning Mexico vacations face new safety concerns as US raises travel advisory
As Americans begin to finalize their summer vacation plans, a travel advisor is offering safety tips for those heading to Mexico's pristine shores that are often frequented by Hollywood stars.
Chris Brown to be held without bail on charge related to nightclub attack
Hip-hop and R&B singer Chris Brown will be held in custody while facing charges that he beat a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Is TikTok down? Tens of thousands report glitch with popular app
Over 30,000 users reported outages on TikTok, according to Downdetector.
Chinese imports to US plummet to lowest levels since COVID-19 pandemic amid Trump tariffs
Trade data shows record imports from other countries as duties on Chinese goods reach 145%.
Trump’s Middle East trip: President visits UAE
President Donald Trump has arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the final leg of his Middle East trip. At 10:30 a.m., Trump will participate in a United Arab Emirates state visit. So far, the Trump administration has reported the trip has yielded a major diplomatic breakthrough with Syria and deals for United States firms.
Putin, Trump to skip Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says
The Kremlin confirmed President Putin will not attend Thursday’s Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul. U.S. President Trump is also skipping the summit, according to Reuters, despite urging Ukraine to accept the meeting.
Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts
Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.
Trump arrives in Middle East; stocks surge after tariff pause
President Donald Trump arrived Tuesday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is his first stop of a four-day trip that will include visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The trip is also the first major overseas tour since Trump returned to the White House. The visit is largely expected to focus on business deals with the oil-rich region. In addition, U.S. stocks have surged after Trump’s top trade officials brokered a de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels.
American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas
Hamas said they were releasing Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli soldier, as a gesture of good will towards the Trump administration.
Screwworm threat forces US to halt cattle imports from Mexico: What to know
The U.S. has suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico amid the threat of a flesh-eating maggot known as the New World screwworm (NWS).
Five arrested, over a ton of cocaine worth $400M seized off Australia coast
Five men were arrested after authorities seized over a ton of cocaine worth an estimated $400.5 million USD.
Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: 'Face to face with history'
He considers himself "lucky enough" to have discovered "a page of history."
Fiji added to CDC’s travel alert after surge in dengue fever cases
The island nation of Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean is the latest country to be added to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert list.
Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say
President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza in first Sunday noon blessing
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as pope and called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
U.S. and China economic talks; India, Pakistan ceasefire deal
Officials from the United States and China began trade-related talks Saturday, marking the first face-to-face conversations since President Donald Trump placed new tariffs of 145% on Chinese goods. In other news, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire the same day after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades.
Watch: Elderly German tourist rescued getting stuck near Chilean volcano
A 78-year-old German tourist was rescued near the Olca volcano, located near the Chile-Bolivia border.
Watch: Firefighters pull off 'epic' rescue of hikers in steep Brazilian park
An “epic” nighttime rescue on May 3 saved nine hikers and a guide stranded on a steep trail in Brazil’s Serra dos Órgãos National Park.
Pope Leo XIV identifies biggest threat to humanity
Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision for his papacy and identified what he sees as the greatest challenge facing humanity.