Sidewalk sinkhole swallows woman alive

A 26-foot-deep hole suddenly opened in a sidewalk Friday, swallowing a tourist who was one day from ending her months-long vacation to Malaysia.

2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana; largest since 1905

A fist-sized, 2,492-carat diamond found in Botswana is the largest diamond to be unearthed in more than a century.

Venezuelans in Houston protest for democracy, demand Maduro's ouster

Hundreds of Venezuelans in Houston joined a worldwide protest today, demanding democracy in their home country and the removal of President Nicolás Maduro.

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Venezuelans across the world are participating in a protest for democracy in response to a call by politician Edmundo Gonz?lez Urrutia. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia went to a protest in Houston to hear from those protesting.

Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school used as a shelter kills at least 80, Palestinian officials say

An Israeli airstrike hit a school-turned-shelter in Gaza early Saturday, killing at least 80 people, Palestinian health authorities said, in one of the deadliest strikes in the 10-month-old war between Israel and Hamas.

Brazil plane crash kills all 61 aboard; cause unclear

Shortly after social media videos showed the plane spiraling out of the sky near Sao Paulo, airline VOEPASS confirmed that all 61 people aboard were killed.

Scientists in Japan warn of possible 'major earthquake' in wake of magnitude 7.1 quake Thursday

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the island of Kyushu in southwestern Japan around 4:42 p.m. local time (3:42 a.m. ET) at a depth of about 15.5 miles.

Pakistani man arrested in Houston for assassination plot
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The Justice Department reports the Pakistani man with ties to Iran was arrested in Houston after he allegedly plotted to kill American politicians, possibly including former President Donald Trump. FOX's Kailey Schuyler reports on what we know about the suspect.

Titan submersible crew experienced 'terror and mental anguish' before death, lawsuit claims

The lawsuit claims the crew endured "terror and mental anguish" before the disaster and accuses the sub's operator of gross negligence. Nargeolet was among five people who died during the voyage to the Titanic wreck site.

Several U.S. personnel injured in suspected rocket attack at Al Asad air base: officials

The incident comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate amid the Israel-Hamas war. Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, causing the Iranian government to vow retribution against Israel.

Americans return home after historic prisoner swap
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Three Americans have returned home as part of a historic prisoner swap with Russia. FOX's Madeleine Rivera has more details on the questions surrounding the deal.

Russia, US prisoner swap bringing Americans home
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Biden administration pulled off a monumental prisoner swap between the United States and Russia. FOX's Rebekah Castor shares more on the story.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is assassinated in Tehran

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said early Wednesday, and Hamas blamed Israel for the attack.

Titanic submersible implosion: Coast Guard holding September hearing

The Coast Guard will hold a long-awaited public hearing about the deadly Titanic submersible disaster as it continues its investigation into the vessel's implosion.

Taylor Swift says she’s 'completely in shock' after UK dance class attack

Taylor Swift wrote that “the horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport is washing over me continuously and I’m just completely in shock."

Surfer loses leg in fight with 10-foot great white shark

After the attack, Kai McKenzie managed to make it back to shore and his leg also washed ashore not long after.

'Queen of the South': Arizona drug trafficking suspect back in U.S., federal officials say

An Arizona woman who called herself 'Queen of the South' online is back in the U.S. to face various drug trafficking and money laundering charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.