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23m ago

4 people in critical condition after crush at London concert

Police said eight people were hospitalized after a suspected crowd surge during an Asake concert at the O2 Academy Brixton, one of London’s most famous music venues.
Brixton O2 Academy incident
Brixton O2 Academy incident
34m ago

California woman admits to unwittingly funding foiled plot to kidnap Iran critic

U.S. prosecutors have not accused Niloufar Bahadorifar of participating in the plot to abduct Masih Alinejad, a journalist and vocal critic of the Iranian government for its treatment of women and other issues, but said she was used as a go-between.
Niloufar Bahadorifar pleads guilty to a charge of conspiracy to violate U.S. economic sanctions on Iran, on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.
Niloufar Bahadorifar pleads guilty to a charge of conspiracy to violate U.S. economic sanctions on Iran, on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.
52m ago

5 children among 10 dead in France apartment fire

Authorities said it was not immediately clear what started the deadly overnight blaze in Vaulx-en-Velin, near the city of Lyon.
France apartment fire kills 10.
France apartment fire kills 10.

Russia launches another major missile attack on Ukraine

Local authorities on social media reported explosions in the capital, Kyiv, southern Kryvyi Rih and northeastern Kharkiv as air raid alarms sounded across the country.
A fresh barrage of Russian strikes hit cities across Ukraine early on December 16, 2022 cutting water and electricity in major cities and piling pressure on Ukraine's grid with temperatures belowing freezing.
A fresh barrage of Russian strikes hit cities across Ukraine early on December 16, 2022 cutting water and electricity in major cities and piling pressure on Ukraine's grid with temperatures belowing freezing.
4h ago

16 dead, 17 missing after landslide at campsite in Malaysia

Seven people have been hospitalized and 53 other people were rescued after the landslide about 31 miles north of the capital, Kuala Lumpur, officials said.
A landslide hit the campsite outside Kuala Lumpur early Friday, Malaysia's fire department said.
A landslide hit the campsite outside Kuala Lumpur early Friday, Malaysia's fire department said.

Daughters of Americans imprisoned in Iran appeal to Biden for action

The president's special envoy for hostage affairs said, "Whether someone receives a meeting with the president or not ... we’re always still working these cases.”
Morad Tahbaz, seen here with his family, has been imprisoned in Iran since 2018.
Morad Tahbaz, seen here with his family, has been imprisoned in Iran since 2018.
16h ago

Two boys rescued after bungee ride malfunction at London winter festival leaves them dangling for hours

Police and event organizers said the two teenagers were lowered out of the ride safely and checked by onsite medics. They were not injured.
The Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park on Nov. 17, 2022 in London.
The Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park on Nov. 17, 2022 in London.
18h ago

Car hits and kills boy amid World Cup game celebrations in France

Video emerged on Twitter showing a car being driven dangerously near crowds in the street after the French national team’s win Wednesday night over Morocco.
Fans celebrate after France's victory over Morocco in the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final, on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Dec. 14, 2022.
Fans celebrate after France's victory over Morocco in the Qatar 2022 World Cup semi-final, on the Champs-Elysees in Paris on Dec. 14, 2022.
20h ago

Senate passes bill to bar federal employees from using TikTok on government devices

The vote is the latest action by lawmakers to crack down on Chinese companies amid national security fears that Beijing could use them to spy on Americans.
The TikTok booth at the Tokyo Game Show
The TikTok booth at the Tokyo Game Show

Iran ousted from U.N. women's rights commission amid crackdown and executions

The U.S. and 28 other countries voted to expel Iran from the world body that promotes women's rights. China and Russia were among those that voted not to oust the country.
Permanent Representative and Ambassador of the U.S. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, left, and other representatives during the meeting regarding the removal of Iran from membership in the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations on Dec. 14, 2022.
Permanent Representative and Ambassador of the U.S. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, left, and other representatives during the meeting regarding the removal of Iran from membership in the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations on Dec. 14, 2022.
2d ago

Peru’s new government declares national emergency, gives military new power

The new government declared a 30-day national emergency Wednesday amid violent protests following the ouster of President Pedro Castillo.
Soldiers stand guard after clearing a roadblock to the airport in Arequipa, Peru
Soldiers stand guard after clearing a roadblock to the airport in Arequipa, Peru