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October 3, 2024

2 teens detained following explosions near Denmark's Israeli Embassy

Two Swedish teenagers were detained Thursday on preliminary charges in connection with a pair of explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.

October 2, 2024

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange says he pleaded ‘guilty to journalism’ in order to be freed

In Julian Assange's first remarks since his release from prison in June, the WikiLeaks founder said he was freed after 5 years of incarceration because he 'pled guilty to journalism.'

October 2, 2024

Online voting in Alaska’s Fat Bear Week contest starts after an attack killed 1 contestant

Viewers will soon pick their favorite among a dozen brown bears in the annual Fat Bear Week contest at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

October 2, 2024

Chinese Communist Party marks 75 years of rule as economic, security threats persist

China is marking the 75th year of Communist Party rule. The state-controlled media reported on China's progress and stability, with no mention of the many challenges facing the nation.

September 30, 2024

Flooding, landslides kill nearly 200 in Nepal

At least 193 people have been confirmed dead following severe flooding and landslides in Nepal, where heavy weekend rainfall was reported.

September 30, 2024

Death toll rises to 18 in South Africa mass shootings, police say

The death toll from mass shootings at two houses on the same street in a South African village over the weekend has risen to 18, according to officials.

September 29, 2024

Associated Press called out for headline on death of terror leader: ‘Charismatic and shrewd’

Social media users pointed out that the Associated Press' obituary for deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah appeared to be nicer than its obituary of late U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe.

September 28, 2024

A far-right party is looking for a historic election win in Austria

Austria's far-right Freedom Party could win its first national election when the country votes on Sunday, but polls point to a close race in the parliamentary election.

September 28, 2024

Pope gets an earful from Belgian king and abuse victims over scandals and failures to respond

The king of Belgium and its prime minister ripped into the institution Pope Francis heads for covering up abuse and for the Catholic Church's views on women and the LGBTQ+ community.

September 26, 2024

Japanese court acquits longest-serving death row inmate in 1966 quadruple murder case

A Japanese court on Thursday found an 88-year-old former boxer not guilty in a retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder, reversing his long death row status.