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AAP Foundation rescues twelve lions, including nine cubs, from a French circus where they were kept locked in circus wagons in violation of French law.

President Biden has granted clemency to his son Hunter despite previous claims, while Trump criticizes the decision and calls for pardoning Capitol rioters.

Norway has temporarily suspended plans for deep sea mining. The Green Party SV, a coalition partner, has forced the government to halt advanced plans to issue the first permits for deep sea mining in negotiations over the 2025 budget.

Belgium becomes the first country in the world to implement a special labor law for sex workers, granting specific rights to prostitutes in employment.

Tom Waes makes his first public appearance on Instagram after the serious accident, where Bart Peeters sends his heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery.

Aleppo, a significant city in Syria, is now mostly under the control of jihadists, posing a major challenge for the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad with the support of Russia. Read more for further details.

Future American President Donald Trump has announced on his social media platform Truth Social that he intends to replace the current FBI director, Christopher Wray, with Kash Patel, a vocal critic of the agency.

Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have seized half of the city of Aleppo according to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Syrian army is said to be retreating from the city.

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace has been forced to temporarily stop the show following allegations of sexual misconduct. Here's an overview of the background and his response.

A recent study revealed that prehistoric humans were not alone, based on footprints found in Kenya.

A former childcare worker in Australia has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and abusing nearly seventy girls. The judge in Brisbane described the extent and nature of the crimes as 'depraved' and 'terrible', according to Australian media reports.

A recent study by Imperial College in London suggests that men struggling with obesity may experience memory problems ten years earlier than obese women.

The Australian parliament has approved a ban on young people using social media, with the Senate joining the House of Representatives in backing the proposal. The measure is being hailed as a global first.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Manchester for making popular videos with scantly clad women after a night out. The videos, filmed in public without consent, have attracted millions of viewers on various social media platforms.

The situation in Mozambique is escalating as protests continue and the President seeks safety in a coastal town.

Eyare, a young gorilla at the Calgary Zoo in Canada, passed away after a tragic accident caused by a caretaker activating a hydraulic door that hit the gorilla on the head.

A Russian officer who deserted has revealed that a Russian nuclear weapons base was on full alert on the day the invasion of Ukraine began.

Mexico vows to retaliate against any US tariff hike with its own, as tensions rise over Trump's threats to increase import duties on Mexican goods.

An uncovered secret memo from 2016 reveals that US intelligence agencies believe Vladimir Putin will persist in carrying out assassinations abroad.

Prosecutors have resumed their closing arguments in the massive sexual assault case surrounding the rape of Gisèle Pelicot with a new group of eight suspects facing their sentencing. Learn about the severity of the punishment they could receive.

Suriname's President Chan Santokhi announces a special initiative where every citizen residing in Suriname will receive a savings bond of $750, promising 7% annual interest from oil royalties.

A British woman, who accidentally threw away a hard drive containing over 682 million euros worth of bitcoin investments, speaks out for the first time after her ex-partner demands a significant compensation from the city council.

Ukrainian troops now occupy just over half of the territory they conquered earlier this year in the Russian region of Koersk. They are fighting to maintain a strong negotiating position.

Pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu is heading towards victory in the first round of the presidential elections in Romania.

The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports seeing a Chinese balloon above the sea in the north of Taiwan, marking the first incident of its kind since April.

Israel accuses Iran of being behind the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE, escalating tensions between the two countries.

Iran is set to hold talks with France, Germany, and the United Kingdom regarding its nuclear program, as confirmed by an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte traveled to Florida for a meeting with the incoming US President Donald Trump to discuss security issues.

A judge in New York has granted permission to incoming American President Donald Trump to file an objection to dismiss the hush money case against him, where he was found guilty earlier this year.

Daughter of famous war veteran accused of misusing funds from charitable foundation set up in late veteran's honor.