Guatemala returns 1st of its 21 victims from Texas trailer

The body of 13-year-old Pascual Melvin Guachiac Sipac arrived around midday Friday in Guatemala’s capital.

Mexico captures infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, still wanted in LA

Infamous drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who was behind the killing of a U.S. DEA agent in 1985, was captured Friday by Mexican forces nearly a decade after walking out of a Mexican prison and returning to drug trafficking, according to the Mexican government’s national arrest registry.

US, Russian astronauts will swap seats on rockets again

NASA astronauts will go back to riding Russian rockets under an agreement announced Friday, and Russian cosmonauts will catch lifts to the International Space Station with SpaceX beginning this fall.

Hidden van Gogh self portrait found behind another painting

A previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh has been discovered on the back of another painting through the use of X-ray imaging.

In West Bank, Biden embraces 'two states for two peoples'

“Palestinians and Israelis deserve equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and dignity,” President Joe Biden said.

Brittney Griner: Character witnesses testify in support of jailed WNBA star

Brittney Griner was arrested in February at the Russian capital’s Sheremetyevo Airport when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She has been jailed since then, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Man survives 18 hours lost at sea by clinging to nearly deflated ball

A man from North Macedonia has survived 18 hours lost at sea by clinging to a toy ball that floated towards him in a scene reminiscent of the movie Castaway.

Roller coaster car leaves track, killing 14-year-old girl: Danish police

The manager of the Tivoli Friheden amusement park said that "the rear two seats" of the Cobraen roller-coaster were hanging "under the wagon train."

What is the world's best airline? Top carriers for 2022 ranked, according to report

The best airlines in the world were ranked for a number of factors, including safety and product ratings, passenger reviews, profitability, and environmental commitment.

France's Bastille Day military parade pays homage to Ukraine

France’s traditional Bastille Day parade featured warplanes, military vehicles and a drone in a performance showing off its might and military efforts to support Ukraine.

Biden arrives in Mideast jittery about Iran nuclear program

President Biden starts the first visit to the Middle East of his presidency with a monumental task: assuring uneasy Israeli and Saudi Arabian officials that he is committed to preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power.

US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East

Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life. 

Thailand considering chemical castration in exchange for shorter prison term: reports

The bill was approved to move forward by 145 senators with two abstentions on Monday and awaits a second house vote and royal endorsement before it becomes a law.

Japanese say final goodbye to assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe

Hundreds of people, some in formal dark suits, filled sidewalks outside Zojoji temple in downtown Tokyo to bid farewell to Shinzo Abe.

White House: Iran set to deliver armed drones to Russia

The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79

The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.