Dictators often seek refuge in certain countries for specific reasons. Some recent examples include the ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad finding asylum in Russia.
Two American astronauts, who were supposed to return to Earth in June, are now celebrating Christmas aboard the International Space Station (ISS). NASA shared a video of the celebration on their platform X.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to fly closer to the sun than any spacecraft in history, aiming to gather new insights into the sun's atmosphere.
A group of North Korean hackers has stolen over $300 million in cryptocurrencies on the DMM Bitcoin platform.
Turkish customs officials intercepted a living baby gorilla at Istanbul airport, surprising everyone. The gorilla was found in a wooden crate with air holes, wearing an old t-shirt.
Russian scientists have discovered a remarkably well-preserved baby mammoth in eastern Siberia.
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.
A shooting incident in the Brussels municipality of Anderlecht resulted in one person dead. The suspect is believed to have fled on foot with a heavy weapon, presumably a Kalashnikov.
At least 76 people have been confirmed dead on the island of Mozambique after the passage of cyclone Chido, which also caused considerable damage on the French island of Mayotte.
Researchers have discovered 27 new species, including a blobfish and an aquatic mouse, during an expedition in Peru.
A boy has wounded several students and a teacher with a knife at an elementary school in the Croatian capital Zagreb. The attacker has been apprehended, with reports suggesting a child may have died in the incident.
Researchers reveal new insights into the reconstruction of Stonehenge and its origins
An international team of paleontologists has discovered a fossil on Mallorca of an evolutionary relative of the first mammal. The finding could potentially rewrite a portion of evolutionary history.
Donald Trump's new hairstyle has sparked a debate among fans and critics. While some applaud the fresh look, others are more skeptical.
NASA has announced that the space mission of two stranded astronauts has been extended once again, now until spring.
The German election campaign heats up with a change in approach towards President Putin, as the CDU/CSU lead in polls.
Prince Andrew is embroiled in a new scandal involving a Chinese spy, causing outrage among the British public and frustration within his family. Despite the backlash, he also receives support from some who consider him 'genius'.
Five remaining Australians from the 'Bali Nine' drug smuggling group have been released by Indonesia after serving over 19 years in prison.
Niels Troost, a Dutch trader, has been included in the EU sanctions list for allegedly trading Russian oil above the price limit after its introduction.
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.
A French man who admitted to allowing his drugged wife to be raped by strangers has asked for forgiveness during his closing statement in court.
Suchir Balaji, a former researcher at OpenAI who exposed misconduct at the artificial intelligence company, has been found dead in his apartment in San Francisco.
A man has been arrested in Northern France for allegedly shooting and killing five people at and near a migrant camp. The bodies of two security guards and two migrants were discovered in Loon-Plage, near Dunkirk. Another victim's body was found in Wormhout, about 5 kilometers south.
A recent report by the trans-Atlantic think tank Henry Jackson Society criticizes the accuracy of the Palestinian Ministry of Health's figures regarding the death toll from the war in Gaza.
Residents of Thiberville, a small French village, receive a special Christmas gift as a millionaire leaves ten million euros to the community despite never having been there.
Italy has significantly raised fines for a range of traffic offences, aiming to tackle the high number of traffic fatalities in the country.
New Zealand's Scrabble phenomenon Nigel Richards has recently added another remarkable title to his long list of achievements by winning the tournament in Granada, Spain, despite not speaking a word of Spanish.
Residents of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, are expressing concerns over the rapid growth in tourism, particularly around the Christmas season.
Experts analyze the consequences of the unexpected downfall of the Assad regime in Syria and the impact on various international players.
The jihadist rebels have taken control in Syria, raising concerns about their level of radicalism and future actions. A look into the current situation and potential consequences.
