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Australia September 13, 2024

New online 'misinformation' bill slammed as 'biggest attack' on freedoms in Australia

The Australian government tried to push new laws on disinformation last year, but critics blasted the effort and forced officials to reconsider their approach to the issue.

VIDEO September 10, 2024

Kamala Harris accuses Trump of 'selling us out'

Vice President Kamala Harris comments on trade and tariffs at the ABC News Presidential Debate (Courtesy: ABC News).

US September 10, 2024

Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua take over Texas hotel, county officials work to shut down business

A hotel in Texas may be shut down by local officials after years of illegal activity from possible Tren de Aragua gang members occurred on the property.

CRIME September 5, 2024

Superyacht victims' cause of death was 'death by confinement,' autopsies show: report

Four victims who died when the Bayesian superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily, passed away after being trapped alive inside the ship’s cabins and their oxygen ran out, according to local reports.

Iran September 3, 2024

Iran slammed for record surge in executions of regime opponents: 'true face is on display'

The Iranian government has allegedly increased its use of executions as a means of intimidation to deter protests after authorities failed to prevent the Mahsa Amini protests from growing.

Russia August 31, 2024

Vladimir Putin to make first ICC member state visit since arrest warrant issued for alleged child abduction

Only countries that signed the Rome Statute remain subject to the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction, limiting Putin's movements internationally.

Germany August 29, 2024

German terror attack suspect identified as a Syrian refugee, chancellor vows to implement strict immigration

German authorities have identified a 26-year-old Syrian national as the perpetrator in the fatal knife attack that left three dead and eight wounded.

Arizona August 29, 2024

Wells Fargo employee found dead 4 days after clocking in at work: police

A Wells Fargo employee was found dead last week four days after clocking in for work at a Wells Fargo office in Tempe, Arizona, police said.

Israel August 28, 2024

Boy accidentally destroys 3,500-year-old artifact in Israeli museum

A young preschool-aged boy accidentally shattered a nearly 3,500-year-old jar predating the Bronze Age, while visiting a museum in Israel last Friday.

FOREIGN POLICY August 24, 2024

Russia, China compete with US for Arctic Circle dominion that could shape international trade for decades

Whoever can lay claim to the Arctic Circle will be able to exercise major economic advantages in trade and shipping along with potential energy boons.