Singapore to decriminalize gay sex while continuing to prohibit same-sex marriage
Singapore’s prime minister also vowed not to shake its traditional family and societal norms, including how marriage is defined, what children are taught in schools, and what is shown on television.
Dennis Rodman says he received permission to go to Russia to advocate for Brittney Griner's release from jail
Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison.
Young seal wanders into New Zealand home, terrorizes family cat
The seal entered the home through two cat flaps, Phil Ross, the homeowner, suspected.
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.
ISIS 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh sentenced to life for hostage killings
A British national was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role in an Islamic State hostage-taking scheme.
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.”
Japan encourages young people to drink more alcohol
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
Children's remains found in suitcases bought at storage unit auction
The family had purchased the personal and household items in an online auction and hauled them home last week.
UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
Elon Musk's tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir
Elon Musk has caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United.
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.
Stage collapses in high winds at music festival in Spain, killing one and injuring dozens
About 40 people at the music festival needed to be taken to the hospital, including three with serious injuries.
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.