American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon

A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.

North Korea tests more powerful solid-fuel engine for US-range missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an upgraded solid-fuel missile engine designed for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea

A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.

Oil has surged since the Iran conflict, but gas prices may not be done rising

Crude prices have spiked following supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict -- and some analysts say the full impact on gas prices is still yet to be felt.

Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen during transit across Europe

Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.

Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant found dead in Colombia

Fernando Gutierrez, a Dallas-based American Airlines flight attendant who disappeared in Colombia earlier this week, has been found dead.

IOC chair announces ban on transgender athletes in female competitions in Olympic events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. The policy will be in effect starting with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Melting ice sends tiny house drifting down river

Drone footage captured a rare and striking moment in Vilnius, Lithuania, showing a small summer house drifting down a river after becoming detached as ice began to melt.