Today in History: May 12, SS Mayaguez seized by Khmer Rouge soldiers
Members of the new Khmer Rouge-led Cambodian government seized an American merchant ship, the SS...
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Philippine vice president impeached by lawmakers over suspected wealth and threats
The two impeachment complaints against Duterte will now be elevated to the Senate for trial.
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
As ceasefire talks remain stalled, short-term solutions are fast eroding.
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Many cafe patrons have found it amusing to visit a business that’s run by AI.
Pakistan protests to Afghanistan over suicide attack that killed 15 officers
The attack involved a suicide bomber and gunmen targeting a security post.
Ukrainians seeking cultural escape from war’s brutality find comfort and resilience at Kyiv art fair
Notably, not a single booth is dedicated specifically to the war.
EU targets Russians with sanctions over the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children
Over 130 people and “entities” are now under EU travel bans and asset freezes.
Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
Trump has criticized Taiwan for “stealing” America's semiconductor business.
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
Mohammadi had been imprisoned since December in Zanjan prison.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its end
President Donald Trump requested a ceasefire for Saturday through Monday.
Iran war could make Trump’s trip to China a bit chillier than his first-term visit
Trump could meet with China's leader four times in eight months.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
The stalled diplomacy could tip the Middle East back into open warfare.
Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring
“This is not another COVID. And the risk to the public is low," an official...
Today in History: May 11, Bob Marley dies of skin cancer
Reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36 after battling an...
Today in History: May 10, Nazis burn books across Germany
Book burnings were held in 34 cities across Germany, targeting authors whose ideologies were in...
Today in History: May 9, freighter slams into Tampa Bay bridge, killing 35
35 people were killed when a freighter rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay...
Aboard the hantavirus-hit cruise ship, some passengers fear what awaits back home
Sensational news and memes have fueled anxiety, with many joking online about sinking the ship.
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire and a prisoner swap
Trump said it could be the “beginning of the end” of the war between them.
Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat
The Amazon plays a crucial part in regulating the global climate by storing carbon dioxide.
US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures
No reason was given for the review or what it would entail.
Hungary’s incoming prime minister plans a ‘regime-change celebration’ to mark Orbán’s departure
Péter Magyar has invited Hungarians to a “regime-change” celebration on Saturday.
Trump’s tariffs hit Toyota profit, though its global sales grew
Japan’s top automaker said its profit for the fiscal year ending in March was $25...
Four people convicted of conspiracy in US trial tied to 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president
Prosecutors said South Florida served as a central location for the plot.
David Attenborough, the excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100
Despite the accolades, Attenborough prefers the animals to be the stars.
A year in, what’s on Pope Leo XIV’s to-do list? And what has he done so far?
Leo has made some significant decisions so far, and has several challenges looming.
Starmer says he won’t quit after local elections deliver losses for Labour and wins for Reform UK
Starmer said he took responsibility for the “very tough” results.
Pope prays for end to ‘fratricidal hatred’ as he celebrates anniversary with visit to Pompeii
The visit kicked off a series of day trips that Leo will be making over...
What Russia’s low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
A unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine that Russia announced for Friday and Saturday unraveled.
Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Trump intervened
Leo has brought a calming balm to the Vatican and the church at large.
Japanese video-game maker Nintendo raises Switch price, forecasts lower profits
It reported a $2.7 billion net profit for the fiscal year that ended in March.
What we don’t know about the hantavirus outbreak as the cruise ship nears Spanish territory
At least three passengers have died, and several other people have been infected.
Israeli airstrikes kill 5 in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in Israel
The latest exchange came despite a ceasefire that has been in place since April 17.
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April
The shipment of 1 million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea’s daily crude oil...
Man pleads not guilty to charge of threatening behavior toward ex-Prince Andrew
Andrew was threatened by a masked man while walking dogs near his home.
Rubio presses Europe on Iran action as he seeks to mend ties with Italy and Vatican
Italy has opposed the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign has resisted involvement.
Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands
At least three passengers have died, and several other people are sick.
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the U.S. are trading blows as negotiators seek a deal to end the...
Today in History: May 8, Allies celebrate Nazi surrender in World War II
President Harry S. Truman announced in a radio address that Nazi Germany’s forces had surrendered,...
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse images
Grok sparked global outrage after it pumped out sexualized nonconsensual deepfake images.
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza
The Israeli military has not commented on the strike.
In Gaza, some Palestinian children find respite and catharsis in breakdancing
Palestinians in Gaza are still contending with myriad daily struggles.
A quiet memorial on Berlin sidewalks: German artist lays ‘Stolpersteine’ to honor Holocaust victims
They serve as poignant reminders of those who perished.
Mount Everest season opens late, with climbers undeterred by huge ice block and high travel costs
China has closed its route thus leaving all attempts from Nepal.
China signals again that Taiwan is a priority ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Beijing has been ramping up its military pressure around the island.
Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
Officials said Russia's security services are now more brazen in their choice of targets.
Pakistan warns of strong response to any attack on anniversary of clash with India
The conflict involved drone incursions, missile strikes and artillery fire.
Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer
Tension has grown as U.S.-led peace efforts gain no traction.
Democratic senators press US military on Israel’s evacuation zones, warning of legal risks
They claim this may violate international law.
These numbers show the global impact of Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz
It has left tens of thousands of mariners and hundreds of ships stranded in the...
Vatican and State Department stress solid ties after Rubio’s fence-mending visit over Trump attacks
The tensions began when Trump lashed out at Leo on social media last month.
