Death toll surpasses 3,000, Iranian official says

Iranian medical official puts the death toll of the war at over 3,000 people. President Donald Trump appeared skeptical about the durability of the ceasefire, referencing Iran's continued hold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pastor charged with manslaughter in baptism drowning

A pastor has been charged with manslaughter after a man drowned to death during a baptism ceremony, according to officials.

Deadliest day of Israeli strikes leads to negotiations "as soon as possible"

A tentative ceasefire in the war with Iran began to unravel as Israel continued intense bombing in Beirut and Iran maintains a hold on the Strait of Hormuz. 

Mount Everest guides accused of poisoning climbers to force fake rescues

Nearly three dozen people are facing criminal charges for their roles in a sprawling $20 million insurance scam that targeted climbers on Mt. Everest.

Stocks slip, oil prices nudge back up with Middle East truce in doubt

The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to pressure global markets. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran, stock indices dipped during early trading while crude oil prices began an upward climb.

Man jailed after pulling fake gun at chicken shop over wrong sauce

An 18-year-old London man has been sentenced to three years in prison after threatening and assaulting a worker with a replica gun during a dispute over a wrong sauce order.

Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israeli attack, local reports say

Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.

Global air chief warns it could take months to replenish jet fuel supply

Worldwide aviation executives said that it could still take months to recover the jet fuel supply even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. 

Trump pauses strikes as Iran agrees to 2-week ceasefire

Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and plans talks with the U.S. as Trump pauses strikes, though Tehran warns the war is not over.

Trump agrees to suspend 'bombing and attack' of Iran for 2 weeks

President Donald Trump has agreed to suspend “bombing and attack of Iran" for two weeks following a conversation with Pakistan's prime minister on Tuesday.

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

Ye was barred Tuesday from entering the United Kingdom where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July after a backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks.

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz—and why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.

Baby among 3 dead in holiday horror as Easter egg hunt turns deadly

Three people were killed, including a 10-month-old girl, after high winds toppled a tree in Germany during an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, according to authorities.

'God is good': Hegseth details harrowing Easter rescue in Iran
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U.S.  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing about the war with Iran and the rescue of  a downed U.S. airman from deep within Iranian territory.

Iran and US receive proposal for 45-day ceasefire, reopening of Strait of Hormuz

The war between the U.S. and Iran continued into Monday, with fighting ongoing amid President Donald Trump’s threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Snowy owl, hammerhead sharks among 40 species gaining CMS protections

Cheetahs, snowy owls and hammerhead sharks are among the dozens of animal species on the cusp of extinction that will receive greater conservation protections. 

Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'

The daring U.S. military rescue of a seriously wounded airman is being hailed as an American success story, as President Donald Trump announced "we got him!" and detailed the "AMAZING show of bravery and talent," turning a potential American setback into a show of might.

US loses military jets to enemy fire for first time in over 20 years, ret. general tells AP

The downing of American fighter jets in the skies over Iran this week marks the first time in decades that the United States lost a military warplane to enemy fire, according to a retired Air Force general.