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Romantic scam turned internet mockery for woman conned out of $855K by AI Brad Pitt
The French victim of the elaborate, yearlong scheme was hit with "a wave of harassment" online after her interview was aired, the station said.
78 corpses pulled from besieged gold mine after 'horrific' crackdown in South Africa
Authorities cut off food and water supplies for months in an attempt to force the miners to the surface so that they could be arrested.
Questions about Syria and potential for an ISIS resurgence loom for Trump
The president-elect may want to withdraw U.S. troops from the area, but if he does, he’d put a victory he’s proud of at risk.
Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
The attack comes a day after the Russian Defense Ministry accused Ukraine of firing multiple Western-made missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region on the border.
Economic woes not a deal breaker as China's Lunar New Year travel rush kicks off
Most people aim to be with family for the traditional reunion dinner on the eve of the New Year, which falls on Jan. 29 this year.
After cable damage, Taiwan to step up surveillance of ‘flag of convenience' ships
Officials said the Beijing-claimed island would investigate ships registered to other countries than their actual owner after an incident suspected to involve a Chinese-linked vessel.
U.K. minister quits amid questions over links to ousted Bangladeshi leader
Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, whose aunt is former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said she had been cleared of wrongdoing but did not want to distract from the work of the government.
South Korean officials detain impeached President Yoon after weekslong standoff
A first attempt this month ended in a dramatic standoff at the residence where President Yoon Suk Yeol had been holed up since he was impeached.
Biden administration removes Cuba from state sponsors of terrorism list
The Catholic Church had been negotiating with Cuba to free hundreds of political prisoners, many of whom were jailed following unprecedented protests in July 2021.
Obesity wouldn't be solely defined by BMI under global experts' new plan
Other measurements, such as waist circumference and evidence of health problems tied to extra weight, would be considered for diagnoses of obesity.
Queen Elizabeth II was kept in the dark for years about a Soviet spy in the palace
Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to spying for the Soviet Union as part of the notorious Cambridge Five spy ring during World War II.
