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France to auction superyacht seized in money-laundering case
French authorities will put up for sale Thursday a superyacht seized in a money laundering case involving a Belarusian national, according to the state agency for handling confiscated assets.
Blatter and Platini cleared in FIFA graft case
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case that shattered their careers as two of the most powerful figures in world football.
Temple burned, UNESCO-site evacuated as South Korea wildfires spread
A historic Buddhist temple burned to the ground and a UNESCO-listed village was ordered to evacuate as South Korea scrambled to contain worsening wildfires, which are tearing across the country's southeast.
What's behind the rise of 'mums' club nights'?
In a chic Paris nightclub not far from the Champs-Elysees, dozens of mostly middle-aged women hit the dancefloor with barely a man in sight.
Motorcyclist killed by giant Seoul sinkhole
One person has been killed after a massive sinkhole opened up in Seoul, the fire department said Tuesday, with harrowing video footage showing the moment his vehicle was swallowed by the hole.
South Korea struggles to contain deadly wildfires
Deadly wildfires in South Korea worsened overnight, officials said Tuesday, as dry, windy weather hampers efforts to contain one of the country's worst-ever fire outbreaks.
Dozens of fires rage in southern Chile
Dozens of fires fueled by strong winds raged across southern Chile Monday, destroying thousands of hectares of forest and farmland and damaging several homes, according to authorities.
Innovation Beverage Group's Bitters Captures 45% Market Share in Australia Driven by 2024 Sales Growth
Australia is the world's second largest bitters market, behind only the U.S.
Protesters hit Istanbul streets again over Erdogan rival's arrest
Vast crowds of students surged onto Istanbul's streets Monday in the latest protest over the arrest and jailing of Istanbul's opposition mayor that has sparked Turkey's worst unrest in years.
Mexican cartel recruits allegedly killed for resisting training
A Mexican drug cartel allegedly tortured and killed recruits who refused to cooperate or tried to flee a training camp where bones and clothing were found, the government said Monday.
Police question French rapper over drug baron's prison break
Police interrogated on Monday well-known French rapper Koba LaD over the deadly escape from prison of a suspected drugs boss last year, sources told AFP.
S. Korea authorities deploy choppers, troops to battle wildfire
South Korean authorities said Monday they would deploy dozens of helicopters and thousands of firefighters and soldiers as they struggle to control multiple wildfires in the southeast, which have been burning for days.
Trump's US migrant hunt spares no one from deportation
Franco Caraballo was arrested while at a US immigration center for an appointment. Shirly Guardado was detained while at work. Camila Munoz was taken into custody on her way home from her honeymoon.
DEXIS to Showcase Cutting-Edge Innovations at IDS 2025
The company will showcase new technologies within the DEXIS digital ecosystem, an AI-powered platform that connects each step of the digital workflow, from diagnosis to delivery. The ecosystem combines AI, 2D & 3D imaging, intraoral scanning, diagnostics, and treatment planning to create one integrated solution that streamlines processes and boosts productivity.
Istanbul's Imamoglu defiant after government suspends him as mayor
Istanbul's embattled Ekrem Imamoglu vowed to fight on after being jailed in a graft probe and suspended as mayor Sunday in developments that have sparked Turkey's worst street unrest in more than a decade.
Duterte confident has 'no case' to answer at ICC: daughter
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte believes he has no case to answer at the International Criminal Court, his daughter said Sunday, and is confident he has a strong legal argument.
Pope returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital
Pope Francis returned home to the Vatican on Sunday after more than five weeks in hospital with pneumonia, taking time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support.
Iraqis find Ramadan joy in centuries-old ring game
In a Baghdad arena, a crowd cheers to the rhythm of drums, not for a football match but for a fiery centuries-old game enjoyed by Iraqis during Ramadan called "mheibes".
'Antipathy' to US: Tourists turning away from Trump's America
In just a few weeks, the US tourism outlook has clouded as a result of some of President Donald Trump's policy decisions, which have angered some foreign visitors and prompted fear of a surge in prices and a stronger dollar.
Israel opposition urges general strike over security chief ouster
Israel's opposition leader on Saturday called for a general strike if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to obey a Supreme Court decision freezing the government's dismissal of the internal security chief.
Vast crowds rally in Istanbul as mayor quizzed by prosecutors
Huge crowds gathered outside Istanbul City Hall for a fourth night of protests over the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who told police Saturday the allegations against him were "immoral and baseless".
Pope to leave hospital for Vatican on Sunday
Pope Francis is to leave hospital on Sunday and return to his residence in the Vatican, where he is to spend "at least two months" recovering, one of his doctors announced.
Turkey braces for fourth night of protest as mayor arrives in court
Turkey was headed for a fourth straight night of protests late Saturday, as the biggest street unrest the country has seen in over a decade raged on over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Turkey braces for fourth night of protests as police quiz mayor
Turkey was headed for a fourth straight night of protests late Saturday, as the biggest street unrest the country has seen over a decade raged on over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Beijing simplifies marriages to encourage Chinese to wed
China on Saturday announced measures to simplify the marriage registration process and lessen the financial burden on couples, the latest initiative by Beijing to boost births.
Pope to make first public appearance Sunday since hospitalisation
Pope Francis will make his first public appearance on Sunday with a blessing and a wave from Rome's Gemelli hospital where he was admitted on February 14 with breathing problems.
Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after fire shutdown
Heathrow Airport said it was "fully operational" on Saturday but delays and cancellations were expected as Europe's busiest air hub resumed operations after a power station fire caused travel mayhem.
Last of six foreign hikers missing in Philippines rescued
Four foreign hikers who had been missing for days in a mountainous area of the central Philippines were rescued Saturday, local authorities said, a day after their two companions were found safe.
Families say tattoos landed Venezuelan migrants in Salvadoran mega-jail
Lawyers and relatives of Venezuelans flown from the United States to a notorious jail in El Salvador believe the men were wrongly labelled gang members and terrorists because of their tattoos.
Hundreds of thousands defy Erdogan to protest Istanbul mayor's arrest
Hundreds of thousands of people rallied in Istanbul late Friday to protest the arrest of the city's opposition mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, defying a warning from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Turkey would not tolerate "street terrorism".
First flights land at Heathrow after power station fire
Some flights began to land at London's Heathrow Airport late on Friday after a fire at a power station grounded planes at Europe's busiest air hub, causing travel chaos for thousands of people around the world.
Heathrow to resume some flights after power station fire
London's Heathrow Airport said it would resume "some flights" later Friday after a fire at a power station grounded planes at Europe's busiest air hub, causing travel chaos for thousands of people around the world.