A painting by the Belgian artist René Magritte has become the most expensive surrealist artwork ever sold, fetching $121 million at an auction in New York.
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to select Linda McMahon as the Secretary of Education and Dr. Oz to lead healthcare programs for seniors, disabled, and low-income individuals.
SpaceX's second attempt to catch a rocket a month after successfully catching a part of it has failed due to safety concerns, with the booster landing in the ocean instead.
The prosecutor in the hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump has asked a New York judge to delay ruling on the sentencing until after his presidency. This would mean the case could be postponed until 2029.
Gisèle Pelicot shares her thoughts during the trial of her rape case and criticizes the suspects' excuses in a new phase of the trial.
The Iranian judiciary is not prosecuting the Iranian student who protested in her underwear against the security forces and was arrested in early November, citing her illness as the reason.
Lieutenant General Francisco José Gan Pampols has been appointed by Regiopresident Carlos Mazón to lead the reconstruction efforts in Valencia after the region was hit by severe weather in October.
Matt Gaetz, a close ally of Donald Trump, is under fire as two women provide testimony alleging he engaged in sexual activities with a minor in exchange for money.
A study reveals the chilling impact of the Aztec Death Whistle sound on the human brain, resembling a scream.
A Dutch man, identified as Peter, was kidnapped in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil and later rescued by heavily armed police units. The criminals demanded a ransom but released him before any money was paid.
Sweden and Finland warn their citizens about the possibility of war on their territories and provide guidance on how to prepare for different crises.
Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik has once again requested early conditional release thirteen years after his attacks. His own lawyer believes the chances are slim this time.
A 92-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and rape of a woman in Bristol 57 years ago.
Brazilian police have arrested five people suspected of involvement in an alleged coup attempt in 2022. They were reportedly planning to assassinate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva weeks before he assumed the presidency. Lula's vice president Geraldo Alckmin was also a target.
The two sons of the Pelicot couple had their say in court for the first time, expressing their shock and anger towards their father's alleged actions.
Plundering by organized crime gangs in Gaza is leading to severe food shortages for two million Palestinians, as humanitarian aid convoys are increasingly targeted with violence.
The Hong Kong High Court has sentenced all 45 activists guilty of 'subversion' after holding unofficial primary elections for the pro-democracy opposition, violating the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.
A Russian ballet dancer tragically died after falling from a balcony, raising suspicions due to his criticism of the war in Ukraine and the increasing number of similar incidents.
Netherlands and France join forces to combat anti-Semitism in Europe, with a focus on concrete actions rather than just words. A crisis situation is acknowledged with calls for urgent measures.
Russian software company Pro32 has invited a seven-year-old coding prodigy to join their management team, dubbing him the 'coding Mozart' with exceptional teaching skills.
Customers complain about a new rule at Jeremy Clarkson's pub, raising criticism and concerns.
A professional diver tragically passed away after being attacked by a white shark while diving off the coast of New Zealand. The incident occurred on the Chatham Islands, sparking fear among the local diving community.
An American woman in Texas was clinically dead for 45 minutes after giving birth to healthy triplets via C-section. Doctors managed to revive her after a rare medical complication post-delivery.
A bizarre contest in Japan where participants were asked to imitate a Japanese samurai after a ritual suicide has been canceled following criticism that the contest was in poor taste.
Three individuals died of suffocation during a vehicle test at a Hyundai factory in South Korea, according to the South Korean news agency Yonhap. The incident occurred in the southeastern city of Ulsan.
Allegations against Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz continue to surface as a woman steps forward claiming he had sexual relations with a minor at a party in 2017.
Frank Sinatra's former California villa, known as 'Farralone House', is now on the market for a staggering 8 million euros. The luxurious property has a rich history of hosting poker nights and extravagant parties attended by celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Beyoncé.
A Dutch citizen, identified as Peter in his sixties, was kidnapped by criminals in Brazil and eventually released after his daughter paid the requested ransom of approximately 25,000 euros.
A passenger plane has been grounded at Ponta Delgada Airport in the Portuguese Azores for days after 132 hamsters managed to escape from the aircraft.
Sweden has started sending out brochures to its citizens, while Finland launches a website with similar advice, urging people to prepare for a potential war.
