Former DR Congo president Kabila joins M23 rebels in a new coalition

ICC prosecutors seek to cut 7,000 items of evidence vs Duterte

MANILA, Philippines—Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) are proposing to remove nearly 7,000 items from their massive trove of evidence in the crimes against humanity case against former President Rodrigo Duterte. The proposed cuts to the list of evidence stem from the prosecution’s restructuring and review of the material it intends to present at

Israel-bound Delta flight from New York evacuated after bomb threat

Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school

AUBAGNE, France — A 14-year-old boy opened fire with a hunting gun at a middle school in France on Monday, wounding the headmaster and a teacher before being disarmed by a member of staff, local authorities said. The shooting took place at Joseph-Lakanal middle school in the southern town of Aubagne, near Marseille, where a

Houthi official warns of ‘painful response’ if US enters Yemen war

SANAA — A Houthi official on Monday warned the US it would receive a “painful response” if it entered the war in Yemen, where Saudi Arabia has reportedly requested Washington’s help in dealing with the group as it weathers repeated attacks. Yemen’s civil war — in which a Saudi-led military coalition supports the government against

Ohio village abandoned bid to seize brothers' quarry after years of dispute; faces $206,000 bill

Two Ohio brothers bought a flooded quarry for $330,000 in 2005 and spent 15 years improving it before a dispute with the Village of Luckey disrupted their planned sale. After nearly five years of litigation, the village abandoned its attempt to acquire the property through eminent domain but now faces a $206,000 legal bill, with the settlement still under dispute.Is this conversation helpful so far?

In 2006, Grand Canyon began a major trout-reduction effort in Bright Angel Creek; native fish populations increased by more than 400%

Historically, Bright Angel Creek was a sanctuary for various native fish species, including the endangered humpback chub. However, the rise of non-native brown trout has threatened this ecosystem. In an effort to restore balance, the Bright Angel Creek Trout Reduction Project was initiated, successfully eliminating invasive trout and leading to a remarkable 400% increase in native fish populations.

US emergency call records reveal confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike

The killer of Colleen Slemmer was ultimately taken to hospital after two doses of lethal injection did not kill her.

Chinese woman buys 200 parking spaces, doubles rent and wins legal battle

Ship sinks in new drone attack off Bulgaria, PM summons Russian ambassador

Bulgaria's prime minister says two merchant ships were hit by drones and he suspects Russia was behind the attacks.

104-year-old woman receives brother’s World War II dog tags 83 years after his death

A 104-year-old Massachusetts woman has received her brother's World War II dog tags 83 years after he died in a 1943 plane crash off Florida. The tags were discovered among old military records, and a 1972 headstone application helped officials trace his sister, Dorothy Stewart. She received them at an emotional ceremony on September 29, 2026.

Beyonce gifts $2 million to Harlem museum championing Black artists on her 45th birthday

EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions list

The European Union (EU) on Monday added three individuals and four entities to its sanctions list targeting North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs and ties with Russia. "The Council today adopted additional restrictive measures against three individuals and four entities under its autonomous sanctions list on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)," the European Council said in a statement. The DPRK is the acronym of North Korea's official name. The council said the individuals and entities were responsible for supporting, promoting or facilitating activities contributing to North Korea's nuclear weapons, ballistic missile and other weapons of mass destruction programs, as well as for violating and evading United Nations sanctions. With the latest additions, the EU's sanctions list on North Korea now covers 80 individuals and 25 entities.