Gaza ceasefire tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire and blame
Israel ordered "powerful strikes" in Gaza. In response, Hamas threatened to delay the hostage body handover, increasing cease-fire strain.
Hurricane Melissa roars ashore in Jamaica at Category 5 strength, breaks Atlantic's modern landfalling pressure record
At 892 mb, Melissa is the most intense landfalling Atlantic storm since the infamous 1935 "Labor Day" hurricane. Wind gusts approaching 220 mph are among the strongest *ever* recorded on Earth.
US launches 3 strikes on alleged drug-running boats off Colombia, killing 14
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military has carried out three strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean against boats accused of carrying drugs, killing 14 people and leaving one survivor.
Residents and tourists trapped in Jamaica brace for Melissa
Jamaican residents and tourists trapped on the island are bracing for what will be the strongest storm to make landfall in the island nationβs 63-year history.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens to Category 5 ahead of landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 - the highest designation on the Saffir-Simpson scale - early Monday morning and is packing 160 mph core winds as it closes within 24 hours of making landfall in Jamaica.
Suspects arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris' Louvre museum
Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of crown jewels from Parisβ Louvre museum.
US sending aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military buildup
Deploying an aircraft carrier is a major escalation of military power in a region already seeing a large U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and near Venezuela.
NBA player and coach charged in sports betting and Mafia-backed poker schemes
NBA player and coach charged in connection with alleged schemes involving illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia.
US strikes eighth alleged drug-carrying boat, this time in the Pacific Ocean
The U.S. military launched its eighth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel, killing two people in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
What to know about the Amazon Web Services outage
Internet disruptions tied to Amazon's cloud computing service affected people around the world Monday trying to connect to online services used for work, social media and video games.
Israel says transfer of aid into Gaza is halted 'until further notice' as ceasefire faces major test
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza is facing its first major test. An Israeli security official says the transfer of aid into the territory is halted βuntil further noticeβ after a Hamas ceasefire violation. And Israeli forces have launched a wave of strikes.
Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum
Thieves have pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels. On Sunday, they used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with the treasures.
AP: US has seized survivors after strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean
The United States took survivors into custody after its military struck a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean β the first attack that anyone escaped alive since President Donald Trump began launching the deadly strikes.
Prince Andrew says he's giving up his Duke of York title as Epstein allegations refuse to fade
Prince Andrew says he is giving up his royal title of the Duke of York after his friendship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein returned to the headlines.
Trump urges leaders to put 'old feuds' aside as he calls for a new era of harmony in the Middle East
President Donald Trump is calling for a new era of harmony in the Middle East. Trump spoke Monday during a global summit in Egypt on Gazaβs future, trying to advance broader peace in the region after visiting Israel to celebrate a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas.
Living Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are freed as part of Gaza ceasefire
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and scores of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel have walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war.
Israel and Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners and Trump visits the Middle East
Israel says it has received 20 hostages released by Hamas while Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners as the ceasefire in Gaza held amid a critical day for all sides and the region.
Trump threatens tech export limits, new 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting Nov. 1 or sooner
President Donald Trump said Friday that heβs placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a steep recession and financial market chaos.
Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein.
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