Tokyo developing dating app to encourage marriage and childbirth

Tokyo officials are developing a dating app to promote marriage and childbirth as both have been in serious decline over the years in Japanese society.

Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia

A missing woman was found eaten alive by a massive python after locals cut her body out of the snake in Indonesia.

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - President  Vladimir Putin said Friday that he sees no current threat to Russia's sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but again warned that Moscow could send arms to countries or groups to strike Western targets.  Speaking at the  St. Petersburg International Economic Forum , Putin said use of nuclear weapons is only possible in "exceptional cases" and that he does not believe "such a case has arisen." The Russian leader has repeatedly raised the specter of a nuclear attack since he sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. 

Preserving memories of WWII veterans
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It's been 80 years since Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France during World War II and the National World War II Museum in New Orleans is helping preserve the memories of those who served during the war. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats reports on how they're using AI to keep their stories and voices alive.

D-Day: WWII paratrooper speaks on his journey
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The world is marking 80 years since the World War II battle known as D-Day with more than 11,000 planes, 4,000 ships, and 100,000 troops. A 97-year-old paratrooper from Florida, Hector Hita was invited to a special commemoration in France and FOX's Mark Wilson with our sister station in Tampa spoke with Hita about his journey.

D-Day's 80th anniversary, Biden speaks in France
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President Biden spoke in France Thursday morning to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the day that helped turn the tide in World War II, costing thousands of lives. As a sign of gratitude, France presented a lit candle to the US and FOX's Chelsea Torres tells us more about what the 'flame of liberty' is.

Origin of modern horses linked to 4,200-year-old lineage, researchers find

Scientists have traced the ancestry of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago, featuring a genetic mutation that made them easier to ride, and quickly became dominant across Eurasia, indicating rapid domestication and spread by humans.

Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers

IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.

WHO confirms 1st human death of bird flu strain H5N2

The first confirmed human case of a strain of bird flu called H5N2 has died, the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know.

D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 80th anniversary, share memories and messages for future generations

World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.

Haunting art installation marks D-Day anniversary: See the pics

The “For Your Tomorrow" D-Day memorial features 1,475 statues representing each British servicemember who was killed during the invasion of Normandy 80 years ago.

Mexico presidential election: Houston consulate sees around 800 voters

Voting is underway in Mexico to elect the country's next president in 2024 and hundreds of Mexican citizens living in Texas have traveled to Houston to vote at the consulate building.

South Korea to blare K-pop at North Korea after launch of trash balloons: reports

After North Korea launched nearly 1,000 balloons carrying trash and manure, South Korea says it will respond by blaring K-pop, world news and criticisms of North Korea.

Monet's iconic 'Poppy Field' vandalized by climate activist at Orsay Museum in Paris

An iconic Claude Monet painting, "Les Coquelicots" (Poppy Field), was vandalized at the Orsay Museum in Paris on Saturday by a climate activist from the French group Riposte Alimentaire.

Israel proposes new ceasefire plan to Hamas
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There could be a new path for ending the war in Gaza after Israel proposed a new ceasefire plan to Hamas. FOX News' Caroline Shively reports there is still a long road ahead to any lasting peace deal.

Biden outlines cease-fire proposal after Israel expands ground offensive in Rafah

President Joe Biden on Friday outlined terms of a potential new cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, just hours after Israeli forces moved into central parts of Rafah.

North Korea flies balloons carrying poop, trash over South Korea

South Korea's military said about 260 North Korean balloons were found in various parts of the country and were being recovered.

Naked man disrupts Virgin Australia flight, forces emergency landing

A man accused of running naked down the aisle of an Australian domestic flight, knocking down a flight attendant and forcing the plane to turn back, was arrested by police at the airport, officials said on Tuesday.