North Korea denounces US as 'persistent threat,' promises strong response

North Korea slammed the United States over a recent Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent” threat because of weapons of mass destruction.

Bus crash near Italian city of Venice kills at least 21 people

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro wrote that the scene of the crash was "apocalyptic" and that he had already declared the "city's mourning" for the "numerous victims" who were on the bus.

Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples

Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.

Simone Biles shines as US dominates world gymnastics championships in Belgium

Simone Biles led a dominant performance by the U.S. women at the world gymnastics championships, posting an all-around total of 58.865 to lead qualifying through two subdivisions Sunday.

Nightclub fire kills at least 13, injures several others in Spain

A fire broke out in a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, authorities said.

North Korea wants to expand nuclear weapons production citing 'new Cold War' with US

State media say Kim made the comments during a two-day session of the North’s rubber-stamp parliament which amended the constitution to include his policy of expanding the country’s military nuclear program.

NASA astronaut sets new US record with 371 days in space

A NASA astronaut now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight after returning to Earth Wednesday, but the feat did not come voluntarily.

Children among 8 electrocuted as floods wreak havoc in South Africa's Western Cape

Heavy rainfall and gale-force winds since Sunday in South Africa's Western Cape led to the flooding of informal settlements that killed eight in two electrocution incidents.

Fire rips through Iraqi wedding hall, killing around 100 shocking Christian community

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but a local news outlet aired footage showing pyrotechnics shooting flames up from the floor of the event and setting a chandelier on fire.

US to loan Poland $2 billion to modernize its military

The Biden administration says it is offering $2 billion in loans to Poland to support the defense modernization of the ally which has been a hub for weapons going into Ukraine.

Watch: Dashcam footage reveals 'road rage' clash between UK drivers

The video, recorded on May 21, captured the two individuals engaging in dangerous driving behavior as they vied to outpace each other at excessive speeds.

BTS member Suga begins mandatory military service in South Korea

"I’ll faithfully serve and come back … Please stay healthy and let’s meet all again in 2025!" Suga wrote in a message posted on the online fan platform Weverse.

Mexican railway operator stops trains because many migrants were climbing aboard and getting hurt

A Mexican railway operator has announced it is suspending train runs in the northern part of the country because so many migrants are climbing aboard freight cars and getting hurt in the process.