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Vietnam jails dozens in $3.8 bn online gambling and crypto case

A Vietnamese court has sentenced four siblings and dozens of others in a transnational online gambling and crypto case involving $3.8 billion in transactions, state media said Thursday.

Colombia's top drug cartel in decline, may lay down arms: negotiator

Colombia's largest drug-trafficking cartel has reached its "peak" and is entering a decline that could see it lay down its arms, a government negotiator involved in peace talks with the group told AFP.

'Morgue is full': how Kenyan starvation cult kept killing

The discovery of body parts and skeletons strewn around an isolated village in coastal Kenya has stoked fears that a doomsday starvation cult which claimed hundreds of lives has survived despite a major police operation.

Drones fly over multiple Danish airports

Drones flew over multiple airports across Denmark and caused one of them to close for hours, police said Thursday after a similar incident this week prompted Copenhagen airport to shut.

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Under-fire Brazil Senate scraps immunity bid

Brazil's Senate on Wednesday quashed a bid to expand criminal immunity for lawmakers after the proposal unleashed mass protests over the weekend.

Taiwan lake flood victims spend second night in shelters

Hundreds of flood victims in Taiwan prepared for a second night in shelters on Wednesday as rescuers searched for survivors after a barrier lake burst in torrential rains from Super Typhoon Ragasa.

S. Korea's ex-first lady goes on trial in corruption case

South Korea opened a criminal trial Wednesday for the wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, marking the first time an ex-first lady has faced trial, after her husband was removed from office over a martial law bid.

Australian telco giant slapped with $66 million fine over 'appalling' conduct

Embattled Australian telco giant Optus was hit with a $66 million fine on Wednesday over "appalling" sales conduct as the firm grapples with fallout from a network outage linked to several deaths.

Massive sinkhole in Bangkok street forces evacuations

A portion of a busy road in Thailand's capital caved in early Wednesday, leaving a hole dozens of meters deep in front of a main hospital and forcing people nearby to evacuate.

Journal retracts study linking apple cider vinegar to weight loss

An influential study claiming that drinking a small amount of apple cider vinegar every day helps people lose weight was retracted on Wednesday after an investigation found it contained multiple errors.

TruMerit and EnGen Partner to Equip Foreign-Educated Health Professionals With English Skills for Success in Work and Life

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / September 24, 2025 / TruMerit, a leader in global healthcare workforce development, is partnering with EnGen, a workforce-aligned English language learning solution, to support foreign-educated nurses and other healthcare professionals in building the language skills to succeed in English-speaking work environments and to flourish in their new communities.

Claudia Cardinale: single mother who survived rape to be a screen queen

Sixties screen siren Claudia Cardinale, who died on Tuesday aged 87, entranced audiences across the globe with the sultry gaze that made her the muse of Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini.

Four years in prison for woman who plotted to sell Elvis's Graceland

A Missouri woman was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Tuesday for an outlandish plot to steal ownership of Graceland, the historic home of Elvis Presley, from the family of the King of Rock and Roll and put it up for auction.

Turkey facing worst drought in over 50 years

Turkey is experiencing its worst drought in over half a century, with rainfall dropping by 27 percent compared to the last three decades and even more in some regions, according to data published this week.

Denmark brands mystery drone flights 'serious' attack

Large drones that flew over Copenhagen airport for hours and caused it to shut down constituted the "most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure" to date, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday.

Drone flights 'most serious attack' on Danish infrastructure, PM says

Large drones that flew over Copenhagen airport for hours and caused it to shut down constituted the "most serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure" to date, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday.

India bids tearful farewell to maverick musician

Tens of thousands of mourners thronged the streets of India's northeastern Assam state on Tuesday to bid farewell to a flamboyant artiste, celebrated as much for his music as for his irreverent persona.

Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea

The Unification Church leader was arrested Tuesday in South Korea over allegations of bribery linked to a former first lady, including luxury gifts, prosecutors said.

S. Korea court issues arrest warrant for Unification Church leader: Yonhap

A Seoul court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja over allegations of bribery linked to a former first lady and incitement to destroy evidence, the Yonhap news agency reported.

UK charities axe Prince Andrew's ex-wife over Epstein email

Numerous UK charities Monday severed ties with Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of disgraced Prince Andrew, after a new email emerged in which she called convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a "supreme friend" and sought forgiveness for "letting him down".

Jews flock to Ukraine for New Year pilgrimage despite travel warning

Thousands of Orthodox Jews flocked to the Ukrainian city of Uman on Monday for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, despite warnings from Kyiv not to travel due to the Russian invasion.

UK charity axes Prince Andrew's ex-wife over Epstein email

A UK children's charity said Monday that it had severed ties with Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of disgraced Prince Andrew, after an email emerged between her and convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Philippine protest arrests leave parents seeking answers

Anxious Filipino parents braved the rain outside Manila's police headquarters Monday, after more than 200 people -- including dozens of children -- were arrested in clashes that erupted during weekend anti-corruption demonstrations.

Google faces court battle over breakup of ad tech business

Google faces a fresh federal court test on Monday as US government lawyers ask a judge to order the breakup of the search engine giant's ad technology business.

Milan Fashion Week to mourn Armani, welcome new stars

Milan Fashion Week opens Tuesday, a feast of Italian style set to be dominated by the late Giorgio Armani's final collections and new faces at Gucci and Versace.

'No amnesty!' Brazilians protest against bid to pardon Bolsonaro

Tens of thousands of Brazilians protested Sunday against "shameless" lawmakers seeking an amnesty that could benefit former president Jair Bolsonaro, while pushing to shield themselves from criminal charges.

Venezuela's Maduro says he wants dialogue with US

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rejected US allegations of being a drug trafficker and asked President Donald Trump for dialogue, according to a letter released Sunday by Caracas, as tensions soar between the two countries.

French politicians bicker over Palestinian flags outside town halls

French politicians bickered on Sunday over whether it is appropriate to hoist Palestinian flags outside town halls on the eve of the country's planned recognition of the State of Palestine.

'Finally back home': Rebel octogenarian nuns reclaim Austrian convent

Three rebel nuns in their 80s have taken back their Austrian convent after fleeing from their care home, with supporters flocking to the nunnery Saturday in a show of solidarity.

Peru anti-government protesters clash with police

Hundreds of anti-government protesters clashed with police in the Peruvian capital Lima on Saturday, throwing stones and sticks as officers fired tear gas on the demonstrators, AFP journalists reported.

Third soccer player killed in Ecuador in September

Ecuadoran soccer player Jonathan Gonzalez was killed on Friday in what was the third murder of an athlete in the South American country since the start of September, according to police.

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