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Crime June 20, 2023

Andrew Tate indicted on rape, human trafficking charges in Romania

Social media star Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan and two Romanian women were charged with allegedly forming a criminal group to commit human trafficking.

South Korea June 19, 2023

South Korean true crime fan allegedly kills, dismembers tutor ‘out of curiosity’

A true crime obsessed woman in South Korea disguised herself as a schoolchild before she allegedly stabbed and dismembered a tutor in an attempt to commit the "perfect crime."

Central America June 16, 2023

Environmental activist shot to death in Honduras 6 months after activist brother slain

An environmental activist was fatally shot by two unidentified assailants Thursday at his family's residence in northern Honduras. The victim's brother was shot in a similar attack.

Germany June 15, 2023

German police arrest American tourist for shoving two women down a ravine, killing one, near famous castle

An American man is in German custody for allegedly shoving two fellow American tourists down a steep slope, killing one of them near the Neuschwanstein Castle.

Japan June 14, 2023

18-year-old army trainee in Japan fatally shoots 2 fellow soldiers at firing range

While Japan has been known for its safety, high-profile violence has occurred in recent years. On Wednesday, a teenage army trainee shot and killed two fellow soldiers at an army base.

China June 13, 2023

Chinese lending rate cut generates 3% oil price hike

Global oil prices rose by over 3% Tuesday as China's central bank lowered a short-term lending rate for the first time in nearly a year.

Asia June 12, 2023

Pakistan celebrates arrival of first shipment of discounted Russian crude oil in landmark deal

The Pakistani government expressed its delight Monday as the initial consignment of discounted crude oil from Russia arrived, marking a significant milestone in the bilateral agreement.

Turkey June 9, 2023

Erdogan appoints former US banking executive to head central bank

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday named Hafize Gaye Erkan, the U.S.-based former First Republic Bank executive, as the next director of Turkey's central bank.

Mexico June 9, 2023

Mexico to require employer-provided internet, ergonomic chairs for remote workers

Mexico's Labor Department issued new rules Friday, mandating employers subsidize internet costs and ergonomic chairs for their remote workers.

Mexico June 8, 2023

Another Venezuelan migrant charged in deadly Mexican detention center fire

A federal judge in Mexico has pressed charges against another Venezuelan migrant for his alleged involvement in the fatal fire that occurred in a migrant detention center.