The Israeli military launched rare airstrikes into Lebanon early Friday morning, just hours after it struck opposition targets in the Gaza Strip. Both series of attacks were in retaliation after Palestinian militants in Gaza fired rockets into southern Israel. Later, another volley
NATO members Turkey and Greece can resolve their disputes through peaceful means and dialogue, Turkey’s defense minister said after talks with his Greek counterpart Tuesday, in the latest sign of easing tensions between the rival neighbors. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and
Four sea otters in California died from toxoplasmosis through a rare strain of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, and researchers warn that the strain could pose a threat to humans. The unusual strain of Toxoplasma gondii that was studied had not been detected
This is the moment a tornado touched down for the first time in California for decades. The National Weather Service confirmed Montebello, near Los Angeles, was rocked by a tornado, with debris sent flying. In the clip, shared on Twitter, debris is
Trophy hunters who decapitated a shark corpse after it washed up on a beach in Hampshire have been urged to return the remains as it holds vital clues to the whereabouts of its endangered family. After a six-foot smalltoothed sand tiger shark
Lyme disease may hold the distinction of being the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in the U.S. — but it’s not the only one. Babesiosis, a rare tick-borne parasitic disease, is spiking in some states. The CDC reported on Friday that cases
A dog with a rare eye condition has received a pair of “doggles” to help protect his vision. Gus the Border Collie was left nearly blind due to Pannus, a condition that weakens the cornea of his eyes. Gus’ Pannus worsens with
Forecasters have warned that snow is here to stay as more powder is expected to sweep the nation this week. The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather alert for Thursday and Friday, warning heavy snowfall may cause travel chaos and
Prince Harry appeared in his home to present an award virtually at The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) awards ceremony. The royal appeared to be in an office of some kind, with shelves behind him cluttered with plants,
Egypt’s foreign minister arrived in Turkey on Monday to show solidarity with the quake-hit country, in the first high-level visit from Egypt since relations between Ankara and Cairo started to improve after years of friction. Sameh Shoukry traveled to the southern Turkish