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Ferry fire kills at least 3 in Indonesia, including a pregnant woman

Rescuers in Indonesia saved more than 560 people from a packed ferry that caught on fire at sea, but there were casualties.

At least 85 Palestinians killed while trying to reach aid in Gaza, officials say

At least 85 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid in one of the deadliest days for aid-seekers since the war began, Gaza's Health Ministry said.

Transcript: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 20, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 20, 2025.

Transcript: Rep. Jim Himes on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 20, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 20, 2025.

Transcript: Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 20, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 20, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV "once again" calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Israel last week attacked the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip, killing three people and wounding 10 others, according to the parish priest.

Tsunami threat ends after large quakes strike off Russia's Pacific coast

Five powerful quakes, including one with a magnitude of 7.4, struck in the sea off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

Book excerpt: "The Beast in the Clouds" by Nathalia Holt

In the latest book by the bestselling author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls," two sons of Theodore Roosevelt set out for China on a quest to find a mythical creature: the giant panda.

Huckabee visits Christian church in West Bank that was target of arson attack

In early July, the occupied West Bank village of Taybeh was hit by an arson attack in the area of the ruins of the Byzantine-era Church of Saint George, which dates back to the fifth century.

Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam during thunderstorm, leaving at least 34 dead

The Wonder Sea boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday, killing at least 34 people.

Tropical storm Wipha threatens China after slamming Taiwan, Philippines

Tropical storm Wipha has prompted ferry and flight cancellations in Taiwan.

Palestinians killed trying to reach food distribution sites, Gaza authorities say

Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians near food distribution hubs in southern Gaza, witnesses and Gaza hospital officials say.

Israel, Syrian leaders agree to ceasefire, U.S. envoy says

The leaders of Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire days after major Israeli strikes​, a U.S. envoy said Friday, as he urged all sides in war-torn Syria to lay down arms.

10 Americans freed in prisoner swap between U.S., El Salvador, Venezuela

Ten Americans are en route to the U.S. after a prisoner swap involving the U.S., El Salvador and Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday.