Ecuador Intelligence Chief, Five Americans Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash
All seven people aboard a sightseeing helicopter died when it went down near Mount Ololokwe in northern Kenya on Wednesday, officials said.
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Kushner Meets Egypt's Sisi as Hamas Delegation Also Arrives for Gaza Talks
Jared Kushner is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, days after Netanyahu rejected the Trump administration's roadmap for ending the war in Gaza.
Why the Death Toll From a Disaster Keeps Changing
Four counters, four numbers, one earthquake. What the figures in a disaster headline are actually measuring, and why the first one is always low.
Venezuela and Israel Restore Consular Ties After 17-Year Break
The two governments will set up a joint mechanism to provide consular services to their citizens, a first step toward repairing ties that Hugo Chávez severed in 2009 over Israel's assault on Gaza.
Western Europe Just Logged Its Hottest June and July on Record
The EU's Copernicus climate monitor says a record-breaking two months of heat has dried out soils, shrunk rivers and fueled wildfires from Albania to Spain, with 2026 now on track to challenge the hottest year ever measured.
Wildfire twice its size overnight forces 20,000 to flee in British Columbia
The fast-moving Bald Range Fire doubled in size overnight, prompting Premier David Eby to declare a provincial emergency as officials warned of 'explosive' conditions.
Spain and Italy Trade Border Checks in Escalating Migration Feud
Spain has begun checking travelers arriving from Italy, matching restrictions Rome imposed after a mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The European Union says the standoff will not have a lasting effect on Europe's passport-free travel zone.
