Vietnamese president resigns, criticized for major scandals
Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigned Tuesday, becoming the most senior member of the government to step down after a series of high-profile corruption scandals for which he…
Nepal to send black box to France after worst airline disaster in 30 years
The black box recovered from the crash site of Nepal’s most deadly airline disaster in 30 years will soon be delivered to France for inspection, Nepali authorities said…
Hundreds of London police officers expected to be fired for domestic, sexual abuse offenses: report
Hundreds of police officers in London are expected to be fired following investigations into sexual and domestic abuse offenses, the head of the Metropolitan Police reportedly said Tuesday…
British government blocks Scottish law intended to make it easier to legally change gender
The British government on Monday blocked a controversial Scottish law that would have made it easier for people to legally change their gender. The Gender Recognition Bill would…
UK town to switch off streetlights after midnight to save energy despite crime concerns, hike taxes: report
A draft budget in the U.K. city of Newport is proposing to switch off streetlights to cut back on costs, but officials are concerned that the move would…
Germany’s defense minister resigns amid criticism over handling of Ukraine war
German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht announced her resignation on Monday after a series of public blunders, writing in a letter to Chancellor Olaf Scholz that “months of media…
Drive-by shooter empties shotgun at British funeral mourners; girls, 7 and 12, among six wounded
A seven-year-old girl was “seriously injured” by shotgun pellets fired from a black Toyota in London, UK, police have said. A memorial service was being held at St.…
South Africa plans to welcome Chinese, Russian warships off its coast: reports
South Africa has given the OK for China and Russia to conduct naval exercises off its coast, sparking concerns of further alienating the country from the west. Operation…
Shinzo Abe assassination: Suspect charged with murder in fatal shooting of Japan’s former prime minister
Prosecutors in Japan have formally charged the man suspected of assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder. The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, was arrested right after he…
Chinese police arrest man who plowed into crowd, killing 5 people, injuring others
A driver in the Chinese city of Guangzhou was caught on camera Wednesday plowing into pedestrians on a busy street, killing five people and injuring more than a…