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May 12

Corpse of 16th-century Catholic saint found 'perfectly preserved' goes on display, astonishing worshippers

The remarkably preserved body of an early modern saint, St. Teresa of Avila, has been exhibited in Spain months after being found "miraculously incorrupt" last year.

May 12

American Edan Alexander handed over to Red Cross after release from Hamas captivity

The Israel Defense Forces said Alexander will be reunited with his loved ones and medically evaluated. (IDF VIDEO)

May 12

American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas after more than 580 days in captivity

Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was released by Hamas on Monday after he spent more than 580 days held captive in Gaza.

May 12

Kurdish militant group PKK to disband after four-decade insurgency against Turkey

After more than a four-decade insurgency carried out by Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) against Turkey, the US-designated terror group, says it has abandoned its armed struggle against Ankara.

May 12

Mom of Edan Alexander talks to her son for first time since his release

Yael Alexander was elated when she spoke with her son over the phone. (Credit: IDF)

May 12

Late Bronze Age settlement dating back 3,000 years uncovered amid road work: 'Important discovery'

Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement and cremation cemetery dating back 3,000 years ahead of highway construction at Europa Way in northwest Ipswich, in the United Kingdom.

May 12

White South African refugees brought to US due to ‘government-sponsored racial discrimination': State Dept

A President Donald Trump executive order has brought dozens of White South Africans to the U.S. as refugees, amid claims of racial persecution and backlash from the South African government.

May 12

Trump rips ABC reporter for asking about accepting jet from Qatar, says she should be 'embarrassed'

President Donald Trump rejected an ABC reporter's question about receiving a jet from Qatar on Monday, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept it.

May 12

British police investigate fire at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's London home

A fire damaged the entrance of PM Keir Starmer's empty London home overnight. Police are investigating the incident at the property, which has previously faced security concerns.

May 12

Australian authorities intercept over a ton of cocaine worth $400M

Five men were arrested in connection to the seizure of over a ton of cocaine from aboard a boat off the coast of New South Wales, Australia.