World

Pope Francis's upcoming four-day visit to Belgium is turning into a star-studded event, but is also overshadowed by Belgian church scandals.

Iwao Hakamada, who was sentenced to death in 1968 for a quadruple murder, has been acquitted after serious doubts were raised about his confession, sparking concerns about Japan's legal system.

European Union's multi-billion spending in Africa to combat migration issues has been found to be largely ineffective, according to a critical report by the European Court of Auditors.

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has denied rumors of a romantic relationship with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after a photo surfaced of the two looking deeply into each other's eyes.

US presidential candidate Donald Trump is returning to Butler, Pennsylvania for a campaign rally on October 5, at the exact location where he survived an attack three months ago.

Christian Brückner, the main suspect in the disappearance case of Maddie McCann, reportedly confessed to having kidnapped a child from an apartment in Portugal.

Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage, marking a historic milestone for equality in the region.

The lower house of the Russian parliament has approved a bill to ban Russian children from being adopted by parents in countries where gender-affirming care is provided.

British scientists propose reducing the size of the traditional British 'pint' in order to decrease alcohol consumption in the country.

Spanish police on Ibiza have dismantled a criminal gang engaged in drug trafficking and robberies in luxury homes. The gang targeted houses in secluded residential areas popular among tourists, such as Platja d'en Bossa and near Ibiza airport.

One person has been killed in a bus hijacking incident in Los Angeles, where the hijacker threatened the driver with a firearm. Local police used spike strips to stop the bus, and found a seriously injured passenger with gunshot wounds.

The execution of Marcellus Williams in Missouri and other controversial cases reveal serious flaws in the US justice system.

The strategically important city of Voehledar in eastern Ukraine is at risk of falling into Russian hands, posing potential drastic consequences for President Volodimir Zelenski.

A controversy has erupted in the Italian media world following an interview by TV channel Mediaset in which a man confessed to a murder they coincidentally encountered on the street. The ethical implications of broadcasting such content are being questioned.

Andy Rodriguez, a farmer and father of two, confessed in court to engaging in sexual intercourse with Gisèle Pelicot under the influence of alcohol and cocaine, claiming he had nothing else to do on New Year's Eve.

US President Joe Biden received a lukewarm reception at the UN summit in New York as conflicts in Lebanon and between Israel and Hamas continue. Biden called on the warring parties to pursue diplomacy and cease violence.

European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch a satellite named Draco in 2026 in order to measure the effects of its deliberate destruction in Earth's atmosphere.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a blunder during his speech at his party Labour's annual conference in Liverpool, mistakenly calling for the return of 'sausages' instead of 'hostages' held in Gaza by Hamas since October 7.

The latest Russian ICBM Sarmat faced a catastrophic failure during a test launch, resulting in a huge explosion and significant damage at the launching site in Plesetsk.

A tragic incident occurred in Tuscany, Italy, where a five-month-old baby and the grandmother were swept away by rapidly rising water after heavy thunderstorms in the region.

Israeli commentators are divided on whether Israel is being too harsh or not harsh enough in its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Scientists in New Zealand have identified a new species of dragonfish capable of hunting in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Spanish police have arrested five individuals posing as Brad Pitt online and defrauding two women of €325,000. This is not an isolated incident, as the Hollywood star's identity has been previously exploited by criminals to extort money from unsuspecting victims.

Iran masterminded a large-scale cyber attack urging 15,000 Swedes to seek revenge against Quran burners, aiming to sow discord and influence public opinion.

Residents in the southern state urged to register to vote with image of European country instead of American state.

Natalie Suleman, known as 'Octomom', became a grandmother for the first time. After giving birth to eight children, she reflects on her past and expresses gratitude for her new role.

A recent incident on a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to London resulted in a heated argument between passengers due to a reclined seat, leading to a lifetime ban for the disruptive passengers.

Residents of Helston, a friendly market town in Cornwall, are resisting a ban on 'headbanging', a tradition where schoolchildren are lifted by their feet and gently bump their heads against boundary markers. The town council has ordered an end to this centuries-old tradition citing health and safety concerns, but locals believe it adds character to their community.

Residents of an apartment building were shocked to hear hours of screaming only to discover a raped and chained woman in the laundry room.

A search operation in Bois de Boulogne in Paris ended with the discovery of the lifeless body of a 19-year-old student, largely buried. Family members had put up missing person posters and organized a search effort for the student who was last seen at her university campus.