Man finds monkey selfies after mischievous primate steals phone
A man in Malaysia recovered his stolen phone and was met with a surprise inside his photo gallery which was unexpectedly filled with monkey selfies.
A man in Malaysia recovered his stolen phone and was met with a surprise inside his photo gallery which was unexpectedly filled with monkey selfies.
Police clash with thousands as demonstrators protest against COVID-19 restrictions in UK
London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.
London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.
'Darknet' opioid takedown nabs 179 suspects worldwide and $6.5M seized, DOJ announces
Authorities announced the largest international opioid takedown targeting drug traffickers through the darknet, which resulted in 179 arrests.
Authorities announced the largest international opioid takedown targeting drug traffickers through the darknet, which resulted in 179 arrests.
Argentine lawmaker suspended after kissing woman's breast during virtual congressional meeting
Juan Emilio Ameri sparked outrage with his conduct as the video of the incident went viral.
Juan Emilio Ameri sparked outrage with his conduct as the video of the incident went viral.
Terror probe opened into Paris knife attack that left at least 2 injured
Paris officials have opened a terror investigation into a knife attack Friday near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that left several people with life-threatening injuries. Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the attack.
Paris officials have opened a terror investigation into a knife attack Friday near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo that left several people with life-threatening injuries. Two suspects have been arrested in connection to the attack.
Mexico sends 100 firefighters to help battle California wildfires
Mexico has sent 100 firefighters to the United States to help battle wildfires in California, it was reported Wednesday.
Mexico has sent 100 firefighters to the United States to help battle wildfires in California, it was reported Wednesday.
Vietnamese police seize 345,000 used condoms ready to be sold as new, reports say
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
Nearly 800 pounds of used contraceptives were seized by police in Vietnam after they had been cleaned and repackaged to be sold as new, reports say.
Nearly 500 pilot whales, including 380 that have died, stranded in Australia
Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.
Authorities had already been working to rescue survivors among an estimated 270 whales found Monday on a beach and two sand bars near the remote coastal town of Strahan on the southern island state of Tasmania.
Closing time: UK pubs must shut early as COVID cases surge
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
UK health official warns deaths likely to rise from coronavirus
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Britain’s top medical adviser says the country has, in a “very bad sense,” turned a corner on COVID-19 infection rates as deaths are likely to rise.
Trump 'gives blessing' to proposed TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
Iran upholds sentence to amputate fingers of 3 teens convicted of stealing
Amputation is legal in Iran based on the Sharia law, which enables "amputation of the full length of four fingers of the right hand of the thief in such a manner that the thumb and palm of the hand remain" -- although it remains relatively rare, with the death penalty the more common sentence.
Amputation is legal in Iran based on the Sharia law, which enables "amputation of the full length of four fingers of the right hand of the thief in such a manner that the thumb and palm of the hand remain" -- although it remains relatively rare, with the death penalty the more common sentence.
Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Nigerian state says rapists will face surgical castration, death penalty
Under a new law, Nigeria's Kaduna state has increased punishments for men convicted of rape, including the death penalty for raping a child.
Under a new law, Nigeria's Kaduna state has increased punishments for men convicted of rape, including the death penalty for raping a child.
UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Trump presides as Israel and 2 Arab states sign historic diplomatic pacts
The bilateral agreements formalize the normalization of Israel’s already thawing relations with the two Arab nations in line with their common opposition to Iran and its aggression in the region.
The bilateral agreements formalize the normalization of Israel’s already thawing relations with the two Arab nations in line with their common opposition to Iran and its aggression in the region.
British hiker, 80, missing for 3 days, shows up at own press conference
The octogenarian was separated from his group in a hail storm.
The octogenarian was separated from his group in a hail storm.
Russian, Ukrainian lawmakers charged in election interference plot
The criminal charges accuse the Russian national of stealing American identities to open fraudulent banking accounts and promote messaging aimed at undermining confidence in the political system.
The criminal charges accuse the Russian national of stealing American identities to open fraudulent banking accounts and promote messaging aimed at undermining confidence in the political system.
A month after explosion, massive fire breaks out at Beirut port
A huge fire has broken out at the Port of Beirut, triggering panic among residents a month after the massive blast.
A huge fire has broken out at the Port of Beirut, triggering panic among residents a month after the massive blast.