Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Matisse from Italian museum

Thieves have stolen famous paintings from a private museum in Northern Italy, adding to a run of major museum heists in Europe.

Trump threatens escalation as Iran calls US demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational"

President Donald Trump threatened to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached as Iran calls U.S. demands "excessive, unrealistic and irrational."

Air Canada CEO to retire after condolence comments criticized

Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.

Cuba awaits sanctioned Russian oil shipment as US signals no objection

Cuba is preparing to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of crude, potentially easing the island’s severe fuel shortages amid a U.S. oil blockade.

American-born Israeli soldier killed in combat in Lebanon

A young man who moved from Connecticut to Israel last year to join the military was killed this weekend during a combat operation in Lebanon.

North Korea tests more powerful solid-fuel engine for US-range missiles

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of an upgraded solid-fuel missile engine designed for weapons capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

Rescued humpback whale stranded again in Germany’s Baltic Sea

A humpback whale that was freed after days trapped in shallow waters at a Baltic Sea resort in Germany has become stranded again.

Nestlé says 12 tons of KitKat bars stolen during transit across Europe

Nestlé says about 12 tons of KitKat bars—roughly 413,000 individual candies—were stolen during transit from its production facility in Italy to Poland.

IOC chair announces ban on transgender athletes in female competitions in Olympic events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. The policy will be in effect starting with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

‘Lion King’ lyrics lawsuit: Comedian sued for $27M over viral translation

Comedian Learnmore Jonasi is being sued over his now-viral translation of the iconic “Lion King” chant, with the composer saying the intentional mistranslation denigrates its cultural significance.

Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan

Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.

More troops reportedly being sent to Middle East

President Donald Trump said government officials were holding productive talks with Tehran, but Iran denied there were discussions as the war continues.