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Essex Police are under fire after launching an investigation into a social media post, with critics saying it infringes on free speech.

Backlash after UK police investigate columnist over social media post

A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of pro-democracy activists to years in prison in the single largest trial under a national security law.

45 pro-democracy activists sentenced to prison in Hong Kong

There's more controversy over President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz.

Lawyer details Gaetz accusations as committee mulls report release

Families of American victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack in Israel have filed a federal lawsuit against Iran and affiliated groups.

Families of US victims sue Iran over 2023 Hamas-led attack in Israel

Nearly 100 aid trucks carrying food into Gaza were hijacked and looted by masked gunmen, worsening the humanitarian crisis.

Gunmen hijack aid trucks in Gaza, UN warns of growing food shortages

Donald Trump’s team is reportedly investigating the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan and if military leaders could face charges.

Trump wants charges for military leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal: Report

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned the U.S. could impose sanctions on the ICC if it issues arrest warrants against Israel.

Thune vows sanctions if ICC targets Netanyahu, Israeli officials

The trial of two men charged with human smuggling began Monday, stemming from the deaths of an Indian family in January 2022.

Trial begins for 2 men charged in fatal human smuggling case

A failed turbine blade has sparked allegations of rushed production and falsified data at GE Vernova, leading to layoffs and ongoing probes.

Corners cut, data falsified at GE Vernova plant that manufactured failed turbine

A north Texas hospital is the first in the U.S. to use hologram technology to for doctors' visits.

Could holograms revolutionize health care in rural and low-income areas?

President Joe Biden is allowing Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia for the first time.

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles

During the United Nation's annual COP29 climate summit, Al Gore and Climate TRACE identified the world’s top polluting cities.

World’s top polluting cities unveiled by Al Gore, Climate TRACE at COP29

India's clean energy transition could generate millions of tons of waste from retired renewable components as officials look for a solution.

India may have to deal with millions of tons of renewable energy waste

Israeli airstrike targets Iran's Parchin military complex, disrupting nuclear weapons development at Taleghan 2 facility, images show.

Israeli airstrike destroys Iran’s active nuclear facility

President-elect Donald Trump met with Argentine President Javier Milei ahead of a gala Thursday. Here's what they said about each other.

Argentina’s Milei becomes first world leader to meet Trump since election

A new promotion is sparking backlash among some housing advocates in Rome as the Roman Colosseum is set to host mock gladiator battles.

Gladiator experience coming to Roman Colosseum, critics are ‘not entertained’

China has been targeting commercial telecommunications infrastructure in broad and significant cyber espionage campaign according to the FBI.

FBI reveals Chinese cyber espionage campaign ahead of Biden, Xi meeting

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders mass production of low-cost, precision "suicide drones" amid growing military ties with Russia.

Kim Jong Un pushes mass production of suicide drones

President Trump has named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Health and Human Services Secretary.

Trump calls RFK Jr. a ‘great mind’ after health secretary nomination

A 28-year-old Houston man has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS and plotting a terrorist attack.

FBI arrests Houston man for allegedly attempting to aid in ISIS terror attack

Scientists in South Korea say they have invented the world's first 'morphing' wheel, which could be a gamechanger for those with mobility impairments.

World’s first wheel that transforms from solid to soft created by scientists

Israel is still actively involved in a multi-front war, but President-Elect Trump promised to end wars, not start or extend them.

Trump 2.0 could be very different for Israel and its wars

Iran has announced the creation of a "treatment clinic" for women who refuse to comply with mandatory hijab laws.

Iran sets up ‘treatment clinic’ for women defying hijab laws

A new study reveals that marijuana use may be linked to higher rates of cancers, birth defects and accelerate aging.

How cannabis could increase your risk of cancer and accelerated aging: Study