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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, CEO of a fracking company in Colorado, as his choice for Secretary of Energy.

A South Korean man was arrested in Peru for attempting to smuggle over 300 tarantulas out of the country tied to his body. Security at Lima airport noticed 'noticeable bumps' and stopped him.

Discover five of the most unusual phobias that people may suffer from without feeling ashamed, including a fear of cooking, long words, holes, driving, and being touched.

Filipino authorities ordered the evacuation of more than 250,000 people as 'supertyphoon' Man-yi approaches. The storm is expected to bring severe winds and deadly storm surges.

Israeli authorities advised supporters not to attend the match in Paris and warned Israelis abroad not to wear identifiable Israeli or Jewish symbols.

Incidents of antisemitism have been increasing since October 7, 2023, causing concerns among Jewish communities globally.

President-elect Donald Trump is moving quickly to fill top positions in his new administration, including appointing Elon Musk to lead a new department focusing on streamlining federal bureaucracy.

A 22-year-old US military member, Jack Teixeira, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking secret information online. Teixeira accessed and shared hundreds of classified documents, including information on the war in Ukraine.

American senator Marco Rubio is being tipped as the new Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, with strong views on China, Iran, and NATO.

A fallen American soldier, Jeremiah P. Mahoney, who perished in World War II, is finally getting his name back after almost 80 years.

The Israeli National Security Council (NSC) has defended the absence of a travel warning for Amsterdam, stating that it had not received any information from other government agencies that could warrant such a warning.

The 29th edition of the UN Climate Summit (COP) starts in Baku where global climate plans will be negotiated.

Drug-related gang violence among French youth is on the rise, leading to alarming statistics and concerns among officials.

Authorities in Berlin demand strict consequences for those who attacked Jewish youth footballers in the German capital.

Iran rejects the US accusation of planning to assassinate President Donald Trump as 'totally baseless' and claims it is a conspiracy by Israel and other opponents to hinder US-Iran relations.

The outcome of the elections in the United States has led to disappointment among Democrats, as reflected in Google search queries. Searches related to 'moving to Australia' surged by 820 percent in the 24 hours following the initial results. However, it seems that the most popular destination for potential emigration among Americans is Canada or New Zealand. Searches for emigrating to Canada increased by 1270 percent, while those for New Zealand skyrocketed by almost 2000 percent. These search volumes are considered record-high by Google.

Amid the chaos caused by severe weather in Spain, politicians are pointing fingers at each other over the slow government response.

Lara Trump, a former bikini contest winner and smart fundraiser, has caught the attention of TV viewers as she rises within the Republican Party.

The thirty-year-old murder case of young mother Melanie, who was strangled, sees a breakthrough as the dader's identity is finally revealed.

With Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, the U.S. is embarking on a shift to the right, with changes expected in economic policy, immigration, and foreign affairs.

China showcases its latest military innovation, the J-35A stealth fighter, designed for aerial combat and mission execution with enhanced radar evasion capabilities.

The German Alternative for Germany (AfD) party announces it will cut ties with members who were recently arrested for allegedly planning to secede the state of Saxony from Germany.

As the US presidential election approaches, polls show a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with researchers being careful not to make the same mistakes as in previous elections.

Ukrainian defense officials accuse Google of accidentally leaking the locations of important military bases. The incident has caused frustration within the Ukrainian unit after images were released following a Google Maps update.

A 65-year-old hiker tragically passed away after falling 50 meters in the Hohenstein climbing paradise in Lower Saxony. The incident may have occurred when the man tried to relieve himself near one of the cliffs.

Eight individuals in eastern Germany were arrested for planning to violently separate the state of Saxony from the rest of the country, with ties to a far-right extremist terrorist group.

More than a hundred students at Canterbury University suffered from food poisoning, leading to chaotic scenes as they queued up for toilets, some forced to resort to windows and balconies to vomit.

Bloody brawl breaks out in a train near Paris as a revenge act between rivaling youngsters from neighboring villages.

Eight suspects, seven men and one woman, are standing trial in relation to the death of French teacher Samuel Paty, each accused of varying levels of involvement. Read on to learn about their roles in the tragic incident.

The southeast of Spain is being ravaged by heavy rainfall, causing severe flooding. At least 205 people have already died, with potentially thousands still missing.