Iran and the U.S. exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route where 11,000 crew are stranded amid rising tensions. Iran’s demand to u…

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza’s displacement tents killed two, including a 15-year-old girl, and wounded dozens, worsening an already catastrophic humanitarian cr…

Six Kenyan protesters reported being tortured while in police custody before being dumped injured in Nairobi; one remains forcibly disappeared. The incident hi…

Tesla settled a fatal 2023 Arizona crash lawsuit involving its Full Self-Driving system, the first known pedestrian death linked to the tech. This raises ongoi…

Donald Trump unveiled a private "Patriot Passport" featuring his likeness, framed as a collectible for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The move strategica…

Bosnia and Herzegovina's national football team reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time on June 24, 2014, offering a unifying moment of pride f…

Nearly 7 million Venezuelans were affected by twin earthquakes, with rescue efforts hindered by landslides, power cuts, and slow government response, risking a…

Climate change is increasing infant abandonment rates among capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica due to rising temperatures and droughts. This threatens their popula…

A Utah judge held a prosecutor in contempt for public comments about the defendant in Charlie Kirk's murder case, keeping the death penalty option open. The ru…

Burkina Faso's military junta cut ties with France, accusing it of undermining national interests and pursuing colonial ambitions. This move reflects a broader…

Cape Verde became the smallest nation (530,000 people) to reach the World Cup knockout stage after three group-stage draws. They face Argentina in the Round of…