Israel comes to standstill for Holocaust day, honors 6 million Jews killed

Sirens blaring for two minutes across Israel on Thursday signaled an annual ritual honoring the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.

Houston doctors traveling abroad to bring medical supplies to Ukrainian refugees
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A local couple tells FOX 26?s Rashi Vats they're traveling abroad to help Ukrainians in a way that can be very dangerous, but they say they feel compelled to do it.

Dr. Fauci says the ?US is out of the pandemic phase?
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Although the U.S. is making strides, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that?s not the case everywhere in the world.

One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds

A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.

Russia releases US Marine vet Trevor Reed in prisoner exchange

As part of a prisoner exchange with the United States, Russia released Trevor Reed, a former Marine from Texas who was arrested in the summer of 2019.

Chernobyl: On 36th anniversary of disaster, Russia’s seizure of nuclear plant seen as ‘nightmare’

Tuesday marks the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Authorities are working with Ukraine’s officials on ways to protect Chernobyl’s most critical areas.

Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak

Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.

Kane Tanaka, world's oldest person, dies at 119 in Japan

Kane Tanaka was born on Jan. 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers took flight for the first time.

3 Sumatran tigers killed by animal traps as worldwide numbers dwindle to 400

Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers are dead after being caught in traps in Indonesia. Only about 400 are left in the wild, experts say.

French President Emmanuel Macron wins 2nd term

The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe from the seismic upheaval of having firebrand populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.

Brisk walking may slow biological aging, study suggests

Scientists in England said they have found a link between brisk walking and fewer biological markers that may indicate older age in people.

Madeleine McCann: Portuguese prosecutors identify suspect in probe of missing girl

Portuguese prosecutors said Thursday a man had been formally identified as a suspect in the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished from her bed during a family vacation to the country nearly 15 years ago. 

UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows

Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.

Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate

This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.

Ex-president of Honduras indicted on drug, gun charges

Honduras has extradited former President Juan Orlando Hernández to the United States to face drug trafficking and weapons charges.

Why it's important for Houston to cover international stories

International events are something we strive to cover locally because it affects our own people. Although thousands of miles, we always find people in Houston who are directly affected.