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President Joe Biden has granted clemency or reduced sentences for nearly 1500 prisoners, emphasizing the importance of second chances.

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.

The incoming American president, Donald Trump, has selected Kari Lake as the director of the United States' official foreign broadcasting service, Voice of America.

Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defended his decision to declare a state of emergency in the country last week to investigate North Korean hacking within the election commission.

A deadly migrant route has claimed the lives of six individuals aboard fishing boats heading to the Canary Islands.

In eastern Germany, a family has lost ownership of their house after 85 years as the court ruled that the property was not rightfully theirs due to the forced sale by Jewish previous residents in 1939.

Syria's interim Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir urges Syrian refugees to come back, highlighting the country's regained pride and dignity.

North Korea has issued a response to the political turmoil in its neighboring South Korea, criticizing President Yoon Suk-yeol's actions. The North Korean news agency KCNA described the situation as chaotic, labeling South Korea as a 'gangster state.' This comes as the South Korean police raided President Yoon Suk-yeol's office.

The opposition in the South Korean parliament has filed a new motion on Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon declared a state of emergency on December 3, but had to retract it hours later under pressure from the legislature.

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.

Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun attempted suicide in a detention center using underwear, according to an official from the Ministry of Justice. Kim had resigned last Wednesday and was arrested on Sunday for his alleged role in declaring a state of emergency.

Several individuals, including actors and a football player, have sought refuge in Russia for various reasons and under different circumstances.

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.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to begin his long-awaited trial amidst escalating tensions in the region. The trial comes as Israel faces criticism for its actions in Syria, including accusations of violating international law.

Exploring the controversy surrounding 'ghost guns' and the use of homemade firearms in the United States and beyond.

Footage of Bidens allegedly ignoring Kamala Harris and her husband at an event raises questions about their relationship.

Australian media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has lost a legal battle with his own children over the succession of his companies. His plan to give equal power to all of his children has been challenged, leading to a family feud.

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.

Authorities in the United States have detained a man for questioning after the high-profile murder of insurance executive Brian Thompson in New York.

Syrian rebels uncover a vast underground tunnel network beneath Maher al-Assad's house in Damascus, potentially used for storing gold and weapons. The discovery raises questions about military infrastructure and hidden shelters in war-torn Syria.

Taiwan has raised its military readiness and started military exercises in response to the presence of Chinese warships near the island and restrictions imposed in Chinese airspace.

Russian state media reports that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has arrived in Moscow based on Kremlin sources, though the news is not confirmed by independent sources.

Divers from the New York Police Department are combing through the largest pond in Central Park in search of the weapon used to murder UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson.

The storm Darragh has tragically resulted in the loss of two lives in the United Kingdom. Thousands of homes across the country were left without power as a result.

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.

South Koreans took to the streets demanding the resignation of President Yoon Suk-yeol due to insufficient support for his impeachment.

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.

The police in St. Petersburg, Florida, have arrested a man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend dead over three years ago, thanks to an old TikTok video.

Iceland has granted permits to two ships to hunt whales for another five years. The permits allow for the capture of 209 common minke whales and 217 fin whales per year.