Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Indonesia

U.S. Missionary Kevin Rideout Released After Ten Months Held Captive in Niger

SIM International said Rideout is in good health and in the care of U.S. officials, though details of his release have not been given.

Instagram Accounts Charging Hundreds to Guide Migrants Into Spanish Enclave of Ceuta

The BBC identified dozens of profiles promoting the crossing from Morocco as safe, even as people have drowned attempting it.

Africa Football Chief Says FIFA's Infantino Must Face Election, Not Forced Resignation

CAF president Patrice Motsepe broke with UEFA and other federations by insisting Infantino's future be decided by the 211 FIFA member associations.

FC Barcelona Enters 2026-27 Season Targeting First Champions League Title Since 2015

The club's young World Cup winners headline a retooled squad, with a potential move for Ballon d'Or winner Rodri Hernández still possible before the transfer window closes.

FIFA Fires Back at Campaign to Remove President Infantino

The organization accused unnamed critics of using false allegations to undermine Infantino's democratic mandate after European pressure intensified.

Vance Tells Republicans to Stop Blaming Young Americans for Embracing Socialism

The vice president said the GOP must take responsibility for economic conditions that make socialism appealing to younger voters.

New York Appeals Court Clears Way for Mamdani Luxury Home Tax Rollout

A judge lifted a temporary restraining order Thursday, allowing the city to move ahead while a legal fight over the surcharge continues.

Iranian Missile Threat Drove Secret Switch of Trump's Plane in Turkey

A senior administration official said intelligence showed an Iranian cell had entered Turkey with a shoulder-fired missile four to five hours before Trump's departure.

USS Abraham Lincoln Sailors Face Mental Health Crisis During Long Deployment

Multiple sailors reportedly attempted to jump overboard during an extended deployment off the coast of Iran.

Scottie Scheffler Shoots 61 to Lead St. Jude Championship by Three Strokes

Scheffler birdied his first five holes at TPC Southwind in Memphis, equaling the course record in round two.

Mackenzie Dern Defends Strawweight Title Against Gillian Robertson At UFC 330

Robertson, who holds UFC records for most career female submissions and finishes, says she plans to make the fight ugly inside Philadelphia's Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Blood Thinners Shown to Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Patients With AFib

A Swedish study of more than 7,300 patients found that newer anticoagulants called NOACs outperformed warfarin in preserving cognitive function over five years.

New Research Finds Talk Therapy Less Effective for Mental Health in People With ADHD

Genetic data also points to distinct metabolic pathways underlying different psychiatric conditions, suggesting mental health disorders may require more targeted treatment approaches.

NASA Aircraft Captures Solar Corona Data Above Clouds During Atlantic Eclipse

A Southwest Research Institute team flew at 50,000 feet to observe the eclipse in nine wavelengths, including an unexpected large prominence on the sun's edge.

Waymo Gets California Approval to Expand Robotaxi Service to Sacramento and San Diego

The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo to operate across 18 counties, covering both northern and southern California for the first time.

Pedro Pascal Replaces Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Haynes Queer Romance Film

Producer Christine Vachon says Pascal was "born to play" the lead role in De Noche, which has also moved its setting from Guadalajara to Mexico City.

Latin Artists Mobilize Benefit Concerts After Colombia Earthquake Kills 281

A 7.4-magnitude quake struck Colombia's Pacific Coast on Monday, destroying more than 10,600 homes and leaving hundreds missing.