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Italy OK's $15.5 billion construction of world's longest suspension bridge

A long-delayed and debated span linking the Italian mainland with Sicily cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, allowing work to begin on what would be the world's longest suspension bridge.

Accused serial killer dubbed "machete man" caught with body parts

The murders — at least five are known to investigators — always took place on Fridays, authorities said.

Trump-backed candidate becomes Polish president

Conservative Karol Nawrocki was inaugurated Wednesday as Poland 's new president, which could set the country on a more nationalist course.

Putin, Trump envoy Witkoff meet ahead of U.S. deadline on Ukraine

The Russian president and Trump emissary held talks in Moscow days before the White House deadline for Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, death certificate shows

The death certificate for Ozzy Osbourne listed his occupation as "Songwriter, Performer and Rock Legend."

200 crocodiles killed after reptiles resorted to "cannibalistic behavior"

A video that circulated on social media this year showed teenagers throwing stones at the crocodiles, prompting authorities to take action.

4 dead, 50 missing after flash floods and landslide hit Indian village

The flash floods, triggered by a cloudburst, swept through the village of Dharali, a popular tourist destination dotted with hotels and restaurants.

Titan sub's owner used "intimidation tactics" to avoid scrutiny, report finds

The U.S. Coast Guard issued its final report on the deadly 2023 incident, which killed five people aboard OceanGate's Titan submersible when it imploded on an expedition to see the wreckage of the Titanic.

Japan sets 2 heat records in one day as mercury soars past 107 degrees

Japan logged two new heat records in a single day as the mercury hit 41.6 degrees Celsius (106.88 degrees Fahrenheit) and then 41.8 C (107.24 F), the weather office said.

Dismembered bodies of 32 people found in abandoned home in Mexico

Officials said 15 people had been positively identified so far from the remains, which were discovered during a search for missing people.

Brazil's Bolsonaro ordered under house arrest

A Brazil Supreme Court justice ordered the house arrest of former President Jair Bolsonaro, on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot and a Trump ally.

Billions of starfish died in a decade-long epidemic. Scientists now know why.

A sea star wasting disease​ sparked a mass die-off from Mexico to Alaska, devastating more than 20 species and continuing today.

EU delays retaliatory tariffs for 6 months after deal with U.S.

On July 27, Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission and President Trump agreed to a deal that included a 15% tariff on most goods from the EU.