Teacher stabs 8-year-old girl to death at school in South Korea
The teacher confessed to the crime after police officers found her and the young girl with stab wounds at the elementary school, local media reported.
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USAID cuts threaten global women's program championed by Ivanka Trump
Five years ago, Lillian Achom stood with President Trump as he backed her women's development work - work she says is threatened by his USAID cut.
Shark attack injures 2 American women, one seriously, in the Bahamas
Two American women suffered injuries in an apparent shark attack in the Bahamas, local authorities said. The incident is under investigation.
Romania's president announces resignation under pressure from far-right
One Romanian political analyst says President Klaus Iohannis' decision to resign means "the populists can say they won."
Police unplug Ed Sheeran's impromptu busking performance in Bengaluru
British superstar singer Ed Sheeran, after being unplugged by Indian police, insists he did have permission to busk in tech hub Bengaluru.
Bartender arrested over couple's deaths linked to tainted alcohol
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered by staff dead on a bed in a first-floor room and her fiance, Els Arno Quinton, 36, was found dead on a bed in another room, the BBC reported.
Super Bowl halftime protester gets lifetime ban from NFL stadiums
A performer at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show who unfurled a flag with the words Sudan and Gaza in a protest over the two wars there will be banned from NFL stadiums for life, the league says.
U.S. skiing champ Mikaela Shiffrin struggling with post-injury PTSD
American champion Mikaela Shiffrin won't defend her giant slalom title at the world championships as she grapples with the mental impact of a major injury.
Chile issues evacuations as wildfires rage, killing at least 1
Chile's President Gabriel Boric said recently some fires are "deliberate" and urged an investigation
Ceasefire needs to hold or Gaza will face famine again: U.N.
Hundreds of trucks carrying humanitarian aid have arrived each day since the ceasefire began on Jan. 19.
Black wolves with rare genetic mutation spotted in Poland
Wolves were essentially extinct in Poland by the 1950s, but the population has returned in recent years.
Vice President JD Vance to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The planned meeting comes as President Trump told reporters Friday in the Oval Office that he "may meet" with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
U.S. Marine from California among 4 killed in Philippines plane crash
Three defense contractors, who have not yet been identified, also died in the plane crash.
Boxer John Cooney dies week after losing title fight
Irish boxer John Cooney died a week after being taken into intensive care following his Celtic super-featherweight title defeat to Nathan Howells.
Israeli forces begin withdrawing from key Gaza corridor in major test of ceasefire deal
Three more Israeli hostages were released Saturday in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria, Trump says
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump on Sunday for Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says he and President Trump have agreed to meet in Florida on Sunday, signaling progress in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
California rain may ease but more mudslides, flooding possible, forecasters say
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.
Kimmel skewers Trump, tells U.K. viewers "tyranny is booming" in U.S.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Death toll from UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville rises to 15
On Nov. 4, UPS Flight 2976 bound for Hawaii crashed moments after takeoff from Louisville International Airport, where UPS has its global aviation hub.
As beef prices rise, small butcher shops adapt to changing demand
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
15 hurt in stabbing, chemical liquid attack in Japan tire factory
More than a dozen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which a liquid believed to be bleach was also sprayed, authorities said.
King Charles and royal family, minus Andrew, gather for Christmas
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.