Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass as worshippers rush to help

A priest preparing Communion was fatally struck by a falling crucifix during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador, turning a moment of worship into a frantic rush to save him.

Pope Leo returns to Vatican, four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."

Archaeologists in Turkey may have found the world’s oldest shipwreck

Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered what may be the world’s oldest known shipwreck, with artifacts dating back nearly 5,000 years.

Explaining lung cancer following Pope Leo's treatment
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Pope Leo is said to be in recovery after undergoing surgery for his lung cancer. A cancer specialist at UTHealth Houston emphasizes the importance of early detection, telling FOX 26's Anthony Antoine that lung cancer is one of the most commonly-diagnosed and deadliest form of cancer.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

Watch: Pumpkin flies 1,900 feet in pumpkin chunkin' launch

A Belgian engineering team makes pumpkin chunkin’ history with a record-breaking launch and third straight championship victory.

12 killed, over 300 hurt in attack at Saudi airport, officials say

A deadly attack at the international airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital that claimed 12 lives, including one American, and injured hundreds more is being blamed on Iran-backed Houthi rebels from the neighboring country of Yemen.

Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park

A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.

US military orders 2-day pause in Okinawa after Marine accused of murder

The U.S. military is implementing a two-day pause on its operations in Okinawa, Japan, following the arrest of a Marine who is accused of robbing and killing a local woman. 

What we know - and don't know - about rare pneumonic plague death of employee at Russian research institute

A possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a "very low" risk outside the country, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as investigators look into what caused the death from pneumonia of a lab employee there last week.

Viral World Cup fan Freddy set to attend Red River Rivalry game in Dallas

Freddy, the German soccer fan who went viral during the 2026 FIFA World Cup for documenting his trip through the United States, is coming to North Texas for college football's Red River Rivalry game.

US Marine accused of murder in Japan, police say

A U.S. Marine is accused of robbing and a woman in Okinawa, sparking official condemnation and protest from Japanese officials.