Mother of Israeli woman in a Hamas hostage video pleads for her release

Mia Schem's mother is calling for the release of her daughter, who is said to be held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. A video was released appearing to show Mia's condition, with her arm wrapped in bandages.

Biden to travel to Israel amid concern that Israel-Hamas conflict could expand

President Joe Biden will travel to Israel on Wednesday to show support for the U.S. ally as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict.

Belgium shooting: Authorities raise terror alert after 2 Swedes killed

Belgian authorities raised the terror alert to its highest level in the capital late Monday after the fatal shooting of two Swedes in Brussels that Prime Minister Alexander De Croo suggested was linked to “terrorism."

Watch: Dog slips into grave at funeral, provides moment of levity

Video footage shows the dog barking from the bottom of the grave as mourners respond to the end of the eulogy with an “amen.”

Cricket's Olympic return in 2028 draws enthusiastic response around the world

Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that's widely popular in south Asia. It's one of five sports added to the Los Angeles Games by the International Olympic Committee.

Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to both be chosen next year

The International Olympic Committee has declining options for Winter Games hosts amid climate change concerns, prompting the earlier selection of the 2030 and 2034 host cities.

How to avoid scams when donating to Israel and Gaza humanitarian charities

Scammers are looking to cash in on the war between Israel and Hamas through fake charities and solicitations that would-be donors should be cautious about.

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed ahead of expected Israeli ground offensive

The Gaza Health Ministry said 2,450 Palestinians have been killed and 9,200 wounded since the war began. More than 1,400 Israelis were killed in the Hamas attack.

Body found in Puerto Rico river amid search for missing Indianapolis teacher

Amanda Webster, a 44-year-old Indianapolis teacher who went missing during her vacation in Puerto Rico, has been the subject of a police search after the owner of her accommodation reported her absence.

Joran van der Sloot to plead guilty in Natalee Holloway extortion case, court papers show

Joran van der Sloot tried to get money from Natalee Holloway's mother to learn the location of her daughter's body in 2010, according to U.S. prosecutors. He's expected to plead guilty to extortion next week.