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Activists on Gaza-bound aid flotilla say Israeli navy has begun intercepting their vessels

By Renata Brito, Associated Press

Activists on board a flotilla of vessels sailing toward Gaza say the Israeli navy has begun intercepting their vessels as they approach the besieged Palestinian territory.

Rescuers desperately search for survivors after a powerful earthquake hit the Philippines, killing at least 69

By Joeal Calupitan, Aaron Favila, Associated Press

Officials say intermittment rain and damaged bridges and roads have hampered the race to save lives.

Israel tells Palestinians to leave Gaza City and says anyone staying will be considered militants

By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Israel’s defense minister has ordered all remaining Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying it is their “last opportunity.”…

Strong earthquake in central Philippines kills at least 6 people and damages houses and buildings

By Jim Gomez, Associated Press

An offshore earthquake of magnitude 6.9 jolted the central Philippines and collapsed the walls of buildings late Tuesday, killing at least six people, injuring several more and sending residents scrambling out of homes into darkness as the intense shaking cut…

A weakened Hamas faces pressure to accept Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza

By Josef Federman, Associated Press

The 20-point plan, unveiled by Trump and Netanyahu at the White House, greatly favors Israel. Hamas says it is still studying the plan and will respond soon…

Former aide to German far-right lawmaker convicted of spying for China

By Associated Press

German man who worked for a far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been convicted of spying for China.

FBI director gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws

By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Jim Mustian, Associated Press

On a visit to New Zealand, FBI Director Kash Patel gave the country’s police and spy bosses gifts of inoperable pistols that were illegal to possess under local gun laws and had to be destroyed.

Rescuers rush to help survivors buried in Indonesian school building collapse

By Niniek Karmini, Trisnadi, Associated Press

Rescuers ran oxygen and water to students trapped in the unstable concrete rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia, as they desperately worked to free survivors.

Women in Gaza say they were exploited by men promising food, money in exchange for sex

By Sam Mednick, Sally Abou AlJoud, Associated Press

Six women detailed their experiences to The Associated Press, each speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution from their families or the men.