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Murder charge dropped against co-defendant in case of killer accused of faking his own death in South Africa

South African prosecutors have dropped a murder charge against Zolile Sekeleni,…

Two Russians claiming to be former Wagner commanders admit killing children and civilians in Ukraine

Two Russian men who claim to be former Wagner Group commanders have told a huma…

Israeli police say two men shot near Jewish tomb in Jerusalem in suspected 'terror attack'

Two men have been wounded in what Israeli police say was a suspected "terr…

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and son Arjun make history as first father-son duo to play in IPL

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and his son, Arjun, became the first father-son…

Australian businessman accused of supplying suspected Chinese spies with AUKUS information

An Australian man has been refused bail after being charged with a foreign inte…

US helicopter raid kills senior ISIS leader in Syria

A US helicopter raid in northeast Syria targeted a senior ISIS leader and plann…

Debate rages on in UK after more than 100 people arrested over Grand National protests

The Grand National is regarded as a national institution by many in the United …

Police raid home of Japanese prime minister attack suspect as Kishida vows G7 meeting will be secure

Police have raided the home of a man suspected of throwing an explosive near Ja…

US-sanctioned Chinese defense minister meets Putin in Moscow, hails military ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu me…

Look of the Week: Are we about to see more men in tights?

On Wednesday, TV personality Tan France was spotted in New York City in a flash…

Rival generals are battling for control in Sudan. A simple guide to the fighting

Fierce fighting across Sudan has left hopes for a peaceful transition to civili…

Kylian Mbappé becomes Paris Saint-Germain's all-time top scorer in Ligue 1

Kylian Mbappé has already achieved much in his young career. The 24-year-old ha…

A woman's body was found in a bag at an abandoned bus stop. Malaysian police are investigating

Police in Malaysia say they are investigating the death of a woman whose decomp…

Europe's migration policies in chaos as arrivals surge

As a boat carrying 400 migrants drifted, out of fuel, along a perilous migratio…

Japan's Kishida vows maximum security for G7, day after explosive thrown at him

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed on Sunday to keep world leaders saf…

A weapons stockpile and asymmetric warfare: how Taiwan could thwart an invasion by China -- with America's help

When Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen defied warnings from China to meet wit…

At least 25 killed, 183 injured in ongoing clashes across Sudan as paramilitary group claims control of presidential palace

At least 25 people were killed and 183 others injured in ongoing clashes across…

Top French court backs unpopular plans to raise retirement age to 64

France's top court on Friday approved the government's unpopular plans …

Man arrested after explosion prompts evacuation of Japanese leader Fumio Kishida from speech venue

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed Saturday after an …

On one of the world's most dangerous migrant routes, a cartel makes millions off the American dream

There is always a crowd, but it can feel very lonely. from CNN.com - RSS Chan…

'Part of my soul': 4 takeaways from Biden's trip to Ireland

Like so many Americans do each year, President Joe Biden returned to Ireland th…

Brazil's Supreme Court orders Bolsonaro to testify on January 8 riots

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered Jair Bolsonaro to testify before Federal…

US 'disappointed' by Chinese court's decision to uphold death sentence for American citizen

The US State Department said Thursday it is "disappointed" by a Chine…

Iran executions up 75% as Tehran seeks to 'instill fear' in protesters, rights groups say

Iran executed at least 582 people last year, a 75% increase on the previous yea…

Tibetan leader defends Dalai Lama after 'suck my tongue' request to boy

The head of the Tibetan government-in-exile has defended the Dalai Lama over a …

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

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Nicaragua expels two nuns in latest crackdown on Catholic church and opposition

Two nuns who worked at a nursing home in Nicaragua were expelled from the count…

Seven-fold increase in children crossing treacherous Darien Gap, says UNICEF

Almost 9,700 children and adolescents have tried to cross the infamous Darien G…

Living standards are still falling in Japan. That's a recipe for more stagnation

Japan's workers still aren't getting paid enough to keep up with rising…

Mexico investigates migration chief over deadly fire in detention center

Mexican authorities are investigating the head of the country's immigration…

Brazil-China dealmaking sends a message to Washington

As Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives in China today, his vi…

