California man who became journalist, rape counselor at San Quentin deported to Cambodia

A refugee who spent 25 years at San Quentin Prison, where he became a journalist and a rape counselor while he was incarcerated, was deported to his homeland of Cambodia, over the pleas of activists who argued he had changed his life for the better and should remain in the United States since he served his full prison sentence. 

Finnish PM Sanna Marin defends dancing video; takes drug test to clear herself

Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Friday she has taken a drug test “for her own legal protection” after a video was leaked of her dancing and lip-syncing songs at a private party.

Woman cut off boyfriend's penis after he tried to rape 14-year-old daughter, reports say

“I brought a knife from the kitchen and chopped off his private parts to teach him a lesson,” the mother was quoted as saying. “I have no regrets for what I did.”

Scottish government makes period products free for all

The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.

Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seized Kabul as woes mount

A year later, the Taliban struggle to govern, while teenage girls are still barred from school and women are required to cover themselves head-to-toe in public.

Lawyers for Brittney Griner appeal Russian prison sentence

Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.

Norway euthanizes popular 1,320-pound walrus Freya

Walruses are protected and as recently as last month officials said they hoped Freya would leave of her own accord and that euthanasia would be a last resort.

Fire at Cairo church kills 41, including 15 children

Egypt's health minister blamed the smoke and a stampede as people attempted to flee the fire for causing the fatalities.

Salman Rushdie's accused stabber enters not-guilty plea

Salman Rushdie remained hospitalized Saturday and is in jeopardy of losing one of his eyes after the stabbing attack.

European airport will pay passengers who missed flights amid summer chaos

The Dutch airport was one of several across Europe, including London's Heathrow, that was plunged into chaos by staff shortages and soaring demand.

Roller coaster crash at Legoland park in Germany injures 34

Two roller coaster trains crashed into each other Thursday at an amusement park in southern Germany, injuring at least 34 people, two of them severely, German media reported.

Raymond Briggs, author of 'The Snowman,' dies at 88

British children’s author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, whose creations include "The Snowman" and "Fungus the Bogeyman," has died. He was 88.