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Pope Leo XIV commemorated his first year as Pope by visiting and praying at a shrine in Pompeii, Italy, reflecting on the past year.

Japan reports its first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record number of deaths last year amid increased sightings.

Mount Dukono eruption claims lives of hikers in off-limits area. Rescue efforts underway for missing individuals.

North Korea will deploy long-range artillery capable of striking Seoul and commission a naval destroyer in the coming weeks.

A humanoid robot named Gabi was ordained as a Buddhist monk in Seoul, taking vows adapted for the digital age.

Two former Chinese defense ministers received suspended death sentences amid Xi's anti-corruption campaign.

Politicians in Britain are accusing each other of antisemitism amid rising attacks on Jewish people ahead of local elections.

Prospective parents embryos predictions for thousands of diseases specific traits. But should they?

A container anchor as a small motorboat passes in the foreground in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on May 2. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ caption

Torosiaje, a Bajau village in Indonesia, highlights how mangroves protect coastal livelihoods and biodiversity.

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A container anchor as a small motorboat passes in the foreground in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on May 2. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ caption

Escalating antisemitic violence in the U.K. prompts concern, potential legal challenges and Jewish families considering emigration.

A 13-year-old student opened fire at a school in Brazil, killing two staff members and wounding two others, officials report.

Attacks persist despite ceasefire efforts, complicating U.S.-Iran peace talks and raising concerns about regional stability.

A recovery mission in Gaza uncovers remains of 132 family members killed in one of the war's deadliest strikes, as thousands more bodies remain buried.

Women returning from Syria face arrest and investigation, while children will enter deradicalization programs, officials say.

Kyiv rebukes Moscow for deadly strikes ahead of announced ceasefires. UN welcomes proposed pauses amid ongoing conflict.

A South African crocodile suspected of eating a missing businessman was euthanized and airlifted from the Komati River.

Russian strikes killed at least 22 in Ukraine before a planned ceasefire, prompting Zelenskyy's condemnation of Moscow's actions.

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Travelers gather at baggage claim station at Newark International Airport in Newark in March. Some passengers incentivized a carry-on as airlines increase ...

Amsterdam bans ads for meat and fossil fuels in public places, aiming to curb spending on high-emission products.

A anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 2. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ caption

An anti-poverty program providing cash and coaching proves effective in the challenging urban setting of Baidoa, Somalia.

Stay Free Alberta claims enough signatures to trigger a referendum on Alberta separating from Canada by October 2025.

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, May 4, 2026. Mikhail Metzel/Pool Sputnik Krem...

An explosion at a fireworks plant in Hunan province resulted in at least 26 deaths, sparking investigations and safety concerns.

An explosion at a fireworks factory in China left at least 26 dead and dozens injured. An investigation is underway.

Russia announced a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, while Ukraine vows reciprocal actions. Tensions remain high.

A cruise ship off Cape Verde seeks aid after a suspected hantavirus outbreak claimed three lives and sickened others.

A blast at a fireworks plant in Hunan province, China, resulted in at least 21 deaths and dozens of injuries. An investigation is underway.

India's ruling BJP gains in West Bengal, a key state election. The outcome boosts Modi's political standing midway through his third term.

A teacher in England was banned from teaching after admitting to drinking gin from a water bottle in class. Slurred words and vomiting ensued.

Several people were injured after a driver rammed into a group in Leipzig, Germany. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A driver in Leipzig, Germany, plowed into pedestrians, killing two and seriously injuring two others, police said.

The UAE reports attacks while the US military assists ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

Three Russian Embassy staff in Vienna are expelled over suspected espionage involving antenna activity; details still emerging.

The UAE plans to deploy agentic AI across 50% of government operations in two years, an aggressive push in the global AI race.

Kyiv escalates attacks on Russia's oil infrastructure, targeting export routes and tankers evading sanctions amid ongoing conflict.

Kim Aris seeks to see his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi, after reports of her transfer to house arrest in Myanmar.

British police investigate a fatal explosion in Bristol, but rule out terrorism after raising the UK threat level.

Lai's visit to Taiwan's sole African ally proceeds despite China's pressure and overflight denials by some nations.

Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, 2023 Nobel Peace laureate, is hospitalized after collapsing in prison, sparking international concern.

After a stabbing in London's Golders Green, officials are calling the incident an antisemitic terrorist attack. Jewish community members are on high alert.

Following antisemitic incidents, UK's Starmer calls for tougher action against certain protest chants, citing safety concerns for British Jews.

Iran faces accusations of escalating its crackdown on dissent through executions, arrests, and internet shutdowns.

Reports allege Iran is providing Mohajer-6 drones to Sudan's armed forces amid a devastating civil war with a rising death toll.

Germany calls for greater European defense autonomy after the U.S. announces withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany.

Kurdish families in Syria grapple with uncertainty after Assad's fall, feeling abandoned by their U.S. allies.

It appeared missile defense system country. The Emirates ’s retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries during the war.

A trainee driver in France sent a bus into the River Seine, prompting a large rescue operation. All four aboard survived.

American artist Beeple's robotic AI dogs, bearing the likenesses of tech leaders, roam a Berlin art gallery.

Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places , living company in uncertain times.

Chinese court sides with tech worker fired after AI took his job, setting labor protection precedent amidst tech push.

Japanese police arrested a man suspected of burning his wife's body in a zoo incinerator, delaying the zoo's reopening.

Essa Suleiman, 45, faces attempted murder charges after the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, fueling concerns about antisemitism.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi transferred to house arrest after years of detention following a military coup, raising hopes amid ongoing conflict.

A 45-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after two Jewish men were stabbed in London. Investigation ongoing.