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May 2, 2026

US warns travelers to avoid picturesque country as security rapidly worsens

Citing terrorism threats, landmines and armed conflict near the Iran border, the U.S. State Department warns Americans to reconsider travel to Azerbaijan.

May 1, 2026

Archaeologist reveals how Church of England leader's treasure ended up in river after decades-long mystery

An archaeologist says he's traced a hoard of rare religious artifacts to Michael Ramsey, a former Archbishop of Canterbury. The artifacts were deliberately dumped in a river.

April 30, 2026

Six Flags riders stranded midair after operator halts 200-foot swing ride

Guests were left suspended for several minutes before a swing ride at Six Flags Fiesta Texas resumed, with one rider calling the experience "scary" as they all waited to be brought down. (Credit: Maria Salazar via Storyful)

April 29, 2026

Beautiful destination forced to impose penalties to stop aggressive street tactics

Once beautiful but now overcrowded, Italy's Capri island is capping tour groups at 40 people and banning intrusive street solicitation as officials tackle overtourism.

April 29, 2026

Long-lost warship destroyed by iconic naval commander discovered centuries later: 'Quite remarkable'

Danish archaeologists uncovered remains of the Dannebroge, a ship battered by Admiral Nelson's forces during the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen in Denmark.

April 28, 2026

Popular tourist hot spot moves to strip beaches of sunbeds and umbrellas in tough new ban

Greece is cracking down on beach restrictions, banning sunbed rentals and commercial activity to preserve coastal areas. The new list is at 250 protected beaches.

April 27, 2026

Death toll from Colombia bus bombing rises to 20 during wave of violence

Officials say 20 people died after an explosive device detonated on a bus in southwestern Colombia's Cauca region, injuring 36 others Saturday.

April 27, 2026

Archaeologists pinpoint site of doomed 'Spanish Roanoke' colony after unearthing single clue

After uncovering a centuries-old coin at the doomed Port Famine colony site, archaeologists pinpointed the exact location of the "Spanish Roanoke" colony.

April 25, 2026

Rare royal artifact linked to influential king-turned-saint uncovered after decades missing

Missing since the 1980s, an 11th-century wax seal of Edward the Confessor was found in the French National Archives by a Ph.D. student, according to officials.

April 24, 2026

Family vacation nightmare unfolds with child hospitalized after fall on cruise ship

On TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 7, a young child was hospitalized after falling aboard the cruise ship while it was docked in Funchal, Madeira. The toddler fell about six to 10 feet.