
A Tampa bus driver is being praised for rescuing a young child wandering alone in traffic — stopping her route to bring him to safety until police arrived.

A Tampa bus driver is being praised for rescuing a young child wandering alone in traffic — stopping her route to bring him to safety until police arrived.

Thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to the north of Gaza as the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel takes effect. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports from Tel Aviv, Israel, on what this new chapter could mean for both people in Gaza and Israel.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the southeastern coast of the Philippines Friday morning, according to the US Geological Survey, sending panicked residents running into the streets as the ground shook.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem who witnessed the catastrophe inside Gaza, speaks to CNN’s Erin Burnett about the ceasefire and the current situation on the ground.

Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy had the chance to meet Pope Leo XIV, after holding a mock conclave earlier in the year, according to CNN affiliate WBBM.

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks with an Israeli woman who had family members kidnapped on October 7 and later killed in Gaza about how she feels about the ceasefire plan.

President Donald Trump spoke to some families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza after the news of the ceasefire agreement was announced. Trump told the families that the hostages are “all coming back on Monday.”

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria analyzes the Gaza situation after it was announced by President Trump on Truth Social that the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal has been reached.

An AP photographer zoomed in on the note Marco Rubio handed Trump mid-meeting — revealing a message about rushing to announce the Gaza peace deal.

Celebrations broke out in both Gaza and Israel after the announcement of a ceasefire plan agreement, though residents on both sides expressed trepidation that it may still fall through.

Typhoon Halong has brought 120 mph (193 kph) winds, high waves, and evacuation warnings to Japan’s Izu Islands. The storm hit the islands on Thursday and is now moving east-northeast, where it is expected to weaken.

Taiwan imported $1.3 billion worth of the petroleum product naphtha from Russia in the first half of this year, more than from any other country, according to a new report. The purchases come despite Taiwan’s opposition to Russia’s war in Ukraine, backed by some sanctions on Moscow. CNN's Will Ripley reports.

President Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a peace framework that will allow for the swift release of all hostages.

A attack by Myanmar's ruling junta on protesters at a Buddhist festival has killed at least 20. The junta used a motorised paraglider to drop explosives on the gathering on Wednesday. A spokesperson for the junta did not respond to calls seeking comment, according to Reuters.

More aid ships that are part of an organization called the Freedom Flotilla Coalition were intercepted on Wednesday by Israeli forces as it was roughly 120 nautical miles from Gaza, according to the organizers. This comes after Israel detained dozens of activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla last week, including Greta Thunberg.

Iris Stalzer, elected mayor of the town of Herdecke in western Germany last month, was found with life-threatening injuries from a stabbing attack. Stalzer’s health “remains in danger,” according to police.

Five suspects have been arrested after what officials describe as an assassination attempt on Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa. Energy minister Ines Manzano says the president’s convoy was attacked by a crowd of roughly 500 people throwing rocks while he was en route to announce new infrastructure projects.