IMF: Banking crisis boosts risks and dims outlook for world economy

At the start of the year, economists and corporate leaders expressed optimism t…

Leaked Pentagon documents provide snapshot of US intelligence officials watching China

A set of highly classified Pentagon documents that leaked online in recent week…

Cyclone Ilsa gathering strength off Western Australia

A major cyclone is intensifying off the coast of Western Australia with warning…

Military exercises suggest China is getting 'ready to launch a war against Taiwan,' Taiwanese foreign minister tells CNN

One day after China simulated "joint precision strikes" on Taiwan dur…

A little-known drug brought billions to Syria's coffers. Now it's a bargaining chip

A highly addictive drug that became Syria's economic lifeline over a decade…

UN tells Afghan staff to stay home after Taliban bans women from working with the organization

The United Nations has instructed all of its personnel in Afghanistan to stay a…

What happened when a couple bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuk…

Around 100 people killed after Myanmar junta attack on village, shadow government says

Around 100 people, including women and children, have been killed after Myanmar…

Italian Coast Guard escorting 1,200 migrants on boats in Mediterranean Sea

The Italian Coast Guard is escorting a boat carrying 400 migrants in the Medite…

Sandstorm hits Beijing and northern China for the fourth time in a month

A severe sandstorm has cloaked Beijing and China's northeastern regions for…

How electric tuk-tuks could become a 'virtual power plant' for this country

The streets of Dhaka are filled with constant clamor. Among the chorus of honki…

Wall Street says bad news is no longer good news. Here's why

There's been a seismic shift in investor perspective: Bad news is no longer…

China appears to simulate first aircraft carrier strike on Taiwan

For the first time, the Chinese navy appears to have simulated strikes by aircr…

Boat carrying 400 migrants adrift in Mediterranean sea for at least 24 hours

A boat carrying around 400 migrants is adrift in the Mediterranean Sea between …

Two prominent Chinese civil rights lawyers jailed for more than a decade for subversion

Lawyer Xu Zhiyong has spent nearly two decades fighting for human rights in Chi…

US Navy sails near South China Sea island militarized by China

The US Navy has sent a destroyer close to a contested island in the South China…

Up to 10 people trapped after building collapses in Marseille

Between four and 10 people are believed to be trapped under rubble in the south…

Toxic fume warning after fire breaks out at Hamburg warehouse

Residents in the German city of Hamburg have been warned of heavy smoke and pos…

At least 44 killed in Burkina Faso attacks

At least 44 civilians were killed in two separate attacks on villages in northe…

Elderly Ukrainians and pets stay put in the abandoned east

"God protects me," says 73-year-old Tamara. She's one of the few …

Northern Ireland's 'peace babies' say sectarianism lives on, thwarting progress

Cori Conlon grew up thinking Protestants were "the bad guys." from …

China carries out 'simulated' precision attacks on Taiwan targets

China said Sunday it was simulating precision attacks on key targets in Taiwan …

China jails man who scared chickens to death

There's an old Chinese saying that goes: "Kill the chicken to scare th…

Iran installs cameras to ID women breaking dress code

Iranian authorities are to use cameras in public places to identify women who v…

Italian tourist killed in Israel car-ramming attack

An Italian tourist was killed and seven people wounded in a car-ramming attack …

Glut of cheap Ukrainian grain sparks farmers' protests

Farmers in central and eastern Europe protested this week against the impact of…

China military rehearses 'encircling' Taiwan after US Speaker visit

• DOJ opens investigation into leaks of apparent classified US military documen…

Zelensky shares Iftar with Muslim soldiers in 'new tradition of respect'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared Iftar with Ukrainian Muslim soldi…

China hasn't given extensive aid to Russia's war effort in Ukraine, US Treasury officials say

While China and Russia have strengthened ties since the Kremlin's brutal in…

Russia charges Wall Street Journal's Evan Gershkovich with espionage

Russian investigators have formally charged Wall Street Journal reporter Evan G…

This community in southern Mexico has defied the gender binary for generations

In the town of Juchitán de Zaragoza, located on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in M…

