South Korea to blare K-pop at North Korea after launch of trash balloons: reports

After North Korea launched nearly 1,000 balloons carrying trash and manure, South Korea says it will respond by blaring K-pop, world news and criticisms of North Korea.

Monet's iconic 'Poppy Field' vandalized by climate activist at Orsay Museum in Paris

An iconic Claude Monet painting, "Les Coquelicots" (Poppy Field), was vandalized at the Orsay Museum in Paris on Saturday by a climate activist from the French group Riposte Alimentaire.

Biden outlines cease-fire proposal after Israel expands ground offensive in Rafah

President Joe Biden on Friday outlined terms of a potential new cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, just hours after Israeli forces moved into central parts of Rafah.

North Korea flies balloons carrying poop, trash over South Korea

South Korea's military said about 260 North Korean balloons were found in various parts of the country and were being recovered.

Giant pandas returning to DC’s National Zoo

Two new giant pandas are coming to D.C.’s National Zoo from China. The Smithsonian's National Zoo made the announcement Wednesday, a little more than six months after sending its three pandas back to China. 

Naked man disrupts Virgin Australia flight, forces emergency landing

A man accused of running naked down the aisle of an Australian domestic flight, knocking down a flight attendant and forcing the plane to turn back, was arrested by police at the airport, officials said on Tuesday.

More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide

Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.

Nicki Minaj shares update after Amsterdam arrest livestream

The rapper apologized to fans for missing a show after she was detained at the Amsterdam airport Saturday for alleged drug possession.

Israeli airstrikes kill 35 in Gaza's Rafah

The attacks occurred two days after an international court ordered Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah.

Qatar Airways turbulence leaves 12 hurt on flight to Dublin

Turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight injured 12 people, sending eight of them to the hospital, authorities said.

San José shipwreck expedition begins off Colombian coast

The San José shipwreck sits off the coast of Colombia, and is rumored to hold precious 300-year-old cargo that would be worth billions if ever recovered.

Here are affordable summer vacation destinations for 2024

Most Americans are planning a trip this summer amid rising travel costs and soaring inflation, and some are willing to make financial sacrifices to enjoy a nice vacation, but deals on getaways are available.

Pope Francis paves way for canonization of Carlo Acutis, first millennial saint

Pope Francis issued a decree on Thursday announcing the recognition of a miracle attributed to Bl. Carlo Acutis — clearing the way for the Italian teenager's canonization in the near future. 

US missionaries killed in Haiti, ambushed by gangs

U.S. missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd were shot and killed by gangs in Haiti Thursday, along with the mission group’s Haitian director.

Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died

Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.

Trapped in Turks and Caicos: Florida family fighting for freedom of detained Orlando woman

The family of an Orlando woman facing charges in Turks and Caicos is raising money to fight for her freedom. Sharitta Grier is one of five Americans now detained on the island after bullets were allegedly found in her luggage.

Kate Middleton health: Kensington Palace gives update on her return to work

Kensington Palace offered an update on Kate Middleton’s plans to return to her royal duties after sharing news of her cancer diagnosis in March.