Cloud of toxic yellow gas billows from ship in Jordan port, killing 13 and injuring hundreds

Authorities in Jordan say a crane loading chlorine tanks onto a ship in the port of Aqaba dropped one of them, causing an explosion of toxic yellow smoke that killed at least 13 people and sickened some 250.

Djokovic makes more history with 1st-round win at Wimbledon

These days, Novak Djokovic makes history just about every time he wins another match. On Monday, the top-ranked Serb did just that at Wimbledon.

Officials: Russian missile strike hits crowded Ukrainian shopping mall

Scores of civilians were feared killed or wounded in a Russian missile strike Monday on a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's central city of Kremenchuk, Ukrainian officials said.

NATO to boost rapid reaction force, Ukraine military support

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance plans to add thousands of troops and provide more resources to support Ukraine.

G-7 leaders confer with Zelenskyy, prepare new aid for Ukraine

The U.S. is reportedly planning to buy an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Kyiv to help Ukraine fight Russian forces.

Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage,' WHO panel says

An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.

Biden: G-7 countries to ban Russian gold imports

A new ban on Russian gold is the latest in a series of sanctions that the seven leading economies hope will further isolate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones
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European Union officials agreed Tuesday on new rules requiring a uniform charging cord for smartphones and other devices, a move that would make life easier for consumers fed up with rummaging through a tangle of cables for the right one.

US State Dept. to pay 6-figure sums to victims of mysterious Havana Syndrome

Current and former State Department staff and their families who suffered from “qualifying injuries” will receive payments of between roughly $100,000 and $200,000 each, the officials and aide said.

European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership

Meeting at a summit in Brussels, leaders of the EU’s 27 nations mustered the required unanimous approval to grant Ukraine candidate status. That sets in motion a process that could take years or even decades.

Swimmer Anita Alvarez pulled from bottom of pool by coach in dramatic rescue

U.S. coach Andrea Fuentes knew something was wrong when she saw swimmer Anita Alvarez sink motionless to the bottom of the pool during a solo free routine on Wednesday.

Afghans bury dead, dig for survivors after earthquake kills 1,000

The earthquake was Afghanistan’s deadliest in 20 years, and officials said the death toll could rise. At least 1,500 people were also injured.

Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour

Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).