World Regions - Page 109

April 23, 2026

Bachelorette party goes too far and tourist damages Italian statue trying to touch its 'private parts'

A tourist at a bachelorette party allegedly scaled Florence's Fountain of Neptune to grab the statue's private parts, damaging the historic artwork.

April 23, 2026

Mexican Mafia turned American neighborhoods into ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ with murders, kidnappings, drugs: feds

Federal authorities announced a sweeping takedown of an alleged Mexican Mafia network in Southern California, charging over 40 in an Orange County crime ring.

April 23, 2026

Iran escalates Hormuz 'tit-for-tat,' seizes ship tied to billionaire close to Trump, Macron

Analysts say the IRGC seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in a tit-for-tat move after a U.S. naval blockade and seizure of an Iranian ship.

April 23, 2026

Trump: Why would I use a nuclear weapon?

President Donald Trump responds to a reporter’s question about whether he would use a nuclear weapon against Iran while speaking from the Oval Office.

April 23, 2026

President Trump says he is looking forward to the upcoming visit from King Charles

President Donald Trump previews a state visit from King Charles and Queen Camilla.

April 23, 2026

Italy rules out replacing Iran in World Cup: 'Qualification is done on the pitch'

Italian officials called a reported plan by a Trump envoy to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup "shameful" and "not appropriate" for the tournament.

April 23, 2026

Ships seized by Iranians 'armed to the teeth' along Strait of Hormuz have been taken toward port: report

The two container ships seized by Iran this week in the Strait of Hormuz have been moved toward the port of Bandar Abbas along the key waterway, a report said.

April 23, 2026

Landlords allegedly posting 'Muslim-only' apartment ads in violation of country's equality act: report

Some London landlords are reportedly advertising 'Muslim-only' rental listings on Facebook and other platforms, allegedly violating Britain's Equality Act.

April 23, 2026

WWE to hold premium live event in Saudi Arabia amid Iran ceasefire

WWE announces Night of Champions in Riyadh on June 27 after the Trump administration brokered a ceasefire with Iran amid Middle East tensions.

April 23, 2026

Finish the job: Why a half war with Iran is the most dangerous outcome

Iran's regime strategy relies on patience and survival after U.S. military strikes. An analysis argues six measures are needed to prevent future threats.