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The twisted tale of the alleged Russian smuggler floated as a potential prisoner swap

When a Russian attorney for Paul Whelan, the American arrested in Moscow on espionage charges, suggested to ABC News that Whelan could be traded for a Russian imprisoned in America, he floated […]
South Korean president optimistic on progress toward denuclearization

South Korean President Moon Jae-in painted a rosy picture of the ongoing denuclearization process on his nation’s peninsula and said a second summit between leaders from the U.S. and North Korea could […]
Dozens dead, over 500 injured as tsunami hits Indonesia following volcanic eruption

Scores were dead and hundreds more injured in Indonesia early Sunday as a tsunami hit the island nation following a volcanic eruption. Forty-three people were killed and 584 injured as the wave […]
Foodies across the globe are taking part in the ‘fire noodle challenge’

An instant noodle from South Korea has gone global. The noodle, officially called buldak ramen, became popular in Seoul after YouTube users took on the “fire noodle challenge,” which requires a person […]
Chinese scientist who claimed controversial human gene editing is reportedly missing

Chinese scientist He Jiankui has not been seen in public since a high-profile presentation last week at an international conference in Hong Kong in which he claimed to have produced the world’s […]
‘Dark day for freedom’: Soros-affiliated university quits Hungary

Central European University has announced it will leave Budapest for Vienna next year after a protracted legal and rhetorical battle with the Hungarian government, in what is the first case of a […]
The Fight Against AIDS Isn't a Sprint — It's a Marathon

Many marathon runners will agree: mile 22 is the hardest. At the beginning of the race, adrenaline powers the body. The excitement and fear of the daunting challenge ahead provide the fuel […]
Karaoke-loving South Koreans are singing along to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

It’s not your typical South Korean screening. Moviegoers tap their feet, dance along and even scream at the top of their lungs — all not usually allowed in theaters — to Queen’s […]
Teenagers are boiling used sanitary pads and nappies to get high

Teenagers in Indonesia are boiling used sanitary pads and drinking the resulting liquid in attempts to get high, it today emerged. The bizarre new craze has reportedly gripped youths looking for a […]
Man launches legal battle to become 20 years younger

They say you’re only as young as you feel, but a 69-year-old Dutchman is attempting to make it official after submitting a formal request to become 20 years a younger. Emile Ratelband, […]
US national security adviser in Russia to announce end to nuclear treaty

U.S. national security adviser John Bolton has arrived in Moscow, where he is expected to tell Russian officials that America plans to withdraw from a historic nuclear arms treaty that dates to […]
Woman falls into shark tank during feeding time after door is left open

A woman tripped and fell into a SHARK TANK after the feeding hatch was left open. The unnamed woman was caught on camera as she fell into the glass-bottomed tank. Dramatic footage […]
No serious injuries initially reported as Boeing 737 lands in ocean near Micronesia

No serious injuries were reported among those traveling on a Boeing 737 that landed about 150 yards short of a runway off the coast of Micronesia, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. […]
A 400-year-old shipwreck has been found off the coast of Portugal

A 400-year-old ship believed to have sunk between 1575 and 1625 when returning from a trip to India was found off the coast of Portugal earlier this month. The wreckage was discovered […]
India to unveil world’s largest statue

The prime minister of India is set to unveil the world’s largest statue, dedicated to Sardar Patel, a nationalist who helped unite modern India after its independence from Britain, next month. The […]
Coffee giant Starbucks opening in Italy, the home of espresso

Starbucks is opening its first store in Italy, a bold effort to introduce an Americanized version of Italian coffee traditions. Interested in Starbucks? The Starbucks Reserve Roastery, one of the chain’s high-end […]
Economist Survey Ranks Vienna As Most Liveable City In The World

Austria’s capital, Vienna, has taken first place in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index, making it the most pleasant city to live in, reports Reuters. The results of the survey push […]
More Than 100 Constituencies That Backed Brexit Now Want To Remain In The E.U., According To New Analysis

More than 100 Westminster constituencies that voted to leave the E.U. in the 2016 referendum have now switched their support to stay, shows an analysis by the Observer, reported by The Guardian. […]
First pic of British tourist who racked up £36k fines in a £270k Lamborghini in Dubai… as it’s revealed he normally drives a Vauxhall Corsa mobility car

Farah Hashi, 25, racked up the whopping bill after borrowing the £270k Huracan supercar through friends while on holiday in the oil-rich Arab state. The dad-of-one from Newport, South Wales, is "mad […]
British tourist driving £270,000 Lamborghini racks up £35,000 in fines in THREE HOURS going at 150mph in Dubai

The 25-year-old was snapped by roadside cameras as he broke the limit 33 times in a £270,000 Lamborghini Huracan. The driver, who went for an early hours spin last week, is in […]

An Alberta man is facing a number of charges, including kidnapping, after RCMP say a woman was assaulted and forced […]

Assiniboine Park Zoo asking public to vote on name for baby gibbon

April 24, 2019

Name that gibbon! The Assiniboine Park Zoo’s newest white-handed gibbon is about to spend time outside to enjoy the warm […]

Sri Lanka attack shows ISIS is not 'Junior Varsity': counter-terror expert

April 24, 2019

ISIS militants are still masters of guerilla warfare, counter-terror expert warns after Sri Lanka massacre Former Israeli Special Forces soldier […]

Ukraine election: Why Russia could EXPLOIT new president Volodymyr Zelensky

April 24, 2019

The surprise winner, who was a star on the hit television show Servant of the People, took a resounding 73 […]

Amateur astronomer, 60, wins NASA prize for stunning photograph

April 24, 2019

Stargazer’s breath-taking image of Rosette Nebula some 5,000 light-years away from Guernsey home is chosen as NASA’s ‘Astronomy Picture Of […]

$1,500 in damages reported after Guelph police cruiser vandalized

April 24, 2019

Guelph police say officers are looking for a 45-year-old man after one of their cruisers was vandalized on Tuesday morning. […]