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May 29, 2023

7 appear in Northern Irish court for policeman's attempted murder

Seven men, ranging in age from 28 to 72, appeared in a Northern Irish court Monday on attempted murder charges relating to the February shooting of a police officer.

May 28, 2023

Venice mystery: Italian police investigating bright green liquid in Grand Canal

Italian authorities are investigating Venice's famed Grand Canal after the appearance of a phosphorescent green liquid patch on Sunday.

May 28, 2023

Turkey’s Erdogan declares victory in presidential election after contentious campaign

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in Turkey's presidential election Sunday, extending his authoritarian rule for a third decade.

May 28, 2023

3 things I want my children to know this Memorial Day

Most of us experience war only from the news, books or movies. On Memorial Day, It’s hard to grasp what those who fight for our freedom actually go through.

May 27, 2023

Killer whales may be attacking boats as revenge for injured matriarch: scientists

One female orca may have taught other adults, with younger orcas picking up the behavior from watching the adults perform these coordinated attacks on boats.

May 26, 2023

Polish lawmakers look to investigate Russian influence in move opponents say targets ex-PM

Polish lawmakers on Friday passed a bill establishing a state committee to investigate Russian influence, which critics say unfairly targets the nation's opposition leader.

May 26, 2023

Germany denies chancellor's criticism of climate protestors incited raids

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's spokesman on Friday denied that his boss' criticism of Last Generation climate activists may have led to raids on them this week.

May 26, 2023

English couple sentenced to life in prison for murdering baby son in case of "unimaginable cruelty"

An English couple who fought to regain custody of their son from child services was sentenced to life in prison for murder after fatally abusing the 10-month-old.

May 26, 2023

British Cycling bars transgender females from competing against biological women

After a nine-month review, British Cycling announced Friday a new policy that will bar transgender females from competing against biological women.

May 26, 2023

Court suspends euthanization order for bear involved in fatal attack

A bear that is responsible for the death of a runner last month in Italy's Alps has been spared for now by an administrative court. The bear was found April 18 after an ongoing search.