The Israeli military has launched an operation in northern Gaza to retrieve the body of the last remaining hostage in the Palestinian enclave.

This is a reminder coming directly from President Xi Jinping, that political loyalty stands well before combat readiness,” one analyst told NBC News.

Authorities say gunmen opened fire at a soccer field in central Mexico, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12 others

An investigation was underway in the Philippines into the cause of a ferry sinking that killed at least 18 people, with another 24 unnaccounted for.

Gold soared to a new record high on Monday, topping $5,000 per ounce for the first time ever as investors rushed toward the safe-haven asset amid geopolitical unrest. The latest uptick continued a blazing-hot stretch for gold.

Former British Home Secretary Suella Braverman, an anti-immigration Conservative lawmaker, on Monday became the latest politician from the party to defect to hard-right rival party Reform UK. Braverman,

Iran and its militia allies say they will respond aggressively in the region if attacked. A U.S. aircraft carrier and warships are approaching the region.

French lawmakers will debate a bill that would ban children under 15 years old from using some social media sites and restrict access to others.