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Trump says Islamic State Leader Dead after US Raid in Syria
The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world's most wanted man, is dead after being targeted by a U.S. military raid in Syria, President Donald Trump said Sunday.
Separatists Clash with Police in Barcelona after Huge Rally
Police and violent protesters in Spain's restive Catalonia region clashed Saturday after a massive rally in Barcelona against the imprisonment of nine separatist leaders for their roles in an illegal 2017 secession bid.
Dutch Inventor Unveils Device to Scoop Plastic Out of Rivers
Dutch inventor Boyan Slat is widening his effort to clean up floating plastic from the Pacific Ocean by moving into rivers, too, using a new floating device to catch garbage before it reaches the seas.
Uruguay Votes in Election Widely Expected to Go to Runoff
The center-left coalition that has governed Uruguay for 15 years is going into a presidential election as the front-runner, but spreading unease among voters is feeding a strong challenge from opposition parties that is expected to force a second round.
New Zealand Talk Show Host Accidentally Outed on Air; Receives Fan Support
Ryan Bridge, fill-in host for New Zealand's "The AM Show" was accidentally outed by his co host Mark Richardson on air Thursday. The slip came during a segment discussing collector's items, when Richardson quipped that Bridge collects "ex-boyfriends."
ICE Lost Video Footage of Trans Woman Who Died in Custody
Lawyers representing the late Roxsana Hernandez, a Honduran transgender immigrant who died in ICE custody in 2018, have alleged that surveillance footage of her in custody may have been deleted. The investigation is still ongoing.
Ugandan Police Detain 16 Men Over Suspected Homosexuality
Ugandan police have detained 16 men on suspicion of homosexuality and human trafficking, a rights group said Thursday, as activists fear an increase in targeted attacks against LGBT people.
The Diplomat Took Notes. Then He Told a Story.
William Taylor, a career diplomat, went behind closed doors in the basement of the Capitol on Tuesday and told a tale that added up to the ultimate oxymoron — a 10-hour bureaucratic thriller.
Scammer Attempts to Steal Law Degree by Claiming Sex Change Operation
Higher education is expensive. So is gender reassignment. But a scammer hit upon a way to have both for free... sort of.
Ronaldo Asks US Court to Dismiss Rape Case or OK Mediation
Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers have filed court documents asking a U.S. judge in Las Vegas to either dismiss a Nevada woman's lawsuit alleging the soccer star raped her in 2009, or to order closed-door settlement talks.
Sydney to Host 2023 World Pride
Called by some the "gay Olympics," World Pride is one of the LGBTQ+ community's fastest growing event. In 2023, Sydney, Australia will play host in a huge victory for the community down under. Read more about the upcoming event here.
N. Ireland Laws on Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage, Set to Change
Northern Ireland is set to decriminalize abortion and set the stage for legalization of same-sex marriages as of midnight Monday, bringing its laws in line with the rest of the U.K.
Watch: Chick-fil-A Opens First UK Restaurant - Announces Closure Nine Days Later
Don't expect to see British Prime Minister Boris Johnson drafting up "Save Chick-fil-A" legislation in the wake of the American fast-food company's retreat from the UK after being told to "Cluck off!"
Duchess of Sussex Calls 1st Year of Marriage Difficult
The Duchess of Sussex says her first year of marriage to Britain's Prince Harry has been hard because of Britain's tabloids.
Hong Kong Protesters Set Up Roadblocks, Clash with Police
Hong Kong protesters flooded the city's streets on Sunday in defiance of a ban by the authorities on their march, setting up roadblocks and tossing firebombs amid the firing of tear gas by police.
Italian Experts Defuse WWII Bomb in Northern City
Italian authorities have evacuated 4,000 people from the center of the northern city of Bolzano to defuse a World War II bomb found during construction.
In Many Parts of Mexico, Government Ceded Battle to Cartels
The Mexican city of Culiacan lived under drug cartel terror for 12 hours as gang members forced the government to free a drug lord's son, but in many parts of Mexico, the government ceded the battle to the gangs long ago.
Hong Kongers Use Masquerade As New Protest Tactic
Winnie the Pooh, Guy Fawkes, Pepe the Frog — these are the new faces of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protest movement.
'Only God is with Us': A Syrian Family Feels Betrayed by U.S.
"For a whole year the Turks threatened us," Hanna said. "I kept saying we should escape, because with the Turks there is no security. But my husband always said there are Americans, Britain, France, and they won't abandon us."
Pakistan Silences Army's Critics with Raids, Terror Charges
Raids on people's homes are part of an expanding push by Pakistan's security services to crack down on anyone who voices criticism of their activities.