Cigarette-smuggling balloons disrupt flights, shut down Lithuania airport
Lithuanian authorities temporarily shut down Vilnius Airport late Saturday after up to 25 small hot-air balloons—some carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus—entered the country’s airspace.
Lithuanian authorities temporarily shut down Vilnius Airport late Saturday after up to 25 small hot-air balloons—some carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus—entered the country’s airspace.
Mount Everest trekkers rescued after blizzard slams Tibet days after deadly flooding in Nepal
A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season.
A rare winter storm hit the Tibetan side of Mount Everest, stranding hundreds of mountaineers during peak season.
Hamas says it agrees to release all hostages under Trump’s peace plan
Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.
Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.
ASU researchers committed to continuing Dr. Jane Goodall's work after her death
ASU primatologist, Ian Gilby, reflected on Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary, untrained start in 1960 and stated that her work, which "invented the field of primatology," is responsible for his entire career.
ASU primatologist, Ian Gilby, reflected on Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary, untrained start in 1960 and stated that her work, which "invented the field of primatology," is responsible for his entire career.
FIFA World Cup 2026 match ball revealed
FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, which will be played across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
FIFA has unveiled the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup, which will be played across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.
Attacker, 2 Yom Kippur observers killed at Manchester synagogue: Reports
The victims have been confirmed as "members of the Jewish community," and the attack is being investigated as an act of terror.
The victims have been confirmed as "members of the Jewish community," and the attack is being investigated as an act of terror.
World’s oldest woman lived to 117 thanks to 6 healthy aging secrets
Protective genes and beneficial bacteria linked to longer life, scientists say.
Protective genes and beneficial bacteria linked to longer life, scientists say.
Canada updates US travel advisory, cautions 2SLGBTQI+ citizens
The guidance highlights changes in U.S. federal processes and notes that laws affecting travelers can vary widely across states.
The guidance highlights changes in U.S. federal processes and notes that laws affecting travelers can vary widely across states.
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale today. Here's how you can get them
The soccer tournament begins next year and features 104 matches, and this is how fans can get tickets.
The soccer tournament begins next year and features 104 matches, and this is how fans can get tickets.
World's tallest bridge cuts 2-hour mountain trip to just 2 minutes
The bridge is reportedly 2,050 feet above the river. It stretches nearly 10,000 feet long, with a main span of about 5,000 feet.
The bridge is reportedly 2,050 feet above the river. It stretches nearly 10,000 feet long, with a main span of about 5,000 feet.
Dozens of students presumed buried under rubble of school in Indonesia
Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors.
Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors.
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Americans traveling to Europe will have fingerprints scanned under new rule. What we know
Tourists heading to Europe will be required to have their fingerprints and facial images scanned starting next month.
Tourists heading to Europe will be required to have their fingerprints and facial images scanned starting next month.
Starbucks closing stores and laying off hundreds of workers
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
Huntington’s Disease treated successfully for 1st time in landmark trial
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
Huntington’s disease has been successfully treated for the first time in a groundbreaking clinical trial.
Claudia Cardinale, Italian film star, dead at 87
Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, best known for starring in some of the biggest European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died, her agent said Wednesday. She was 87.
Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, best known for starring in some of the biggest European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died, her agent said Wednesday. She was 87.
Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns
New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.
New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.
Harry Styles marathon time: What to know about his Berlin run
Singer Harry Styles secretly ran the Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours on Sunday, surprising fans. Here's what we know.
Singer Harry Styles secretly ran the Berlin Marathon in under 3 hours on Sunday, surprising fans. Here's what we know.
Canada, UK, Australia formally recognize Palestinian statehood
The announcements of recognizing Palestinian statehood have angered Israel and the United States, who argue it emboldens extremists.
The announcements of recognizing Palestinian statehood have angered Israel and the United States, who argue it emboldens extremists.
TikTok deal approved, Trump says after call with China’s Xi
TikTok will be saved by a new deal with China, President Trump announced Friday. Here’s what we know.
TikTok will be saved by a new deal with China, President Trump announced Friday. Here’s what we know.