Germany 5 hours ago Suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance case acquitted of unrelated sexual offense charges A German court has acquitted Christian Brueckner, who is also under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann, in a trial over unrelated sexual offenses.
Mexico 23 hours ago Mexican mayor murdered less than a week after taking office Mayor Alejandro Arcos of Chilpancingo, Mexico, has been confirmed dead less than a week after being sworn into the notoriously dangerous city's highest office.
Europe 1 day ago Swiss probe into woman's voluntary death causing advocacy groups behind 'suicide capsule' to suspend its use Advocacy groups behind a "suicide capsule" said they have suspended applications to use it until Swiss authorities complete a criminal probe into the death from its first use.
World 4 days ago Wildlife lover facing charges after allegedly assaulting passersby while attempting to capture a baby seagull A Belfast woman was in court Tuesday after allegedly attacking passersby who tried to intervene with her capture of a baby seagull in August.
Europe 5 days ago 2 teens detained following explosions near Denmark's Israeli Embassy Two Swedish teenagers were detained Thursday on preliminary charges in connection with a pair of explosions near the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mexico 5 days ago Shooting near luxury Mexico resort leaves 1 dead, suspects flee on jet skis A Mexican national was shot and killed Wednesday near a ritzy resort in Cancun before two suspects fled on jet skis, according to a local report.
South Africa September 30 Death toll rises to 18 in South Africa mass shootings, police say The death toll from mass shootings at two houses on the same street in a South African village over the weekend has risen to 18, according to officials.
North Korea September 28 North Korea expands list of crimes punishable by death: report The North Korean government has reportedly expanded the list of crimes punishable by death under Kim Jong Un's regime, according to recent reports.
Iran September 27 Virginia FAA contractor allegedly spied for Iran, shared private info on US airports, energy industry: DOJ A former Federal Aviation Administration contractor was indicted for acting as an illegal agent for the Iranian government, Department of Justice officials allege.
Hong Kong September 26 Hong Kong journalists sentenced for 'sedition' and promoting 'illegal ideologies' Two journalists attached to pro-democracy publication Stand News were sentenced this week on charges of "sedition" and "illegal ideologies."