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Durov: Mysterious and controversial Telegram founder
Russian-born tech entrepreneur Pavel Durov has founded wildly popular social networks as well as a cryptocurrency, amassed a multi-billion-dollar fortune and locked horns with authorities not just in Russia but around the world.
Millions of Shiite Muslim pilgrims rally in Iraq
More than 21 million Shiite Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, which reached its peak on Sunday with attendees displaying their support for Gaza.
Pilloried South African beauty queen gets second chance in Nigeria
She was hounded from the Miss South Africa contest in a torrent of vicious, xenophobic abuse. But Chidimma Adetshina could become Nigeria's Miss Universe this week after being welcomed with open arms into the beauty pageant.
Synagogue attack suspect caught in shootout with French police: source
French police arrested a suspect for an attack on a synagogue after a shootout in which the man was wounded, a source close to the investigation said Sunday.
Thai officials raid illegal bitcoin mine after power outages
Thai authorities raided an illegal bitcoin mine west of Bangkok after residents complained of frequent blackouts in the area for more than a month, local authorities said Sunday.
Dealmakers ponder what's next after tough Biden antitrust years
President Joe Biden's skeptical approach to corporate mergers has been a hallmark of his administration's business policy -- a stance generally expected to ease if Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Venice gets surge of star power, from Lady Gaga to Pitt, Clooney
Stars from Angelina Jolie to George Clooney will gather this week at the Venice Film Festival, bringing a high dose of Hollywood pizzazz back to the watery city's sandy Lido.
German police arrest knife rampage suspect as IS claims attack
German police on Saturday arrested the suspect behind a knife rampage that left three people dead at a local festival in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.
France arrests terror suspect over fire attack on synagogue
Police arrested a man suspected of setting fires and causing an explosion at a synagogue in southern France on Saturday in what officials suspect was a terror attack, the country's interior minister said.
German police make second arrest as IS claims festival knife attack
German police Saturday arrested a second person over a knife rampage that killed three people at a street festival, an attack claimed by the Islamic State group as "revenge for Muslims in Palestine and everywhere".
German police hunt suspect as IS claims festival knife attack
German police Saturday hunted a man who stabbed three people to death at a street festival in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group as "revenge for Muslims in Palestine and everywhere".
France hunts terror suspect after fire attack on synagogue
Police were on Saturday hunting for a man who, draped in a Palestinian flag, was suspected of setting fires at a synagogue in southern France and triggering an explosion that injured a police officer.
Zelensky vows more 'retribution' for Russia as POWs exchanged
President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed more "retribution" against Russia on Ukrainian Independence Day Saturday, as Kyiv and Moscow announced the exchange of 230 prisoners just over two weeks into Ukraine's surprise offensive on Kursk.
Sicily opens manslaughter probe as last movements of yacht victims revealed
Sicilian prosecutors said Saturday they were investigating possible manslaughter after a superyacht sank killing seven people, as it emerged that trapped passengers scrabbled for air pockets after it went down.
Sicily prosecutors open manslaughter probe after yacht sinking
Sicilian prosecutors said Saturday they were investigating potential crimes of negligent shipwreck and manslaughter after a superyacht sank killing seven people, including UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch.
Three dead in knife attack on German festival
German police on Saturday extended a major manhunt after a man stabbed to death three people and wounded eight others at a street festival in the city of Solingen.
Three dead, several wounded in knife attack on German festival
Three people were killed and four severely wounded in a knife attack at a festival in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, according to a spokeswoman for the police in nearby Duesseldorf.
Several dead and injured in attack on German festival: media
Several people were killed and injured in an attack at a festival in the western German city of Solingen on Friday, local media reported.
Iceland's volcanic eruption slows as lava flows from second fissure
Icelandic authorities said Friday that a second fissure had formed on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, but volcanic activity had decreased after lava started spewing forth for the sixth time in the region since December.
UN fears repeat of 2017 atrocities against Rohingyas
The United Nations said Friday it fears a repeat of the 2017 atrocities committed against the Rohingya minority in Myanmar, warning a human tragedy was unfolding in Rakhine State.
Chinese video game hit 'Black Myth' sells 10 mn copies in three days
Hit Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong"has become one of the country's most successful productions, selling 10 million copies worldwide since launching earlier this week.
US alleges software scheme to raise rent prices
US prosecutors unveiled sweeping antitrust charges Friday against a property management software company that they allege employs algorithms to enable collusion among landlords, harming renters across numerous US markets.
Iceland's volanic eruption expands as lava flows from second fissure
Icelandic authorities said Friday that a second fissure had formed on the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula after lava started spewing forth for the sixth time in the region since December.
Sicily divers seek tycoon's daughter after superyacht sinking
Divers returned to the sea Friday in search of UK tycoon Mike Lynch's teenage daughter, the last person missing after their boat sank off Sicily killing the businessman and five others.
Flood deluge worsens in Bangladesh with millions affected
Flash floods wrought havoc in Bangladesh on Friday as the country recovers from weeks of political upheaval, with the death toll rising to 13 and millions more caught in the deluge.
China's 'throwing eggs' card game wins fans and official censure
In the evenings in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, friends meet to "throw eggs" -- a card game winning fans despite official warnings that it is an addictive waste of time and a drain on productivity.
Volcano erupts in Iceland, sixth since December
A new volcano erupted on the Reykjanes peninsula in southwestern Iceland late Thursday, spewing hot lava into the air in the sixth eruption to hit the region since December, authorities said.
Venezuela top court confirms Maduro's disputed reelection
Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election despite opposition claims of widespread vote fraud.
Influencer Andrew Tate placed under house arrest in Romania in new probe
A Romanian court on Thursday placed controversial influencer Andrew Tate -- who is already awaiting trial over human trafficking and rape charges -- under house arrest, a day after raiding his home in a new investigation involving minors.
Venezuela apex court confirms Maduro's disputed reelection
Venezuela's Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election despite opposition claims of widespread vote fraud.
UK tycoon's body found in sunken yacht, one woman still missing
The body of UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch was recovered Thursday from his sunken yacht off Sicily, as the search continued for the last of the six people missing -- his teenage daughter.
Cosplay and queues at Germany gamers gathering
Armour-clad warriors mixed with cosplaying Super Marios and monster hunters on Thursday, as gamers braved hours of queuing at the sector's biggest trade show, Gamescom in Germany's Cologne.