Remains of the Last American Hostage Held in Gaza Returned to Israel
Israeli officials told Itay Chen’s family last year that he was probably killed on Oct. 7, 2023, but relatives put off mourning until his body had come home.
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After Deadly Plane Crash at UPS Hub in Louisville, Some Deliveries May Be Delayed
The crash killed nine people and forced a halt to operations at UPS Worldport, a major automated package sorting facility. UPS said that some deliveries could be delayed.
Fire in Bosnia Rips Through Retirement Home
A blaze at a retirement home in a Bosnian city killed at least 11 people, mostly residents, according to the authorities. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Attacked by Swarm of Wasps, American Father and Son Die in Laos
Daniel Owen, 47, and his son, Cooper, 15, died after being stung dozens of times last month by what appeared to be so-called murder hornets.
Fire at Retirement Home in Bosnia Kills at Least 11
The country’s prime minister called the blaze “a disaster of enormous proportions.” The cause was still to be determined.
After Hurricane Melissa, a Seaside Town in Jamaica Picks Up the Pieces
The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Black River, Jamaica, reflects the broader destruction and rebuilding facing many Jamaican communities.
7 Climbers Are Killed After Avalanche Hits Base Camp in Himalayas
Another four were missing, officials in Nepal said. The avalanche followed heavy snowfall produced by Cyclone Montha.
Another Deadly Earthquake, and a Cascade of Problems for Afghanistan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, a northern city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque, which suffered damage.
5 German Climbers Are Killed by Avalanche in Italian Alps
The climbers were in two groups in northern Italy on Saturday night when an avalanche struck. Two people survived.
Communities in Hurricane-Ravaged Jamaica Still Cut Off as Death Toll Climbs
The authorities have yet to reach dozens of areas in Jamaica, raising the question of how many people really died in last week’s storm.