Pope Francis seen praying in first photo since his hospitalization a month ago

In this photo released by the Vatican, Pope Francis is seen praying inside Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Sunday. Vatican Press Hall/via AP hide cap

Tren de Aragua — all you need to know about the Venezuelan gang

Members of the Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) stand guard as inmates aboard a bus are transferred outside the Tocoron prison in Tocoron, Aragua State, Venezuela, on September 20, 2023.

Scented dangers: Who regulates scented products?

The internet and airwaves are full of advertisements offering to make you, your home, your car and your workplace smell better. It all seems innocuous because our sense of smell is always turned on, and we seem to be fine as we breath in sc

Forget about rare earth minerals. We need more copper

Employees of the Codelco's Chuquicamata copper mine work in Calama in Chile's Antofagasta province, on April 11, 2023. Glenn Arcos/AFP via Getty Images

After 15 months of displacement, a Palestinian reporter finally returns home : Up First from NPR

Anas Baba films a video of himself in Gaza. Anas Baba/NPR hide caption Anas Baba films a video of himself in Gaza. Anas Baba is NPR's eyes and

Trump orders strikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and issues new warning

Smoke rises from a location reportedly struck by U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, on Saturday. Osamah Abdulrahman/AP hide caption WEST PALM BEA

Trump administration says South Africa's Ambassador to U.S. is 'persona non grata'

South Africa's ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool speaks at the South African Embassy in Washington, Dec. 6, 2013. Cliff Owen/FR170079 AP hid

Trump Administration say South Africa's Ambassador to U.S. 'persona non grata'

South Africa's ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool speaks at the South African Embassy in Washington, Dec. 6, 2013. Cliff Owen/FR170079 AP hid

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 9, including aid workers and journalists

Palestinians mourn over the bodies of their relatives killed by an Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip on Saturday. The Israeli military says it was targeting "terrorists" operating a drone in the area. But the head of Gaz

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 9, including aid workers and journalists, witnesses say

Palestinians mourn over the bodies of their relatives killed by an Israeli airstrike in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza Strip on Saturday. The Israeli military says it was targeting "terrorists" operating a drone in the area. But the head of Gaz

U.K.'s Starmer convenes 'coalition of the willing' meeting to discuss Ukraine

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament in London, England, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Stefan Rouss

Zelenskyy wants U.S. to hit Russia with 'maximum' sanctions if it refuses a ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during the briefing in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday. Efrem Lukatsky/AP hide caption KYIV, Ukraine —

A U.S. influencer outrages Australians by snatching a baby wombat from its mom

Wombats at the Hannover Zoo in Germany. Sam Jones, a self-described outdoor enthusiast with a large social media following, was widely criticized in Australia after briefly yanking a wombat joey away from its mother in the night.

Duterte is declared fit for ICC appearance as his lawyer alleges he was 'abducted'

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen with his lawyer Salvador Medialdea (left) in the courtroom during his first appearance before the International Criminal Court on charge of crimes against humanity over his dea

Hamas says it's willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza

Friends and relatives of Israeli hostages held captive since the October 7, 2023 attacks by Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, stand behind a banner bearing their portraits during a demonstration calling for action to secure their rel