New scam promises ships safe passage through Strait of Hormuz: report

Hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf because of the Strait of Hormuz closure are now facing a new threat: scams promising safe passage through the critical waterway in exchange for money. 

Tensions rise after Iran attack on three ships as US blockade continues

President Donald Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire that was set to expire on Wednesday as the U.S. awaits a proposal from Iran.

Osprey attempts to steal fish from bald eagle

A man captured rare footage of an osprey attempting to scavenge a fish from a bald eagle on a lake in British Columbia.

World's top condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war

The world’s largest condom maker, Karex, plans to raise prices by up to 30% due to supply disruptions linked to the Iran war.

Trump extends ceasefire, blockade remains in effect

On the eve of the end of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump announced the two-week pause will continue as talks between the two nations continue.

Soaring jet fuel prices threaten to drive up summer travel costs

Americans who will be traveling this summer could see the cost of their summer vacations jump due to the spike in jet fuel prices.

Mexico pyramid shooting: 6 Americans among those hurt

Six Americans were among those hurt when a gunman opened fire on tourists visiting a popular archaeological pyramid site in Mexico.

DOJ: Former Army soldier from Georgia convicted of abusing minors while stationed in Germany

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says on April 17, a former U.S. Army soldier from Georgia was convicted by a federal jury of sexually and physically abusing two minors while he was stationed in Germany.

Rat poison in baby food spurs recall in multiple European nations

Rat poison found in jars of baby food in Central Europe over the weekend prompted recalls across multiple countries. 

Iran latest: Trump says US 'highly unlikely' to renew two-week ceasefire

With just days to go before the ceasefire is set to expire, President Trump says the U.S. is "highly unlikely" to renew, as talk of another round of negotiations continue.

Canadian PM calls Canada’s economic ties with US a 'weakness' that must change

In a video address, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an assessment of Canada’s economic relationship with the United States, warning that ties have shifted from a strategic advantage to a "weakness."