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Sauna fire in Japan kills married couple, Tokyo police probing
Tokyo police are reportedly investigating what led to the couple becoming trapped in the sauna, suspecting the unit had a faulty doorknob, local media reported.
Carrying babies in cloth treated with insecticide reduces malaria cases
New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays
‘Making Kiss-story’: DC’s lovebirds break record for most couples kissing under mistletoe
Smooching through the ages: First kiss was 20 million years ago by early primates, scientists say
Platonic pecks are thought to be used to navigate complex social relationships or increase bonding.
American rapper Nicki Minaj to deliver speech at UN as US demands Nigeria protect Christians
The Starships singer was credited by Amb. Mike Waltz to be “the greatest female recording artist” and a “principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.”
Convicted German nurse killed 10 patients in an effort to reduce his workload, prosecutors claim
Prosecutors had argued that the nurse injected his mostly elderly patients with painkillers or sedatives to ease his workload at night.
Scientists select demonic name for new horned 'Lucifer' bee species discovered in Australia
While the bee’s horns may have been enough to inspire the name alone, the lead scientist admitted she was inspired by the popular show Lucifer, which she had been watching on Netflix.
Newborn African lion cub rescued from Istanbul smugglers
The cub was discovered after a tip-off on a veterinary clinic holding the cub in the Tuzla district.
Longest married couple answer secret to 83 years of matrimony
The pair tied the know in 1942, in the middle of World War II, after meeting at a basketball game the year prior.
Mayor of Kansas town charged with voting illegally without US citizenship
Jose Ceballos was charged with three counts of voting without being qualified and three counts of election perjury, a day after his reelection.
After Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum groped in the streets, violence against women spotlighted
Video of the incident quickly ricocheted on the internet before being taken down by some accounts, underscoring for many in Mexico the insecurity women face in a country steeped in gender violence.
Ankara tightens shelter regulations after report on Israel-Iran War leaves authorities concerned
Turkey's National Intelligence Organization report found that the current infrastructure was inadequate for protection in modern warfare after assessing damage from the 12 Day War.
World's top YouTuber MrBeast launches Saudi theme park
Riyadh is set to launch Beast Land, a theme park modeled on his videos that put people through elaborate endurance challenges.
