Berlin police say they have detained a man who attacked and injured several people in the German capital
BERLIN (AP) — Berlin police say they have detained a man who attacked and injured several people in the German capital.
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AFP News'Too hard': Vietnam's factory workers return to country life
Treading a familiar path for women in rural Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Hiep found a factory job in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and spent 16 years helping make shoes for Western brands such as Adidas and Nike.Vietnam is among the world's largest exporters of clothing, footwear and furniture and Ho Chi Minh City and its hundreds of thousands of migrant workers have for decades helped power its manufacturing boom.
- People
Georgia Fire Chief Shot Dead After Stopping to Help Couple Who Hit Deer with Their Car: Police
The incident occurred in Alabama on Sunday, Jan. 19, according to police
- BBC
China executes man for car rampage that killed dozens
The attacker ploughed into people outside a stadium in the country's deadliest attack in a decade.
- People
Sisters Who Vanished After Night Walk Near River Sent Eerie Final Text Before Disappearing: Police
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, 32 — who are reportedly part of a set of triplets — sent a text to their landlady at the same time they were last seen two weeks ago on Jan. 7
- Hello!
Harper Beckham's dad David shares rare insight into teen daughter's 'exciting' future
David Beckham has always been a devoted father, but his recent heartfelt speech offered a rare and touching glimpse into his hopes for his 13-year-old daughter Harper’s future.
- CNN
Meet the elderly Japanese women who keep committing crimes to stay in jail
Japan is experiencing a surge in elderly female prisoners, with the number of prisoners aged 65 or older nearly quadrupling from 2003 to 2022. This rise comes as elderly women seek companionship and structure in prison for a chance at a better end to their lives, as they increasingly face loneliness in the outside world. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery visited Tochigi, Japan’s largest women’s prison, to meet these elderly inmates and the guards who care for them. To read the full report head to CNN.com.
- CBC
With a show of strength, Hamas sends a message about its grip on Gaza
Among the many striking images of the three Israeli hostages being released Sunday, the video of dozens of armed Hamas fighters in full combat gear at the handover location in Gaza City stands out.The men, who surrounded the women as they were turned over to the Red Cross, were sporting almost new-looking combat fatigues and matching black balaclavas, with green bandanas featuring the Hamas logo tied around their head. They also arrived in a convoy of several white vehicles that appeared clean a
- The Independent
Tattoo-covered Iranian pop star sentenced to death for ‘blasphemy’
Underground musician was extradited from Istanbul to Iran in December 2023 and in detention since
- Fortune
A Chinese actor’s kidnapping reignites fears over travelling to Southeast Asia, and renews concerns over scam centers run by criminal gangs
Users on Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu asked if it was safe to travel to Thailand while a Hong Kong singer-actor canceled his Bangkok concert.
- BBC
The Muslim group that doesn't fast or perform daily prayers
The Baye Fall don't fast or perform five daily prayers - they believe hard work is the way to heaven.
- CBC
Whitehorse man sentenced to one year in jail for possessing child pornography
WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it.A Whitehorse man has been sentenced to one year in jail for possessing child pornography.Kole Smeeton pleaded guilty to the charge last May, and was sentenced by Justice Karen Wenckebach on Jan. 8. After Smeeton serves one year, which is the minimum sentence for the charge, he will be under probation for two years under a number of conditions.He is ordered not t
- BANG Showbiz
'We have to come together like never before...' These stars have donated millions to California wildfires relief
Since 9 January, Los Angeles County has been ablaze in a string of devastating fires that have destroyed thousands of properties. Home to the rich and famous, some of them have lost everything and some of them have been incredibly generous with their donations to help La La Land get through this tough time.
- People
Missing Ohio Siblings, 8 and 9, Found in Remote Icelandic Village 3 Months After Disappearing
The children's mother reportedly took the children across the ocean after she stopped taking her medication
- People
Boy and Girl, 17, Die in Double Drowning at Waterfall After He Jumps in to Save Her: 'Never Thought of Himself'
The tragedy occurred on Sunday, Jan. 19 at Wappa Falls in Queensland, Australia
- The Independent
Bubble tea chain manager sparks outrage for telling staff to call boss before family in emergency
‘If a crash happens, send me a message first,’ the manager allegedly said
- The Independent
Taiwan chipmaker TSMC evacuates factories after 6.4-magnitude earthquake
The quake shook buildings as far as Taipei and prompted evacuations
- The Guardian
Hong Kong chief justice claims overseas judges have left due to ‘orchestrated harassment’
Andrew Cheung defends city’s legal processes as ‘transparent, fair and independent’ despite mounting concerns from departing legal officers
- People
She’s on Death Row for Killing Husband. Will Claim She Was Sex-Shamed at Trial Set Her Free?
Brenda Andrew and her boyfriend, James Pavatt, were convicted of the 2001 murder of her husband, Rob Andrew
- Associated Press
Trump pardons founder of Silk Road website
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, an underground website for selling drugs. Ulbricht had been sentenced to life in prison in 2015 after a high-profile prosecution that highlighted the role of the internet in illegal markets. Trump posted on Truth Social, his social media website, that he had spoken to Ulbricht's mother on his first full day in office.
- BBC
Life in jail for Indian man convicted of doctor's rape and murder
The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India.