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Knife attacker in Germany kills two, including child

A knife attacker in Germany killed a two-year-old child and a man and seriously wounded two other people on Wednesday, said police, who arrested an Afghan suspect at the scene.

Simmering anger as Turkey buries ski hotel fire victims

Anger was growing in Turkey on Thursday as allegations piled up that negligence played a role in the deaths of 76 people who perished when a huge fire swept through a luxury ski resort hotel in northern Turkey.

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China's viral wild boar hunters attract fame and concern

In the frigid night of China's Qinling mountains, hunters with huge social media followings scour the landscape in pursuit of wild boars menacing local farmers' livelihoods.

Forgotten but not gone: Covid keeps killing, five years on

Five years since Covid-19 started upending the world, the virus is still infecting and killing people across the globe -- though at far lower levels than at the height of the pandemic.

Rescuers search for survivors after quake in China's Tibet kills at least 126

Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people.

Mexicans offered $1,300 to hand in a machine gun

Mexico's government plans to offer up to $1,300 for people who hand in firearms including machine guns and assault rifles under a citizen disarmament program aimed at reducing violent crime.

Don't eat your Christmas tree, warns Belgium food agency

Some things may go without saying, but just in case... Belgium's food agency issued a public health warning as the festive season wrapped up Tuesday: don't eat your Christmas tree.

Wildfire sparks panicked evacuations in Los Angeles suburb

A fast-moving wildfire in a Los Angeles suburb burned buildings and sparked panicked evacuations Tuesday as "life threatening" winds whipped the region.

Former Cambodian opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok: Thai media

A former Cambodian opposition MP and French citizen was shot dead by a gunman on a motorcycle in Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai media reported.

UK government urges cricket chiefs to 'deliver on own rules' after Afghanistan boycott calls

The UK government says the International Cricket Council should "deliver on their own rules" relating to women's participation as the England men's team resist calls to boycott their upcoming match against Afghanistan.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 126 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people and damaged thousands of buildings on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

France remembers Charlie Hebdo attacks 10 years on

France on Tuesday marked 10 years since an Islamist attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion.

South Korea rival parties form plane crash task force

South Korea's rival parties agreed Tuesday to form a joint task force to probe the recent Jeju Air plane crash that left 179 people dead, as the transport minister offered to resign over the tragedy.

Georgians hold anti-government protest on Orthodox Christmas

Thousands of Georgians marched through the streets of Tbilisi late on Monday on Orthodox Christmas Eve, gathering in front of parliament for a 40th day of anti-government demonstrations.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 95 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

S. Korea rival parties form plane crash task force despite political turmoil

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties agreed on Tuesday to form a joint parliamentary task force to probe the recent Jeju Air plane crash that left 179 people dead.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 53 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 53 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 32 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A powerful earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 32 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

Judge rejects Trump request to delay hush money sentencing

A New York judge on Monday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's request to delay sentencing set for later this week in his hush money case.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spends final day in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on Monday spent his final day as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faces final day in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will officially step down on Monday as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case.

Frontage Announces Co-CEO Promotions

Frontage Holdings Corporation today announced that Dr. Abdul Mutlib has decided to step aside from his current role as CEO of the company to facilitate the Company's leadership succession planning and that Chief Strategy Officer Dr. Wentao Zhang and President Dr. John Lin have been promoted to Co-CEOs of the company effective today. Going forward, Dr. Mutlib will assume an advisory role as the Chief Scientific and Strategy Officer, ensuring smooth transition and business continuity. Dr. Mutlib will remain committed to Frontage for at least a year, advising and supporting the Frontage leadership team, contribute to Frontage's growth plans across various business units, and participate in business development, especially in early drug discovery and development.

New Orleans attacker had recorded street using Meta glasses: FBI

The man accused of the ramming attack that killed 14 revelers on a crowded New Orleans street had earlier visited the city on apparent reconnaissance missions, once recording the location using camera-equipped glasses, investigators said Sunday.

Albanian Orthodox archbishop in critical condition

The head of the Albanian Orthodox Church, who was airlifted to a hospital in Athens due to complications from a virus, is in a critical condition, the Evangelismos hospital said Sunday.

Red Cross says determining fate of Syria's missing 'huge challenge'

Determining the fate of those who went missing during Syria's civil war will be a massive task likely to take years, the president of the International Committee for the Red Cross said.

South Koreans protest in snow as Yoon arrest deadline nears

Thousands of South Korean protesters braved a snowstorm Sunday over suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol who was still resisting arrest over a failed martial law bid less than 48 hours before the warrant expires.

Judge to sentence Trump before inauguration in hush money case

The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case on Friday set sentencing for 10 days before his January 20 inauguration and said he was not inclined to impose jail time.

French police to face trial for 'suffocating' death

Three police officers will be tried in Paris for the involuntary homicide of a man who repeatedly said "I'm suffocating" during his arrest in January 2020, a source close to the case told AFP Friday.

South Korean investigators abandon arrest of President Yoon

South Korean investigators abandoned their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence on Friday over a failed martial law bid, citing safety concerns after a standoff with his security team.

South Korea begins lifting Jeju Air wreckage after fatal crash

South Korean investigators on Friday began lifting the wreckage of the Jeju Air plane that crashed five days ago, killing 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil, AFP reporters saw.

South Korea investigators call off arrest of President Yoon

South Korean investigators called off their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday over a failed martial law bid, citing safety concerns after a standoff with his security team.

South Korea to lift Jeju Air plane tail after fatal crash

South Korea was set Friday to move the tail section of the Jeju Air plane that crashed last week, killing 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil, officials said.

US court blocks Biden-era net neutrality rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration.

Iran artist's vision for culture hub enlivens rustic district

In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighbourhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces.

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