Armed Turkish drone shot down after it came too close to US troops in Syria

The Pentagon says the U.S. military shot down an armed Turkish drone that came within 500 meters of American troops in northeastern Syria.

2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records

"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.

Ukraine president speaks at UN security summit
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Spain hosts a meeting of more than 50 heads of state from the European Political Community group ahead of an informal summit of EU heads of state and government.

Parents in Pakistan could face prison for not vaccinating kids against polio

The bill would imprison parents for up to one month if they fail to get their children immunized against polio or eight other common diseases.

US issues warning on Chinese global disinformation efforts threatening peace and stability

The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.

North Korea denounces US as 'persistent threat,' promises strong response

North Korea slammed the United States over a recent Pentagon report that labeled it a “persistent” threat because of weapons of mass destruction.

Bus crash near Italian city of Venice kills at least 21 people

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro wrote that the scene of the crash was "apocalyptic" and that he had already declared the "city's mourning" for the "numerous victims" who were on the bus.

Swimming World Cup meet for transgender athletes scrapped after lack of entries

Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.

At least 3 killed in Thailand mall shooting
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Media in Thailand are reporting that shoppers fled a major shopping in the center of the Thai capital Bangkok Tuesday afternoon after what sounded like gunshots were heard inside. The public broadcaster ThaiPBS said three people have died and several are injured.

Huge fireball, explosion in Oxfordshire
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A massive fireball glowed across the sky in Oxfordshire after a lightning strike has caused a huge gas explosion at a food waste recycling plant. Witnesses recorded the massive blast at the Severn Trent Green Power Plant at Cassington, north of Oxford. No injuries were reported, staff is working with emergency services to secure the site. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

NATO testing underwater drones off the coast of Europe to deter Russia

NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.

Simone Biles shines as US dominates world gymnastics championships in Belgium

Simone Biles led a dominant performance by the U.S. women at the world gymnastics championships, posting an all-around total of 58.865 to lead qualifying through two subdivisions Sunday.

Nightclub fire kills at least 13, injures several others in Spain

A fire broke out in a nightclub in the southeastern Spanish city of Murcia on Sunday, killing 13 people and injuring several others, authorities said.

North Korea wants to expand nuclear weapons production citing 'new Cold War' with US

State media say Kim made the comments during a two-day session of the North’s rubber-stamp parliament which amended the constitution to include his policy of expanding the country’s military nuclear program.