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May 22, 2024

UK man charged with collaborating with Hong Kong intelligence service found dead

One of three men in the United Kingdom charged with collaborating with the Hong Kong intelligence service was found dead in an England park. Investigations into his death are ongoing.

May 22, 2024

Top Vietnamese security official sworn in as president, worrying human rights groups

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president. Human rights groups worry Lam could further suppress citizens' liberties.

May 22, 2024

British lawmaker returns to Parliament after losing his hands and feet to sepsis

A British lawmaker returned to work in the House of Commons after a six-month absence due to sepsis, which led to the amputation of his hands and feet.

May 22, 2024

Chinese citizen journalist who was imprisoned for reporting on COVID outbreak is released

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released from a Chinese prison after serving four years for charges related to reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak.

May 22, 2024

Denmark implements temporary ban on Bandidos motorcycle club, citing violence

Danish police have imposed a temporary ban on the Danish arm of the Bandidos motorcycle club due to their history of violence, according to authorities.

May 22, 2024

Ukraine forced to institute rolling blackouts as Russian attacks on power grid persist

Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid have forced Ukrainian leaders to institute nationwide rolling blackouts. Power shortages could worsen as need spikes in the summer and winter.

May 21, 2024

Petrochemical company fined more than $30 million for 2019 explosions near Houston

The U.S. Justice Department said a Texas petrochemical company has agreed to pay more than $30 million over two explosions in 2019 that injured workers and forced thousands to evacuate.

May 21, 2024

Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89

Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning 'Godfather Part II' producer who helped launch the careers of Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson, has died at age 89 at his home in California.

May 21, 2024

Mississippi woman pleads guilty to stealing government funds

Mississippi woman Misty Burgess pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally taking unemployment benefits in 2020 using the information of her sister, who was incarcerated at the time.

May 21, 2024

Report says there was 'utter chaos' during search for Maine gunman, including intoxicated deputies

The search for the gunman who killed 18 people in Maine's deadliest mass shooting last October included intoxicated deputies and others who showed up to the scene in civilian clothes.