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Elephant kills 2 women from U.K. and New Zealand in Zambia

The victims — Easton Janet Taylor from the U.K. and Alison Jean Taylor from New Zealand — were attacked by a female elephant that was with a calf, police said.

Wildfires prompt evacuations from Greek island Crete

Firefighters struggled to gain control over a massive wildfire burning on the Greek island of Crete, as powerful winds fanned the flames.

Stolen gold from French shipwreck could spell trouble for U.S. couple

The couple has been accused of helping to sell the gold for a French diver who stole it decades ago, but have denied knowledge of any wrongdoing.

Ukraine kills top Russian commander, but frets about Trump's aid cuts

Ukraine killed a senior Russian navy commander in a strike, but it may do little to ease anxiety over diminishing support from the White House.

U.S. teen detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents

A 19-year-old pilot from the United States has been detained on an Antarctic island and charged by Chilean authorities, who say his flight to the frozen continent was unauthorized.

Man dies after being bitten by bat with "extremely rare" infection

A man has died from an "extremely rare" rabies-like infection transmitted by a bat bite, Australian health officials said.

Pope Leo XIV is reviving a centuries-old papal summer vacation tradition

Pope Leo XIV will head to the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo for his summer vacation. After 12 years of papal absence, locals are eager to welcome him.

Drone "narco sub" — equipped with Starlink antenna — seized for first time

It is the first reported discovery in South American waters of an unmanned semisubmersible vessel, Colombia's navy said.

Liverpool F.C. player Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain, police say

Liverpool F.C. soccer player Diogo Jota was killed in a car crash in Spain along with his brother, police say.

Princess Kate speaks of "roller coaster" cancer recovery

Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited a cancer support center on Wednesday and spoke about her experience with cancer recovery.

Trump, first lady to meet with freed hostage Edan Alexander in Oval Office

The White House said the president and first lady "greatly look forward" to welcoming Edan Alexander and his family.

6 people accused of witchcraft killed, 2 burned alive, official says

The official and witnesses said the incident happened after accusations made by members of the ruling party's powerful youth movement.

Trump announces U.S. has reached trade deal with Vietnam

President Trump announced the outline of a trade agreement with Vietnam Wednesday on Truth Social.

New expedition will seek to locate Amelia Earhart's lost plane

An expedition to a remote and tiny island this fall will attempt to locate Amelia Earhart's plane​ in the Pacific Ocean.