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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had a second surgery after a brain hemorrhage.

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found antibodies against the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu, in horses. The findings, published in the scientific journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, raise concerns as they could indicate the virus spreading silently in horses.

An engineer, inspired by a serial killer, poisoned his sick friend with thallium-laced tiramisu in hospital. How did it end?

A shocking case of abuse and murder in the UK leaves a 10-year-old girl dead and her father and stepmother convicted of the crime.

Patients with a mysterious illness in Congo also test positive for malaria, raising concerns of multiple diseases being present.

Greenpeace has agreed to pay a €363,000 settlement to Shell in order to end legal action over protest against oil rig. The organization will refrain from demonstrating at three Shell oil and gas fields in the North Sea for the next five years.

Asma al-Assad, the former first lady of Syria, is known for her sharp thorns and ruthless pursuit of power. Learn more about the controversial figure and her tumultuous rise to prominence.

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.

A goat skull that accompanied Napoleon on board the ship Bellerophon has been auctioned for 5,000 pounds at the British auction house Hansons, making it around 8,000 euros. The unique skull belonged to the ship's goat that provided milk to Napoleon and his entourage.

Israel expresses concerns about the rise of rebel forces dominated by jihadists following the fall of the Syrian regime and takes actions to secure the region.

During a recent meeting in Paris, Donald Trump praised Prince William's appearance, stating that he looked very handsome and complimenting him on his looks. Trump also discussed health issues within the royal British Family during the conversation.

French footballer Kylian Mbappé stated that he is not worried about a potential rape case in Stockholm as he has not received a summons. He emphasized his love for the French national team in a recent interview.

As the Syrian regime faces collapse again in the face of jihadist rebels, reports suggest that the family of President Bashar al-Assad has sought refuge in Russia. However, doubts remain over whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to 'save' his ally Assad.

The Islamist Taliban in Afghanistan reportedly banned women from pursuing a medical education, raising concerns about the impact on healthcare services.

President-elect Donald Trump has once again expressed his support for Pete Hegseth, whom he previously nominated as Secretary of Defense.

A veertigtal heads of state and government officials, including Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelenski, are set to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was devastated by a fire in April 2019.

President Joe Biden and his staff are discussing the possibility of granting preemptive pardons to individuals who may face hostility from a new Trump administration.

Israel is facing increasing international criticism following a new report by Amnesty accusing the country of genocide in Gaza. Find out how Israel is responding to these accusations.

Shell merges its UK oil and gas units with Norwegian producer Equinor to create the largest independent producer in the UK North Sea.

Former nurse Lucy Letby, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the deaths of babies and attempted murders, has been questioned about other suspicious deaths.

Incoming American President Donald Trump is considering Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida as a replacement for Pete Hegseth, whom he previously appointed to be the Minister of Defense in his cabinet.

Outrage and criticism have erupted in the US following President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden, with Democrats accusing the president of providing special treatment to his family.

At least 143 people have died in the past month in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an unknown disease. The disease has been contained in the Kwango province, southwest of the DRC's capital Kinshasa. The Congolese government has dispatched a medical team to conduct further research, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Thai police used a cart to transport two intoxicated tourists safely back to their hostel on Koh Phi Phi Island in Thailand.

A 100-year-old former German SS guard might face prosecution for his alleged atrocities committed during the World War II.

Bear, a retired British police dog, successfully locates a missing man leading to a heartwarming reunion.

Fans of the classic British automaker Jaguar are expressing disapproval over the company's new 'Pink Panther-Jaguar' models, signaling a shift in design direction.

The anonymous house doctor of Dominique Pelicot played down his own role in the case, stating 'He would have succeeded anyway'.

Two youths in Belgium have been sentenced to eighteen months in prison and an 800 euro fine for stealing an ambulance in Antwerp.

A mysterious plane stowaway, who hopped from toilet to toilet on a Delta Airlines flight and was escorted off at Charles de Gaulle, claims to have been poisoned by the Russian secret service.