An explosion at a fireworks factory in in China's Hunan province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media reports.

Amsterdam has reportedly banned public ads for meat and fossil fuels, removing burger, airline, and gas-powered car promotions from city billboards.

The U.S. is advancing a UN resolution against Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz as military forces secure shipping under Project Freedom.

Two people were killed and several others seriously injured after a car drove into a pedestrian zone in Leipzig, Germany. Police detained a 33-year-old suspect as officials investigate the cause.

Critics warn new restrictions could signal a shift toward more bans under President Ahmed al-Sharaa given his previous ties to jihadist terror groups.

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off West Africa has killed three people, with the WHO coordinating emergency medical evacuations.

Analysts warn of a Red Sea security vacuum as Somali pirates and Houthi-linked groups allegedly collaborate using new tech to hijack oil tankers.

A large cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as Iran pushes to assert control over the vital global energy shipping route.

Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.

Iran is being accused of intensifying its crackdown on dissent with executions, mass arrests and one of the internet longest shutdowns to stifle protests against the regime.

Iran is accused of supplying Mohajer-6 attack drones to Sudan's armed forces as the civil war's death toll reportedly reaches as many as 400,000 people.

All four people on board were rescued after a trainee driver sent a bus careening into the River Seine near Paris Thursday, officials said.

May Day demonstrations across multiple continents escalated into clashes as traditional labor protests increasingly became vehicles for anti-war and anti-Israel political movements.

Kim Jong Un publicly praised North Korean soldiers who chose self-destruction over capture in Ukraine War, marking a stark confirmation of battlefield policy.

Trump's escalating sanctions, naval blockade and financial enforcement against Iran test whether economic strain can force Iran's regime to bend.

The 2026 Met Gala welcomed stars to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art with the "Costume Art" theme and "Fashion Is Art" dress code.

The 2026 Met Gala welcomed stars to New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art with the "Costume Art" theme and "Fashion Is Art" dress code.

Anna Wintour and Jeff Bezos hosted pre-Met Gala parties in NYC, drawing stars like Nicole Kidman, Kendall Jenner and Sabrina Carpenter to events.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appeared in court for a pretrial conference on April 28 as they prepared for trial. The actors settled on May 4.

Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to ongoing health issues but says she is improving every day and her conditions are all treatable.

Singer Britney Spears, 44, pleaded guilty to reckless driving Monday after voluntarily checking into a treatment facility following her March arrest

Dustin Diamond was "trapped" as Screech after "Saved by the Bell," insiders say, facing typecasting and shockingly low residuals before his 2021 death. His fame is being explored on "Hollywood Demons."

Princess Eugenie and husband Jack Brooksbank announce they are expecting their third child together, sharing a sonogram photo on social media.

Fran Weinstein alleges Anne Heche grabbed an interview tape and had it tossed in a NYC sewer to protect her romance with Ellen DeGeneres. Heche's manager has denied the claims.

Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch sparks massive fan excitement as the new trailer teases Beth and Rip's dangerous fresh start in South Texas.

Brandon Sheets paid an emotional tribute to his father, Darrell Sheets, on social media and honored the "Storage Wars" star's legacy after his death by suicide.

Ashley Graham calls the rise of GLP-1 weight loss shots disheartening as she vows to continue advocating for plus-size women and body acceptance.