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December 11, 2024

Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his own death, fleeing country charged with obstruction

Ryan Borgwardt faces a misdemeanor charge after he abandoned his wife and three children for Eastern Europe after allegedly faking his own drowning last summer.

December 11, 2024

Popular travel destination to hike hot springs 'bathing tax' in effort to tackle overtourism: report

Municipalities in Japan are considering raising bathing taxes at scenic hot springs locations while other cities discuss introducing a lodging tax in an attempt to curb overtourism.

December 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia confirmed as host of 2034 World Cup despite human rights concerns

FIFA confirmed Wednesday that Saudi Arabia, the only country to submit a bid, will host the World Cup in 2034 despite human rights concerns.

December 11, 2024

Hannah Kobayashi found after Mexico border crossing in month-long disappearance, family says

Hannah Kobayashi, 30, was reported missing on Nov. 11 and crossed into Mexico on Nov. 12; her family announced that she was "found safe" on Dec. 11.

December 11, 2024

Citing the Gospel, Pope Francis says migrants 'must be welcomed' and ‘integrated’

Pope Francis is calling on nations to welcome and integrate migrants as Europe and the United States struggles to cater to unprecedented levels of global mass migration.

December 11, 2024

Republicans looking for new ways to force through China crackdowns left out of yearly defense bill

After a number of China crackdown provisions failed to make it into the yearly defense bill, Republicans are working on ways to get them signed into law before the end of the year.

December 11, 2024

Return of Trump gives families of Gaza hostages new hope

Moshe Emilio Lavi, whose brother-in-law Omri Miran was taken hostage by Hamas last year, says families have new hope with President-elect Trump set to take over the White House.

December 11, 2024

Hundreds of tractors block central London streets as farmers protest tax change

An inheritance tax of up to 20 percent will be applied to British farms in 2026. Hundreds of farmers protested the new policy by blocking the streets of London with tractors Wednesday.

December 11, 2024

Floyd Mayweather addresses ‘rumors’ he was punched in attack by angry mob in London over Israel support

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather denied being physically assaulted during a confrontation with an angry mob in London this week that reportedly was instigated by his support of Israel.

December 11, 2024

North Korea condemns South Korea as 'fascist dictatorship' after martial law scare

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un denounced South Korea as a 'fascist dictatorship' following President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed attempt to impose martial law.