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August 27, 2020

Over $5.5M worth of cocaine found smuggled with yams and potatoes at UK airport

Yams are meant to be served with a Thanksgiving turkey, not pounds of cocaine.

August 25, 2020

Judge denies Epstein cohort Ghislaine Maxwell's bids to unmask identities of three accusers, move to gen pop in jail

A New York federal judge on Tuesday denied Jeffrey Epstein-cohort Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to unmask the identities of three of her alleged victims, calling the request "premature," but did agree to give her more access to discovery materials in her case. 

August 25, 2020

Scottish National Party leader's handling of coronavirus buoys support for independence

The staunch difference between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Leader of the Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon's approaches to handling the coronavirus pandemic has brought about a resurgence of political support for Scottish independence. 

August 24, 2020

UK's Boris Johnson urges parents to send children back to school as experts warn of low coronavirus risk

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging British parents to send their children to school next month when schools reopen in full, as the U.K.’s top medical experts have warned that children are more likely to be harmed by keeping them closed.

August 24, 2020

Dad recreates majority of McDonald's menu at home, and it looks just like the real thing

If you can’t get out to McDonald’s, just make your own.

August 21, 2020

Taylor Swift donates $30K to teen for college: ‘I am so inspired by your drive’

Taylor Swift donated to a low-income teenager in the United Kingdom so that she could go to college.

August 21, 2020

Hong Kong to begin mass COVID-19 testing Sept. 1

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced Friday that mass coronavirus testing will commence for the city's residents on Sept. 1, 2020.

August 20, 2020

Putin critic Alexei Navalny's 'poisoning' is the latest in a long line of alleged Kremlin-backed hits

Russian politician Alexei Navalny is fighting for his life Thursday afternoon, hooked up to a ventilator and in a coma after collapsing in an airplane bathroom. 

August 20, 2020

France offers to help Alexei Navalny after alleged poisoning as world leaders react

French President Emmanuel Macron has offered his country's help to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny following his alleged poisoning, while other world leaders reacted to the sudden illness of the vocal foe of President Vladimir Putin.

August 20, 2020

Ariana Grande concert attack: Manchester suicide bomber's ISIS-inspired brother sentenced to 55 years

The brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi has been sentenced to at least 55 years in prison for his role in the suicide bombing at the 2017 Ariana Grande concert.