Iran Claims Naval Mines Destroyed Four Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
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The IRGC stated the vessels struck mines while attempting to transit a restricted route, amid ongoing tensions with the US.
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Non-verbal autistic boy found alive in Kentucky mountains after three-day search
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A six-year-old boy who wandered from his home was discovered by volunteers on horseback.
Accused Killer's Wife Penned Pros and Cons List on Marriage
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Notebook entries detailing Frances Crawford's deliberations about her relationship, including noting her husband's infidelity, were presented to a court.
Netanyahu Faces Coalition Crisis as Israeli President Begins Government Formation Consultations
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud bloc fell short of a majority in recent elections, prompting President Isaac Herzog to consult with all party leaders on forming the next government.
South Africans Vote in Local Elections Amidst ANC's Declining Support
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The elections serve as a crucial evaluation of the African National Congress party's performance, with key battles expected in major urban centers.
Silicon Valley Patent Lawyer Dies in Fall on Mount Whitney
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Winston Chu, 49, was found near the summit after a storm delayed recovery efforts.
Teacher Describes "Terrifying Seconds" Before Jumping Castle Tragedy Killed Six Australian Children
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An inquest into the 2021 deaths of six students at Hillcrest Primary School heard that only four of eight tether points on a jumping castle were secured when a sudden whirlwind lifted it into the air.
China Calls Object Found in Papua New Guinea a 'Wine Bottle'
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Chinese authorities disputed reports that a suspected artillery shell was found in Papua New Guinea, claiming it is a wine bottle.
Alligator Makes Uninvited Entrance at North Carolina Bagel Shop
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Employees were startled when a 3-foot alligator wandered into a Southport bagel shop through an open back door.