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Man killed after shooting at a US Border Patrol facility in southern Texas

Man killed after shooting at a US Border Patrol facility in southern Texas

McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A heavily armed man opened fire on federal agents with an assault rifle Monday morning at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in Texas, injuring a police officer before authorities shot and killed him.
An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano sends ash 11 miles high

An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano sends ash 11 miles high

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky, depositing ash on villages and leading to flight cancellations.
Australian woman Erin Patterson is convicted of 3 murders for poisoning her in-laws with mushrooms

Australian woman Erin Patterson is convicted of 3 murders for poisoning her in-laws with mushrooms

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian woman Erin Patterson was Monday found guilty of murdering three of her estranged husband’s relatives by deliberately serving them poisonous mushrooms for lunch.
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing

Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing

Rescuers manoeuvring through challenging terrain, high waters and snakes continued their desperate search for the missing, including 10 girls and a counsellor from the camp, on Sunday.
Israel launches airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, and Houthis launch missile at Israel

Israel launches airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels, and Houthis launch missile at Israel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel.
Ship attacked in the Red Sea is taking on water, UK military says

Ship attacked in the Red Sea is taking on water, UK military says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship set ablaze by a series of attacks in the Red Sea began taking on water Sunday night as its crew prepared to abandon the vessel, the first serious assault in the vital corridor for trade after a monthslong cam
Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started

Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started

Iran’ s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura .
At least 32 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing

At least 32 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Officials say the death toll from flash flooding in central Texas has risen to 32. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at a press conference late Saturday that 14 of the victims were children.
Wimbledon: Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova loses to American Emma Navarro in the third round

Wimbledon: Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova loses to American Emma Navarro in the third round

LONDON (AP) — Defending Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova lost to No. 10 seed Emma Navarro 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the third round on Saturday, extending a recent run of one-and-done winners at the All England Club .
Tropical Storm Chantal forms off the coast of the Carolinas

Tropical Storm Chantal forms off the coast of the Carolinas

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Chantal has formed off the southeast U.S. coast. The National Hurricane Center in Miamia says tropical storm warnings have been issued for portions of the Carolinas.