US, British warships shoot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea

The destroyer USS Carney "successfully engaged 14 unmanned aerial systems" launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon said.

Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills Al Jazeera cameraman, network says

An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian cameraman for the TV network Al Jazeera and wounded its chief Gaza correspondent as they reported at a school in the south of the besieged territory.

Pentagon orders US aircraft carrier to remain near Israel as war in Gaza rages on

U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is ordering the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier and one other warship to remain in the Mediterranean Sea for several more weeks as Israel's war with Hamas grinds on.

Alex Batty, missing British boy, found alive in France after 6 years

Alex Batty, a 17-year-old from Britain who had been missing since 2017, was found walking alone in the rain in deep rural France.

Virginia senator tells Pope Francis to slow his roll on AI regulation

The United States is not ready to join a binding treaty proposed by Pope Francis to regulate artificial intelligence on a global scale, a top Senate Democrat says. 

New three-and-a-half year cruise will visit 425 ports in 147 countries

The Villa Vie Odyssey will set sail in May 2024, giving guests the chance to sail the world for about the cost of owning a condo.

Here's how the US continues funding Ukraine's military — even as it says money has run out

Earlier this week, President Joe Biden touted a new military aid package worth $200 million for Ukraine. That may seem contradictory, but it’s due to the complex programs used to send aid to Ukraine.

Prince Harry wins historic lawsuit after judge finds tabloid hacked his phone

Prince Harry was awarded over 140,000 pounds ($180,000) in the first of several lawsuits against British tabloids to go to trial in his battles with the press.

Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in pregnancy and potential way to prevent it

The new study, published in the journal Nature, shows why some women like Kate Middleton and Amy Schumer became so sick during pregnancy that they needed to be admitted to the hospital.

Hermès heir plans to give $7 billion fortune to his 51-year-old gardener

Nicolas Puech, the 80-year-old heir to the French luxury brand Hermès fortune, is reportedly planning to distribute his wealth to his 51-year-old gardener, who he also intends to legally adopt.

Temu accuses Shein of using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to restrict its growth

A complaint filed in federal court claims Shein called suppliers it believes to be working with Temu to its offices, detaining them for hours, seizing their phones and threatening to impose penalties for doing business with its rival.

The world's top city destinations of 2023, including 2 US locations

Paris is the world’s most attractive city destination, according to Euromonitor International. Here are the other destinations that made the list.

Watch: Abandoned puppies get holiday-themed names

The puppies were diagnosed with parvovirus but have since undergone treatment and are recovering nicely.