Netanyahu opponent Gadi Eisenkot picked to form Israeli government

Gadi Eisenkot, the man who ran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main opponent in last month’s election, will get the first opportunity to form a new government, the nation’s president, Isaac Herzog, announced. 

US strikes Iran air defense system, unveils new effort to monitor Tehran’s borders

The U.S. military struck an Iranian air defense system on Friday, a day before unveiling a new initiative aimed at preventing Tehran from moving advanced weapons and materials along ground routes near the Middle Eastern country’s borders.  

The pineapple debate: Chef says he was fired from restaurant over refusal to use 'controversial' pizza topping

An Italian chef in Australia lost his job after giving his take on whether pineapple belongs on pizza, but for him, it was a matter of national pride, according to a labor dispute group’s report. 

Ryan Wedding cartel case: Mexican judge arrested over alleged $2M bribe

Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara has been arrested for allegedly taking a $2 million bribe to release Canadian drug trafficker Andrew Clark, the top deputy of former Olympic snowboarder turned cartel boss Ryan Wedding.

US Embassy warns Americans in France of violence, curfews amid nationwide strike

The U.S. Embassy in France warned Americans to prepare for transportation disruptions, possible curfews and violence as a nationwide strike threatens to affect public services.

Fake psychics allegedly trick thousands into sending more than $4 million

A Florida man was arrested in Germany and extradited to the United States to face fraud charges in connection with a fake psychic scheme that prosecutors say collected millions of dollars from vulnerable victims.

California doctor sentenced to 15 years in nation's largest $45M Botox fraud scheme

California doctor Violetta Mailyan was sentenced to 15 years in prison for running what federal officials call the largest Medicare Botox fraud scheme in U.S. history.

'Inexplicable' decision blamed for high-speed train crash in central Spain that killed dozens

Spain's transportation minister placed blame on a crash of two high-speed trains that killed at least 64 people on a decision made by a central command center, adding the train engineers were not to blame. 

9 Mexican nationals in San Bernardino linked to Sinaloa Cartel busted in cargo theft ring

Nine Mexican nationals linked to the Sinaloa Cartel were arrested following a yearlong investigation into train cargo burglaries in San Bernardino County, officials said.

US cruise ship strands over 200 passengers because it can't afford fuel

A U.S. cruise ship that was sold as a permanent voyage around the world is now stranded in Cambodia, along with 203 passengers and 156 crew members.

Woman found in Mexico is not Shayna Feinman, Arizona sheriff's office says

A woman found in Mexico is not Shayna Feinman, an Arizona woman who has been missing for more than two years, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office confirmed on Oct. 27.

Deadly security risks prompt updated travel warnings for 13 countries

The U.S. State Department has updated travel advisories for several Middle Eastern countries, warning of potential armed attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces and threats targeting Americans.