World

An increase in cases of human metapneumovirus causing concern in China, while the US records its first death related to bird flu.

A massive wildfire is raging through the upscale neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, prompting the evacuation of more than 30,000 residents. The fire, fueled by strong winds, has already consumed over 1200 hectares of land.

The body of former American President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Washington for a state funeral on Thursday. Carter passed away on December 29 at the age of 100 in Georgia, where he lived.

In the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, a flooding disaster occurred as a result of heavy rainfall, causing financial losses and submerging many areas.

A 14-year-old boy was tragically killed in a stabbing incident on a double-decker bus in London. The suspects managed to escape after the violent attack.

A group of 29 people, including 23 hikers and 6 staff members, have been trapped in the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire due to a snowstorm that left a wall of snow blocking their escape route. Despite the situation, the atmosphere in the pub remains positive.

President Trump urges NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, up from the current 2 percent standard.

International credit rating agency Fitch Ratings warns that the United States will face significant fiscal policy challenges in 2025 related to debt ceiling, budget allocations, and tax cuts.

US President Donald Trump stated that Turkish President Erdogan is a friend and someone he respects during a recent announcement.

Donald Trump is persisting on the idea of acquiring Greenland while his son, Don Jr., makes a 'private visit' to the island.

A Chinese 'kunstenaar' has been convicted of plagiarism for copying the artwork of Belgian artist Christian Silvain. The court ruled that he must pay a fine of 650,000 euros and issue a public apology within 10 days.

The 'stroopwafel' has been included in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), confirming its popularity beyond Dutch borders.

The United States accuses members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and other militias in Sudan of genocide. RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo faces sanctions.

A lost anchor has been recovered on the seabed of the Baltic Sea as part of the investigation into suspected sabotage of electricity and internet cables.

President-elect Donald Trump is making a new attempt to prevent being convicted this Friday in New York for hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

The British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour party are facing scrutiny as demands for an investigation into child abusers resurface.

As the 3rd anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war approaches, Ukraine is faced with a bleak outlook due to the escalating conflict and dwindling resources.

Learn about the possible splitting of Africa into two continents, the ongoing rift process, and the geological implications.

A recent study reveals that the Roman Empire's massive lead emissions between 15 BC and 180 AD may have caused a decline in cognitive abilities among its population.

Two bodies were discovered in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue plane that arrived in Florida from New York.

The controversial figure of French far-right politics, Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the National Front party, has passed away at the age of 96.

Tibetan organizations in the Netherlands express worry about the earthquake in southern Tibet and its consequences.

A 29-year-old man who attacked with a knife at the office in the Wetstraat in Brussels where the Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo resides, has been detained by the military police and is suspected of attempted murder and weapon possession, according to the Brussels Public Prosecutor.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the French politician who is considered the first successful national-populist in Europe, passed away at the age of 96. Explore his life and controversial legacy.

The German police shot dead 22 people in the past year, with most of them reportedly mentally unstable or in distress, according to police reports. The figures are based on data from the Dpa news agency.

Former French politician Jean-Marie Le Pen has passed away after battling with poor health for several years.

Dana White, the head of UFC, a close friend of Trump, has been appointed to the board of Meta's parent company, Facebook. Zuckerberg praised White and other new board members for their experience and perspectives.

Former Pentagon official Stephen Bryen discloses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's plan regarding Russia ahead of a meeting in Germany.

The United Kingdom has implemented a new digital registration system for travelers who do not require a visa to enter the country.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to visit Northern Cyprus to discuss recent developments and bilateral issues, including a potential informal meeting involving the leaders of both sides.