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Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead in South Africa.

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels assert to have captured Bukavu in Eastern Congo, raising concerns about the city's control.

Journalists from AP barred from Oval Office and Air Force One for refusing to use 'Gulf of America' name.

A fire broke out in a hotel construction site in Busan, South Korea, resulting in 6 deaths and 25 injuries.

North Korea criticizes US-South Korea defense cooperation, warns against reckless actions. Tensions rise in the region.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expresses dissatisfaction with Google renaming Mexico Gulf as America Gulf, considers legal action.

Thailand gears up for influx of rescued cyber slaves from Myanmar after shutting down illegal online operations.

North Korea's demolition of its reunification center for separated families raises tensions with South Korea.

A fishing boat named Jaeseongho capsized off the coast of Jeju Island, South Korea, with 10 crew members onboard. 5 crew members have been rescued while 5 are still missing.

Owen L., a 23-year-old man, admits to panicking when 11-year-old Louise started screaming before he killed her in a forest near Paris.

Google has removed some special months and days targeted by President Trump's administration from its calendar app.

The 23-year-old suspect arrested in the murder case of the French girl Louise (11) has confessed, according to the French prosecutor.

A recent report on international relations highlights increasing trust in Turkey, especially in Western countries, ahead of the 61st Munich Security Conference.

Football Australia introduces a new national second-tier competition, the Australian Championship, featuring 16 teams from around Australia.

Scientist sheds light on spooky phenomena surrounding a railroad track in South Carolina.

A teacher in South Korea confessed to stabbing and killing an 8-year-old student in Daejeon city.

Google Maps now displays the name Gulf of America instead of Gulf of Mexico in the United States.

Google complies with President Trump's request to change the name of the Mexico Gulf to America Gulf on its map application in the US.

Oil and gas giant BP reports significantly lower profit, CEO announces cost-saving 'fundamental reset', buys own shares worth $1.75 billion.

Positive shift in perceptions towards Turkey according to Munich Security Report 2025 survey results.

French police have arrested a third suspect in the investigation into the murder of an 11-year-old girl.

A mother and her son have been arrested in connection with the death of 11-year-old Louise in France.

FBI warns to delete all messages as scam messages spread across the US, raising concerns about Chinese cybercriminals.

The movement of a giant iceberg in the Southern Ocean alarms scientists, raising concerns about ecosystem threats and climate change.

An explosion in a fuel storage tank in South Korea resulted in 1 fatality and 1 injury.

Two Israeli hostages freed by Hamas were devastated to discover their families were killed during the attack.

Recent lava flow at Mount Etna in Italy's south sparks fear as intermittent ash eruptions continue.

Populist and far-right leaders from Europe, inspired by US President Trump, convene in Madrid to promote 'Make Europe Great Again' agenda.

US President Donald Trump offers conflicting sentiments towards Prince Harry's residency in America amidst tensions with Meghan Markle.

The United States has decided to halt aid to South Africa due to disputes over land law, Israel-related court case, and close ties with Iran.