US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
Trump says Iranian officials want a deal but warns of more bombing if they refuse.
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality
Experts say the risk to the wider public is considered low.
Today in History: May 7, Nazi Germany surrenders
Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role...
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
The Argentine Health Ministry on Tuesday reported 101 hantavirus infections since June 2025.
Amputee football players in Rwanda find healing and a sense of community
For many, it offers not only physical rehabilitation but also a sense of belonging.
Hungary returns a seized cash and gold shipment worth $82 million to Ukraine
The seizure of the valuables caused outrage in Ukraine.
China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump’s summit with Xi
The U.S. is pressing China to use its influence with Iran to open the Strait...
The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globally
Of its 1.4 billion population, more than 600 million were using generative AI as of...
Study says trees counter half the world’s urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
Researchers found a global average of 0.27 degrees Fahrenheit of cooling.
Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
Industry figures say a return to normal transit will take weeks even if there's a...
Poland warns Russia is moving from low-cost recruits to professional sabotage cells
Officials have previously warned that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Europe.
Trump’s new counterterrorism strategy makes targeting Western Hemisphere cartels the top priority
The administration has moved aggressively to try to reshape the region.
A solar-powered charging station in central Cuba brings life to a darkened island
Some flock from towns miles away for their first chance to bring equipment back to...
New weapons charges filed against suspect in deadly shooting at Bondi Beach Hanukkah festival
He was already charged with 59 counts including murder and attempted murder.
Family fears for jailed Iranian Nobel Peace laureate’s life if she’s not moved to a Tehran hospital
She was awarded the Nobel in 2023 while in prison and has been jailed repeatedly.
Man charged in US with stealing $450 million from Mexican billionaire in loan scheme
The man's sham company purported to be connected to the famed Astor family, prosecutors said.
Antarctica’s tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease
In 2024, more than 80,000 tourists touched down on the vast ice-cloaked continent.
Sweden detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s shadow fleet
The vessel was sailing through the Baltic Sea under a Syrian flag.
Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire and fires dozens of drones
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that Ukraine hadn’t abided by its own ceasefire.
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
The attack came a day after U.S. forces struck an alleged drug boat in the...
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
Also Wednesday, Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs.
3 patients are being evacuated to Europe from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
WHO says eight cases have been recorded, with five confirmed. Three people have died.
Today in History: May 6, kidnapped women found alive a decade later at Ohio home
Three women who had been kidnapped and held for years are found alive at their...
Italy’s Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack
Meloni warned against sharing such images on social media without verifying them.
How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified
There was nearly a month between first sickness and tests confirming hantavirus.
US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn’t release Hormuz chokehold
The draft resolution was co-sponsored by the United States and Gulf nations.
A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
Satellite imagery shows mining-related deforestation spreading rapidly.
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
Trump's "America First" strategy is reshaping aid to Africa into transactional agreements.
Macron says US and EU are wasting time on tariff threats as Trump fumes over Germany
EU and U.S. trade officials were due to meet in Paris on Tuesday to discuss...
Inside the cruise ship at the center of a rare hantavirus outbreak
Authorities refused to allow passengers to disembark due to public health concerns.
US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean
Despite the Iran war, the series of strikes have ramped up again in recent weeks.
Zelenskyy slams Russia’s ‘utter cynicism’ as strikes kill 22 in Ukraine before announced ceasefire
Ukrainian air defense units stopped 149 drones and one missile, but others got through.
China’s top envoy meets with Iran’s in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
The U.S. paused its latest efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Today in History: May 5, ‘Grim Sleeper’ convicted of murder
Lonnie Franklin Jr. was convicted of 10 counts of murder in the “Grim Sleeper” serial...
Russia declares a truce in Ukraine to mark Victory Day. Kyiv says it’ll cease fire two days earlier
This announcement comes as Ukraine has been launching drone attacks deep inside Russia.
A driver plows into people in a shopping area in Germany, killing 2
The driver plowed into people in a busy shopping area in the city of Leipzig.
Costa Rica’s top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns
The paper said the U.S. gave no reason for the visa revocations.
Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon
The latest Israel-Hezbollah war has killed 2,696 and wounded 8,264 in Lebanon.
What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire wavers
The UAE says it has come under attack for the first time since the ceasefire.
What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops
It is exposing a new rift between longtime NATO allies.
Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
It's believed to be the smallest object yet with a clearly detected global atmosphere.
Iran war has put foreign workers in the Gulf at greater risk while raising the cost of going home
At least 28 were killed in missile and drone attacks before the ceasefire went into...
As US plans fewer troops in Germany, Europe sees need for bigger role within NATO
He offered no reason for the move, which blindsided NATO.
Families evacuated from Gaza enjoy a day to decompress at Rome’s ancient baths
Day offered rare moment of respite and connection for those affected by conflict.
Rubio plans to visit the Vatican this week as tensions between Trump and the pope rise
Rubio has often been called on to tone down or explain Trump’s harsh rhetoric.
What to know about hantavirus, the illness linked to a cruise ship outbreak
An infection can rapidly progress and become life-threatening.
A cruise ship is waiting for help after 3 people died in a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus
A 70-year-old Dutch man was the first victim and died onboard.
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
Iran has effectively closed the strait since the U.S. and Israel started the war.
Today in History: May 4, Battle of the Coral Sea begins
The Battle of the Coral Sea, the first naval clash fought entirely with carrier aircraft,...
Today in History: May 3, ‘Gone with the Wind’ author wins Pulitzer Prize
Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, “Gone with the Wind.”
