Singapore to decriminalize gay sex while continuing to prohibit same-sex marriage
Singapore’s prime minister also vowed not to shake its traditional family and societal norms, including how marriage is defined, what children are taught in schools, and what is shown on television.
Singapore’s prime minister also vowed not to shake its traditional family and societal norms, including how marriage is defined, what children are taught in schools, and what is shown on television.
Daughter of Russian known as 'Putin's brain' killed in car blast
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The 29-year-old was the daughter of political theorist Alexander Dugin, a prominent proponent of the “Russian world” concept and a vehement supporter of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Dennis Rodman says he received permission to go to Russia to advocate for Brittney Griner's release from jail
Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison.
Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison.
Recently discovered 'sea bugs' can grow up to 1.5 feet, eat entire alligator corpse
They can eat an entire alligator corpse in just 51 days.
They can eat an entire alligator corpse in just 51 days.
Young seal wanders into New Zealand home, terrorizes family cat
The seal entered the home through two cat flaps, Phil Ross, the homeowner, suspected.
The seal entered the home through two cat flaps, Phil Ross, the homeowner, suspected.
ISIS 'Beatle' El Shafee Elsheikh sentenced to life for hostage killings
A British national was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role in an Islamic State hostage-taking scheme.
A British national was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role in an Islamic State hostage-taking scheme.
Finnish PM Sanna Marin defends dancing video; takes drug test to clear herself
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Friday she has taken a drug test “for her own legal protection” after a video was leaked of her dancing and lip-syncing songs at a private party.
Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin said Friday she has taken a drug test “for her own legal protection” after a video was leaked of her dancing and lip-syncing songs at a private party.
Woman cut off boyfriend's penis after he tried to rape 14-year-old daughter, reports say
“I brought a knife from the kitchen and chopped off his private parts to teach him a lesson,” the mother was quoted as saying. “I have no regrets for what I did.”
“I brought a knife from the kitchen and chopped off his private parts to teach him a lesson,” the mother was quoted as saying. “I have no regrets for what I did.”
Stars Coffee, a rebranded Starbucks chain, opens in Russia
Instead of a Starbucks crown, the Stars Coffee mermaid wears a Russian headdress called a kokoshnik.
Instead of a Starbucks crown, the Stars Coffee mermaid wears a Russian headdress called a kokoshnik.
Japan encourages young people to drink more alcohol
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
Japan's tax revenues from alcohol sales have plummeted due to COVID-19.
Putin offers $16,000, honorary 'Mother Heroine' award to Russian women who have 10 children
The Russian government announced this week it is bringing back a Soviet-era honorary title and financial reward bestowed upon Russian women who have 10 or more children.
The Russian government announced this week it is bringing back a Soviet-era honorary title and financial reward bestowed upon Russian women who have 10 or more children.
Finnish PM Sanna Marin under fire after party video surfaces
Finland's Sanna Marin has been seen regularly at music festivals and nightclubs since taking office.
Finland's Sanna Marin has been seen regularly at music festivals and nightclubs since taking office.
Children's remains found in suitcases bought at storage unit auction
The family had purchased the personal and household items in an online auction and hauled them home last week.
The family had purchased the personal and household items in an online auction and hauled them home last week.
Miss Universe pageant to allow married women, mothers to compete for 1st time
The new eligibility rules will begin with the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in 2023, organizers said.
The new eligibility rules will begin with the 72nd Miss Universe pageant, which will be held in 2023, organizers said.
UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
A restaurant in the U.K. has decided to stop catering to vegans because its owners were apparently fed up with their "holier-than-thou" attitude.
Giant sharks once roamed the earth with a mega-appetite, research shows
Based on their digital creation, researchers calculated that the megalodon would have weighed around 70 tons, or as much as 10 elephants.
Based on their digital creation, researchers calculated that the megalodon would have weighed around 70 tons, or as much as 10 elephants.
Zimbabwe: 157 unvaccinated children died amid measles outbreak
At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.
At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.
‘Jumanji’-themed amusement park set to open in 2023
The movie first hit theaters in 1995 and now fans can step inside the jungle in the spring.
The movie first hit theaters in 1995 and now fans can step inside the jungle in the spring.
Elon Musk's tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir
Elon Musk has caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United.
Elon Musk has caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United.