Will bananas go extinct? Fungal disease threatens popular variety, scientists warn
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.
The Cavendish banana – which accounts for just under half of all global production – faces a serious threat. A similar disease killed its predecessor, the Gros Michele variety.
Watch: Dolphins guide lost whale and calf back to migration route in heartwarming display
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
A heartwarming incident occurred near Bunbury Back Beach, Australia, as a pod of dolphins guided a lost mother humpback whale and her calf back to their migration route.
Putin calls security meeting after mob looking for Israelis storms Dagestan airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called a meeting of top security and law enforcement officials after a mob stormed the airport in Dagestan shortly after a plane from Tel Aviv landed there.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called a meeting of top security and law enforcement officials after a mob stormed the airport in Dagestan shortly after a plane from Tel Aviv landed there.
What is Day of the Dead? A look into its history and how to celebrate
Originating in Mexico, Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos, honors departed souls of loved ones who are welcomed back for a few intimate hours.
Originating in Mexico, Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos, honors departed souls of loved ones who are welcomed back for a few intimate hours.
Hurricane Otis: Death toll rises to 48 as search, cleanup continue in Acapulco
In Acapulco, families held funerals for the dead on Sunday and continued the search for essentials while government workers and volunteers cleared streets clogged with muck and debris.
In Acapulco, families held funerals for the dead on Sunday and continued the search for essentials while government workers and volunteers cleared streets clogged with muck and debris.
Watch: Spanish police save great horned owl trapped in barbed wire fence
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
In a heartwarming rescue operation, Spanish authorities, including local police and the Nature Protection Group, came to the aid of a great horned owl trapped in a barbed wire fence near the Limonero dam in Malaga.
Missing Utah man's body found in Puerto Rico amid dangerous beach conditions
The body of Ben Kerbs, a 52-year-old Utah man who went missing, was discovered on a Puerto Rican beach, as reported by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The body of Ben Kerbs, a 52-year-old Utah man who went missing, was discovered on a Puerto Rican beach, as reported by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Israel steps up air and ground attacks in Gaza, cuts off territory's communications
The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory.
The Israeli army says its ground forces are “expanding their activity” in the Gaza Strip, as it moves closer to a full-on ground invasion of the besieged territory.
US airstrikes target Iran-linked sites in Syria in retaliation for recent drone attacks
The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
The U.S. wants to hit Iranian-backed groups suspected of targeting the U.S. as strongly as possible to deter future aggression, while also working to avoid provoking a wider conflict.
Israeli troops conduct brief raid in Gaza to 'prepare' for expected full-scale incursion
The war, sparked by Hamas' bloody incursion into southern Israel on Oct. 7, is already the deadliest of five fought between Israel and Hamas in the last 15 years.
The war, sparked by Hamas' bloody incursion into southern Israel on Oct. 7, is already the deadliest of five fought between Israel and Hamas in the last 15 years.
'Acapulco has been destroyed': Hurricane Otis blamed for 27 deaths as survivors recover from historic storm
Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Hurricane Otis makes historic Category 5 landfall as 'nightmare scenario' unfolds near Acapulco, Mexico
Otis was the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall on the Pacific side of Mexico. It was also the first time an Eastern Pacific hurricane made landfall at Category 5 intensity.
Otis was the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall on the Pacific side of Mexico. It was also the first time an Eastern Pacific hurricane made landfall at Category 5 intensity.
US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea
Washington renewed a warning that it’s obligated to defend the Philippines under a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty if Filipino forces come under an armed attack, including “those of its coast guard — anywhere in the South China Sea."
Washington renewed a warning that it’s obligated to defend the Philippines under a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty if Filipino forces come under an armed attack, including “those of its coast guard — anywhere in the South China Sea."
Audience walks out on Dave Chappelle after he criticizes Israel during show in Boston: Report
Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.
Members of the audience at a Dave Chappelle show on Thursday reportedly walked out after he criticized Israel's bombing of Gaza and said students supporting Palestinians shouldn't be losing jobs over it.
Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park
A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.
A missing French pilot was found dead last week after officials say he fell 1,000 feet during a hike on Mt. Whitney at Sequoia and Kings National Park in California.
Man poses as mannequin in storefront, goes on shopping spree after mall closes
An alleged thief found a clever way to hide from authorities in Poland — posing in a store window as a mannequin.
An alleged thief found a clever way to hide from authorities in Poland — posing in a store window as a mannequin.
83-year-old wreckage of likely British WWII submarine discovered off Norway's coast
In addition to the submarine, six other wrecks were observed during a cruise this spring. Only one of these was previously known.
In addition to the submarine, six other wrecks were observed during a cruise this spring. Only one of these was previously known.
Gaza waits for humanitarian aid, as Israel tells troops to ‘be ready’ for ground invasion
Israel’s defense minister told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start.
Israel’s defense minister told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip, though he didn’t say when the invasion will start.
State Department issues 'worldwide caution' advisory amid Israel-Hamas war
The last time the department issued such a warning was in August 2022, following a counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan.
The last time the department issued such a warning was in August 2022, following a counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan.
Video of Israel festival reminds survivor of how 'close she was to death'
Haunting video shows Hamas terrorists indiscriminately firing into a row of portable toilets at the infamous musical festival in Israel, where more than 250 concertgoers were murdered last week.
Haunting video shows Hamas terrorists indiscriminately firing into a row of portable toilets at the infamous musical festival in Israel, where more than 250 concertgoers were murdered last week.