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US tourist killed by elephant after being pulled from her tour group vehicle in Zambia

Juliana Gle Tourneau was killed by elephant in Zambia that pulled her from her tour group's vehicle and trampled her, local officials said.

Mom-of-four faked cancer to collect $25K in GoFundMe: police

A mother-of-four has been charged with defrauding generous people of more than $37,000 by falsely claiming she was battling breast cancer.

Australian TV reporter 'sacked' after allegations of 'inappropriate conduct'

The Sydney-based reporter had worked at Seven for 23 years.

Fourth person arrested over the alleged murders of brothers in Mexico

A fourth person has been arrested over the alleged murders of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, who were killed while on a surf trip in Mexico.

More than 1,000 dead in this year's hajj pilgrimage as Saudi Arabia faces extreme heat: report

While Saudi Arabia has yet to reportedly offer details on the fatalities, it reported more than 2,700 people suffered from “heat exhaustion” on Sunday alone.   

Popular beauty influencer dead at 36 after suffering suspected heart attack: report

Farah El Kadhi, a popular Tunisian beauty influencer, died after suffering a suspected heart attack while aboard a yacht in Malta, according to local reports.

Bumbling climate activists spray paint private jets, mistakenly believing Taylor Swift's plane was at airport

A pair of climate activists sprayed two private jets at a UK airport with orange paint Thursday morning.

As few as 50 hostages held by Hamas are still alive, US officials estimate

Insiders estimate that as few as 50 of the 116 hostages believed to be held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are still alive.

Russia agrees to come to North Korea's immediate defense if attacked after Putin meets Kim Jong Un

A new agreement between Russia and North Korea reached by their leaders requires the countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard arrested over alleged bets on UK election date

One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s police bodyguards has been arrested over alleged bets on the date of Britain’s national election made before it was announced, authorities said Wednesday.

French teens, 12-year-old arrested for gang rape, antisemitic attack of Jewish girl, 12: 'Horror has no limits'

Three French teens were arrested for the gang rape and antisemitic attack of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in Paris, police said, leading President Emmanuel Macron to demand schools crack down...

Putin gifts car buff Kim Jong Un a fancy limo, dagger in visit to N. Korea

The despotic leaders met in Pyongyang Wednesday and signed a mutual defense pact.

9 dead, 46 injured in explosions at Chad military ammunition depot

The explosions lit up the sky as thick smoke covered the clouds in the West African nation, setting off frantic efforts to extinguish the fire as residents fled their homes...

Israeli peace activist held hostage by Hamas doesn't 'believe in peace' anymore

An Israeli peace activist who was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas for 53 days says her belief of peace between Palestine and Israel has been shattered.

Israel warns of 'all-out war' with Hezbollah as Hamas rep gloats about Oct. 7 attack

Israel warned about the prospects of an "all-out war" in Lebanon after Hezbollah militants published disturbing drone footage threatening the Jewish state.

Environmental activists spraypaint Stonehenge as Good Samaritan tries to stop them in wild video

Environmental protesters sprayed paint on Britain's Stonehenge on Wednesday, with orange marks covering some of the stones of the prehistoric megalithic structure on the eve of the summer solstice celebrations.

Russia, N. Korea sign partnership deal that may be the strongest since Cold War

The two met as Putin visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years.

US lawmakers meet with Dalai Lama in India's Dharamshala, sparking anger from China

Beijing doesn’t recognize said administration and hasn’t held any dialogue with the representatives of the Dalai Lama since 2010.

Putin gets lavish welcome in North Korea with vows of support

The scene included children holding balloons, and giant portraits of the two leaders with national flags adorning the square's main building.

Venomous snake found in child's bed, attempting to blend in with stuffed animals: video

Symptoms from a red-bellied black snake bite can include swelling at the bite mark, sweating, muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhea.