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World October 4, 2023

Swiss writer who called journalist 'fat lesbian' sentenced to 60 days in prison, LGBTQ groups applaud decision

A Swiss court has sentenced a writer and polemicist to two months behind bars after he called a journalist a "fat lesbian" in a video, a move that is illegal in the country.

Africa October 3, 2023

Malnutrition and hunger grip south Sudanese children fleeing Sudan's violence

The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has reported that a significant proportion of children arriving in South Sudan from Sudan are suffering from malnutrition.

United Kingdom October 3, 2023

England takes drastic action on student cellphones amid slew of concerns: 'Positive and progressive step'

France, Italy and Finland have already implemented bans of their own, citing performance issues and lack of focus among students as justification for the measures.

Africa October 3, 2023

Congolese military colonel sentenced to death, soldiers convicted in connection with protester deaths

A military tribunal issued a death sentence to a Congolese military colonel and found three soldiers guilty in connection with the deaths of over 50 people participating in protests.

Israel October 3, 2023

Israel ambassador warns UN 'contaminated' by antisemitism, says peace with Saudis can 'transform' region

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan argued in an interview with Fox News Digital that there are numerous examples of antisemitism within the U.N.

Caribbean October 2, 2023

UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs

A multinational force led by Kenya will be deployed to troubled Haiti in order to combat rampant gang violence and insecurity. It marks the first such move in over 20 years.

VIDEO October 1, 2023

Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan sounds off about antisemitism at the UN

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan talked about problems with antisemitism at the UN, the threat of a nuclear Iran, and Israel's relationship with President Biden.

China October 1, 2023

China escapes unscathed following world leaders UN summit: 'Exhaustion has set in'

Critics allege that China's hypocrisy goes unchecked because of the hunger for the Chinese market and its value to the global economy, even as it commits alleged human rights abuses.

New Hampshire September 29, 2023

New Hampshire project to protect 3,700 acres of forest

A conservation project has been completed to protect two forests near New Hampshire, the Shelburne Valley Forest and the Bald Cap Peak Forest.

Israel September 29, 2023

Netanyahu warns of potential 'eruption of AI-driven wars' that could lead to 'unimaginable' consequences

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned world leaders must act to ensure artificial intelligence is used to make the world prosperous, not for AI-driven wars.