President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, aiming to prevent them from receiving a lethal injection under his successor Donald Trump.
Winning the lottery may seem like a dream come true, but for many, it turns into a nightmare. Numerous stories of lottery winners ending up in misery and tragedy raise questions about the true value of winning big money.
The city of Rome is facing challenges in preparing for the Roman Catholic Jubilee Year in 2025, despite the Vatican being ready for the event.
Police in the northern German city of Bremerhaven arrested a man on Sunday who threatened to commit "serious crimes" at the city's Christmas market in a TikTok video. Authorities stated that there is no danger to the residents. Further details about the arrest or the seriousness of the threats were not disclosed.
A woman was set on fire in a New York City subway while she was sleeping. Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for any information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect.
A small plane crashed in the center of the South Brazilian city of Gramado on Sunday, with authorities reporting ten occupants on board and no survivors. Fifteen people on the ground were taken to the hospital for treatment after inhaling smoke from the resulting fire.
A unique Christmas scene unfolded in a living room in the US as a striped owl entered a house in Arlington, Virginia through a chimney and settled on top of the Christmas tree. The animal shelter caring for the stray bird shared a beautiful photo of the 'Christmas owl'.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced jeers in Magdeburg following the tragic attack on the Christmas market. Read more about the reactions and aftermath of the incident in Magdeburg, Germany.
At least 22 people have died in a bus accident in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, according to local firefighters.
A car has driven into a Christmas market in German Magdeburg, confirmed by the spokesperson of the state government of Saxony-Anhalt. Several injuries reported.
The FBI has searched the home of a deputy mayor of Los Angeles on suspicion of making a false bomb threat at City Hall.
A tragic incident in Lunenburg County where a hunter lost his life after a shot bear fell from a tree on top of him.
The escape of Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad to Moscow was meticulously planned, ensuring his safety and comfort upon arrival in Russia.
Satellite images reveal the destruction caused by deadly cyclone Chido in Mayotte, with winds of over 220 kilometers per hour leaving a trail of death and devastation.
The Shark House, a popular Airbnb location in Oxford, is set to close down following a legal battle with the local council. The closure is expected to have implications for the tourism industry in the city.
Els van Doesburg, a Dutch-born politician, might take over as the mayor of Antwerp if Bart De Wever becomes the Belgian Prime Minister. Van Doesburg is known for her conservative views and strong opinions on various social issues.
Monte Napoleone in Milan has surpassed Fifth Avenue in New York City as the world's most expensive shopping street, with a rental price of 20,000 euros per square meter.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has been discharged from the hospital in São Paulo where he was admitted following a brain hemorrhage.
Two Russian oil tankers have been seriously damaged during a storm on the Black Sea, resulting in an oil leak and reportedly leading to the death of one crew member.
Police in Des Moines, Iowa, are investigating the abandonment of a bulldog found in a taped-up garbage bag near a railway viaduct.
The impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol in South Korea brings relief and joy to the nation, ending days of uncertainty and chaos.
The Georgian electoral college has appointed Micheil Kavelasjvili as the new president of the country. Kavelasjvili, a former professional footballer critical of Western influence in Georgia, is set to succeed Salome Zoerabisjvili.
French President Macron appoints the political veteran François Bayrou as the new Prime Minister of France to lead the country out of a political crisis and impasse.
An amusement ride collapsed in the British city of Birmingham, injuring eleven people. Two women were taken to the hospital.
Residents of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are expressing concerns over the rapid growth in tourism, particularly around the Christmas season.
An activist group in Rome has taken drastic measures against the tourism influx by sabotaging Airbnb key safes across the city.
The incoming American president, Donald Trump, has selected Kari Lake as the director of the United States' official foreign broadcasting service, Voice of America.
Five suspects ranging from 19 to 32 years old will face trial in Amsterdam for the violence surrounding the football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. The suspects are accused of various crimes, including open violence.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underwent surgery in a hospital in São Paulo following a brain hemorrhage. The 79-year-old president is expected to remain in the intensive care unit for two days.
Three individuals demanded 15 million euros from the former Formula 1 champion, Michael Schumacher, to prevent the publication of photos taken after his skiing accident.
