World News

North Korea tests long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching US, Japanese prime minister says

Monday, December 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile, testing a warhead that may be capable of striking anywhere in the continental United... Read More.

Egypt’s President El-Sisi wins third term with 89.6% of vote

Monday, December 18 by ABC News

(CAIRO) -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday won a third term in office, earning 89.6% of the vote, the National Elections Authority... Read More.

Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF says it’s discovered one of Hamas’ biggest tunnels under Gaza

Monday, December 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel ended on Dec. 1, and Israel has resumed its bombardment of Gaza.The end of... Read More.

Cardinal sentenced to 5 1/2 years in Vatican’s financial ‘trial of the century’

Saturday, December 16 by ABC News

(ROME) -- The Vatican city court on Saturday sentenced Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, once touted as a possible papal contender, to 5 1/2 years... Read More.

Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF says soldier who shot hostages felt ‘threatened’

Saturday, December 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel ended on Dec. 1, and Israel has resumed its bombardment of Gaza.The end of... Read More.

3 Israeli hostages killed by IDF troops in ‘unbearable tragedy’ identified

Saturday, December 16 by ABC News

(GAZA) -- The Israel Defense Forces said they mistakenly killed three hostages during combat this week in Shejaiya, Gaza, spokesman Daniel Hagari said during... Read More.

Israel-Gaza live updates: Bodies of 3 hostages recovered in Gaza

Friday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel ended on Dec. 1, and Israel has resumed its bombardment of Gaza.The end of... Read More.

Israel-Gaza live updates: Woman released by Hamas speaks out to ABC News

Friday, December 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel ended on Dec. 1, and Israel has resumed its bombardment of Gaza.The end of... Read More.

Prince Harry wins phone hacking court case

Friday, December 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A U.K. judge on Friday issued a ruling in Prince Harry's lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers, the publisher of The Daily Mirror,... Read More.

Houthi ballistic missile fired at container ship near Bab el Mandeb strait

Friday, December 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON)-- The U.S. military accused the Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen of having fired a ballistic missile at a container ship in the Red... Read More.

National security adviser Jake Sullivan urges Israel to lower intensity of military campaign in Gaza

Thursday, December 14 by ABC News

(JERUSALEM) -- National security adviser Jake Sullivan touched down in Israel on Thursday with a blunt message from the Biden administration imploring the Israeli... Read More.

Tanzanian national taken hostage by Hamas confirmed dead

Thursday, December 14 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A Tanzanian national who had been missing since being taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 has been confirmed dead, Tanzania’s Ministry... Read More.