China sanctions US organizations for hosting Taiwan leader during stopover

China has slapped sanctions on two American organizations that hosted Taiwan…

What happened when a couple bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuk…

Samsung to cut chip production after posting lowest profit in 14 years

Samsung Electronics said on Friday it would make a "meaningful" cut t…

Japan is running out of space to bury chickens culled over bird flu

Japan has lost so many chickens to bird flu, it's now running out of land t…

Saudi and Iranian Foreign Ministers meet in Beijing to discuss resumption of diplomatic ties

Saudi Arabia's and Iran's Foreign Ministers met in Beijing on Thursday …

Male Afghan UN workers stay home in solidarity after Taliban bans female staff

Afghan men working for the United Nations in Kabul will stay home in solidarity…

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern gives rousing farewell speech: 'You can lead. Just like me'

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said farewell to politics Wedn…

Smoke from forest fires blankets northern Thailand in thick pollution

Smoke from fires in northern Thailand is making it hard to breathe, and at leas…

A sunken oil tanker is threatening biodiversity in the Philippines. And it could take months to contain

A slow moving environmental catastrophe is unfolding in a marine ecosystem home…

Russia hawks exploit blogger's death to demand executions and an even harsher crackdown on dissent

The killing of Russian military journalist Vladlen Tatarsky has set off angry d…

Job openings shrank more than expected in February in a positive sign for the Fed

America isn't taking down all of its "help wanted" signs just yet…

Clashes erupt inside the al-Aqsa mosque after Israeli forces enter

Israeli police clashed with Palestinians inside the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem…

Husband of former Scottish First Minister arrested over party finances investigation

The husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Peter Murrell, w…

Opinion: Why did we ever think scooters were a good idea?

The people of Paris have spoken loud and clear: get electric scooters off of ou…

Man sentenced for abducting girl from family's tent at remote Australian campsite

A man who admitted abducting a four-year-old girl from a remote campsite in Wes…

Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war

A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election…

Dior stages spectacular runway show in India

Dior hosted a landmark runway show in Mumbai on Thursday, a move nodding both t…

Malaysia scraps mandatory death penalty, natural-life prison terms

Malaysia's parliament on Monday passed sweeping legal reforms to remove the…

Australia bans TikTok on federal government devices

Australia has joined other countries in banning the use of TikTok on devices us…

Chinese spy balloon was able to transmit information back to Beijing

• McCarthy to meet with Taiwan's president in California on Wednesday fro…

Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin concedes election

Finland's left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin conceded defeat on Sunday in…

Erdogan's political fate may be determined by Turkey's Kurds

Turkey's persecuted pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a kingmaker in the cou…

This is one of the worst times to buy a car in decades. Here's why

It has almost never been as hard to buy a new or used car in the United States …

Experts: this is the best cash back card of 2022

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Police investigating reports of Liverpool bus attack after Manchester City match

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is investigating reports that Liverpool's t…

Sex workers in Amsterdam are protesting new rules in the red-light district

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'This is a social emergency': Thousands protest in Portugal over housing crisis

Thousands of people took to the streets of Lisbon and other cities across Portu…

Italian government seeks to penalize the use of English words

Italians who use English and other foreign words in official communications cou…

Two flight attendants file lawsuit, claim they were assaulted by former Lebanese PM Saad Hariri

Two flight attendants claim they were sexually assaulted by then Prime Minister…

The fatal mauling of 4-year-old forces India to grapple with stray dog problem

For nearly a minute, the 4-year-old boy attempts to valiantly escape the hungry…

Climate activists pour black liquid into popular Italian fountain

A group called Ultima Generazione or Last Generation have poured what they desc…

8 bodies discovered by police and Canadian Coast Guard in a Mohawk Nation territory near US border

Police in Canada said Friday they have recovered eight bodies in Akwesasne, the…

13 killed in crush while waiting for food donations in Pakistan's Karachi

At least 13 people were killed and 10 others injured Friday in a crush among pe…

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