US: Russian fighter jet hits American surveillance drone over Black Sea

The U.S. military said a Russian warplane struck the propeller of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea, causing America forces to bring the unmanned aircraft down in international waters.

2 found dead in submarine filled with smuggled cocaine

The Colombian Navy found over $87 million worth of cocaine, two dead bodies, and two survivors aboard a submarine.

China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday

China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.

Canada's last killer whale in captivity dies at Marineland theme park

A killer whale at Marineland and the last captive orca in Canada, who has swam alone in her tank for more than a decade, has died.

No masks required, but Japanese fans still wear them at World Baseball Classic

Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.

US and South Korea hold drills as North Korea test-fires missiles from submarine

The South Korean and U.S. drills include a computer simulation and field training exercises. North Korea’s increasing nuclear threats, and concerns about China’s ambitions, are pushing the United States to beef up its Asian alliances.

N. Korea launches two missiles from submarine in weapons test

The test on Sunday came a day before the U.S. and South Korean militaries begin large-scale joint military drills that North Korea views as a rehearsal for invasion.

How a road trip to Mexico turned deadly for 4 South Carolina friends

It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.

Gunman kills 6 at Jehovah's Witnesses hall shooting in Germany, police say

Eight people were wounded, including a woman who was 28 weeks pregnant and lost the baby. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the death toll could rise.

Watch: Curious koala crawls into gas station and climbs employee

Volunteer wildlife rescuer Jemma Manfre told local media that the koala was “pretty chill” and sitting in a service area behind the counter.

Everyone can now go topless at public swimming pools in Berlin

The new bathing rules to allow everyone to go swimming without covering their upper bodies come in reaction to a woman’s complaint alleging discrimination.

Official Mexico travel warnings: US lawmakers want to crack down on cartels
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With State Department 'travel warnings' issued for regions in Mexico, what legal recourse do travelers have if an issue arises? We answer that question as lawmakers work to designate Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations.

Mexican cartel violence: Senators demand military action in wake of Americans killed, fentanyl poison
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GOP Senators Roger Marshall and Rick Scott are reintroducing legislation designating Mexican drug cartels as "terrorist organizations" following the kidnappings and murder of two Americans this week. The Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act would designate certain Mexican cartels as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations," giving U.S. law enforcement additional power to fight back against cartel violence. It would also criminalize the act of helping cartel members enter the U.S., and allow the Treasury secretary to freeze assets of cartels and block monetary transactions. Two Americans were found dead in Matamoros, Mexico, Tuesday after an initial group of four was kidnapped over the weekend by gunmen in what authorities say was likely a case of mistaken identity.