Russia, North Korea sign new mutual defense pact

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an expensive new pact and FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats breaks it down with Rice University Baker Institute Scholar, Richard Sindelar.

Chiquita ordered to pay families victimized in Colombia Civil War

A Florida jury has ordered Chiquita Brands International to pay $38.3 million to 16 families of people killed by Colombian paramilitaries, marking the first time the company has been held liable in U.S. courts for funding the violent group to protect its operations.

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - President  Vladimir Putin said Friday that he sees no current threat to Russia's sovereignty that would warrant the use of nuclear weapons but again warned that Moscow could send arms to countries or groups to strike Western targets.  Speaking at the  St. Petersburg International Economic Forum , Putin said use of nuclear weapons is only possible in "exceptional cases" and that he does not believe "such a case has arisen." The Russian leader has repeatedly raised the specter of a nuclear attack since he sent troops into Ukraine in 2022. 

Preserving memories of WWII veterans

It's been 80 years since Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France during World War II and the National World War II Museum in New Orleans is helping preserve the memories of those who served during the war. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats reports on how they're using AI to keep their stories and voices alive.

D-Day: WWII paratrooper speaks on his journey

The world is marking 80 years since the World War II battle known as D-Day with more than 11,000 planes, 4,000 ships, and 100,000 troops. A 97-year-old paratrooper from Florida, Hector Hita was invited to a special commemoration in France and FOX's Mark Wilson with our sister station in Tampa spoke with Hita about his journey.