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A Scottish man’s prized Japanese koi carp collection, valued at nearly $13,000, was destroyed in a suspected otter attack. Getty Images

‘Otter massacre’ blamed for killing nearly $13,000 worth of koi in the UK

A high-ranking Iranian military official is facing charges for allegedly orchestrating a plot to assassinate an Iranian American journalist in New York, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Oct. 23. The charges expose an international network of conspirators working to silence a prominent critic of the Iranian regime. AP Images

Iranian general charged in plot to assassinate dissident journalist in US

New data from DHS showed more than 600 migrants in the United States may have connections to the well-known Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Getty Images

DHS identifies hundreds of migrants with possible ties to Tren de Aragua: Report

A South Korean pilot program hires Filipino caregivers to support families with childcare costs to address the country's population crisis. Getty Images

South Korea tackles population crisis with foreign caregivers

United Kingdom defense officials are accusing Russia of bombing humanitarian aid ships bound for Gaza. Getty Images

UK accuses Russia of bombing humanitarian aid ships bound for Gaza

The U.S. government has confirmed that North Korean troops are now in Russia, though their exact mission remains unclear. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that while there is evidence of North Korean forces on Russian soil, their specific role is still being evaluated. Getty Images

Pentagon confirms North Korean military presence in Russia

The 2024 presidential candidates are making their final appeals to voters with the election just 13 days away. Getty Images

Harris, Trump speak on importance of election with 13 days to go

National Geographic's Best of the World 2025 list highlights top travel destinations, from rock-climbing in India to cultural festivals Getty Images

National Geographic releases Best of the World 2025 list

The IMF said Tuesday that tariffs put downward pressure on global growth and harm the countries that implement them.

IMF warns against tariffs: They make the country’s residents ‘poor’

Meta has banned several Instagram and Threads accounts that tracked the private jet movements of high-profile individuals. Getty Images

Meta shuts down Jack Sweeney’s private jet tracking accounts

Liam Payne had “pink cocaine” in his system when he died after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina, according to a toxicology report. Getty Images

Toxicology report reveals Liam Payne died with ‘pink cocaine’ in his system

A massive asteroid that struck Earth more than three billion years ago may have spurred an abundance of life, according to new research. Getty Images

A massive asteroid’s impact billions of years ago diversified life on Earth: Study

Israel is reportedly considering a small-scale ceasefire proposal from Egypt to secure the release of six hostages and in hopes it could spur a larger deal between Israel and Hamas. AP Images

Egypt’s small-scale Gaza cease-fire seeks breakthrough on hostage deal

Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, and his partner, Matthew Smith, were arrested Tuesday, Oct. 22, on charges of sex trafficking following a year-long investigation by the FBI and federal prosecutors in Brooklyn. The two men, along with a middleman, Jim Jacobson, are accused of recruiting young men with promises of modeling opportunities, only to exploit them at private parties held in the U.S. and abroad, according to prosecutors. AP Images

Fashion mogul Mike Jeffries, partner arrested for sex trafficking scheme

India's Prime Minister Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wants a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine during the BRICS Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Reuters

India’s Modi tells Putin to end war in Ukraine peacefully and ‘quickly’

Researchers have rediscovered the "Mekong Ghost," a fish feared extinct for nearly two decades, offering hope for the Mekong River. @cambodianess

Rare fish feared extinct rediscovered in Southeast Asia

Soldiers on a routine patrol for Israel's Defense Forces in Gaza killed Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar. Is an end to the war in sight? IDF

Israel killed Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar. Now what?

New Zealand's Dunedin Airport has put a three-minute time limit on hugs. AP Images

The not-so-long goodbye: Airport puts time limit on hugs

With 2 weeks until Election Day, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are hitting battleground states for undecided voters. Getty Images

Harris, Trump look for votes in battlegrounds with 2 weeks to go

Disney will announce who will succeed Bob Iger as CEO in "early 2026" as it looks toward a future without the longtime leader. Getty Images

Freed American Paul Whelan describes years inside Russian prison

A caravan of about 2,000 migrants left southern Mexico Sunday, aiming to reach the U.S. southern border before the upcoming election. AP Images

Large migrant caravan departs southern Mexico ahead of US election

Haitian gangs are unleashing attacks on some of the few neighborhoods they don't already control. AP Images

Haitian police fight to keep gang coalition from seizing power of entire capital

South Korea is reportedly considering sending troops and intelligence personnel to Ukraine to help Kyiv's forces against alleged North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians. Getty Images

S. Korea could deploy troops to Ukraine to help against N. Koreans: Report

The global water crisis could very soon impact global food supply, too. It's threatening to cut worldwide food production by half. Getty Images

Global water crisis threatens half the world’s food supply: Report