Brexit talks continue but UK Navy on standby as deadline nears
Transport companies have also warned that EU member Ireland could see import volumes shrink in the event of new customs procedures for goods routed through Britain.
Minnesota nurse gets shamed by neighbor for putting up Christmas lights
A GoFundMe has subsequently been set up to supply homes along the street with Christmas lights.
Shortages, jams and shutdowns: UK readies for Brexit 'no-deal' chaos
Failure to secure a deal in time for the end of the transition period on December 31 would see Britain revert to World Trade Organization rules, with tariffs and quotas, from January 1.
Teenage boy strangles his mother to death after argument over his D grade.
After disposing of the body, the boy called 911 and gave a suspicious report on a burglary at his home and his mother's disappearance
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£114.9 million lottery winners reveal they have given away half the jackpot prize to help people in need.
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Johnson heads to Brussels as time runs out for Brexit deal
The EU fears Britain slashing its regulations, which could allow its companies to undercut European firms.
Missing British teen found 6 years later in jihadist bride camp with 3-year-old son
The Syrian Isis bride camp where Abukar was found is the same place where Bethnal Green schoolgirl Shamima Begum was discovered last year
Last-ditch effort to save Brexit trade talks from failure
Johnson has insisted Britain will "prosper mightily" whatever the outcome of the talks, but he will face severe political and economic fallout if he cannot seal a deal.
US House backs decriminalizing cannabis in historic vote
Northern neighbor Canada fully legalized marijuana in 2018, and has a number of large companies growing it commercially.
Swedish man held captive by own mother in 'filthy' apartment for 28 years.
Stockholm police spokesman Ola Osterling said the mother may be charged with illegal deprivation of liberty and causing bodily harm.
Mysterious futuristic monolith appears in Romania weeks after Utah incident
The monolith measures about 10 to 12 feet tall and seems to be composed of a reflective type of metal with loop markings on its surface.
Utah monolith removal explained: 'Don't leave trash in the desert'
Some observers pointed out the object's resemblance to the avant-garde work of John McCracken, a US artist who lived for a time in nearby New Mexico and died in 2011.
Baby among five killed as car runs down shoppers in Germany
The incident brought back memories of a truck rampage at a Berlin Christmas market in 2016 that killed 12 people, Germany's deadliest Islamist attack to date.
Massacre in Jihadist-ravaged northeast Nigeria kills at least 110
The violence has also spread into neighbouring Niger, Chad and Cameroon, prompting a regional military coalition to fight the militants.
Iran accuses Israel of assassinating scientist and seeking 'chaos'
The assassination of Fakhrizadeh is the latest in a series of killings of nuclear scientists in Iran.
4-year-old orders 10 bags full of McDonald's using mum's phone
When confronted about his massive fast food haul, the boy said, "Mum, the golden minion didn't even come".
South Korean online sex ring leader sentenced to 40 years in jail
The accused ran his criminal syndicate throughout secretive chatrooms in the Telegram chat app.
'Global Britain' defends slashing aid budget
Finance minister Rishi Sunak told Sky News that Britain was facing an "economic emergency" because of the pandemic.
Americans celebrate Thanksgiving under pall of pandemic
Globally, more than 60 million infections and 1.4 million deaths have been recorded since the new coronavirus emerged in China late last year.
EU set to defend its market amid Brexit frustrations
London has been resisting signing up to the EU's vision of a post-Brexit "level playing field", with trade penalties if either side diverges from agreed standards.
Australian Juror gets dismissed for snoring in court during murder trial
The female juror's snoring was heard at the time when evidence was being cross-examined as well as during the first part of the prosecutor's closing address.
Chinese man caught with mistress gets strapped in a cage and thrown into river
This was a punishment practised during the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty, but was never approved by Chinese laws
Pope derides anti-mask movements, Backs racial justice campaign
The pope railed against those who claim "that being forced to wear a mask is an unwarranted imposition by the state".
Pandemic inflames violence against women
In July, the UN estimated that six months of restrictions could result in 31 million additional cases of sexual violence in the world
Nine Australian soldiers take their own lives amid reports of alleged war crimes
From 40 veterans in 2019, at least 56 veterans committed suicide this year alone. The most recent suicide took place last Thursday.
Endangered parrots found stuffed by smugglers inside plastic water bottles
There are more than 130 threatened bird species found inhabiting the vast jungles of Indonesia, which is more than any other country except for Brazil.
German FM slams coronavirus protesters for Nazi victim comparisons
Government measures introduced to halt the spread of the coronavirus have triggered large protests in Germany.
G20 throws weight behind global Covid-19 vaccine access at summit
Some Western officials have indicated human rights will not be raised at the summit, saying they prefer to use bilateral forums to discuss the issue with Riyadh.
Americans urged to stay home for Thanksgiving as virus surges
US states and cities have been imposing their own restrictions, including home confinement.
Azerbaijan reclaims disputed land in Karabakh peace deal
After the peace accord was signed last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin said total fatalities that include dozens of civilians had surpassed 4,000 people.
Australian special forces 'unlawfully killed' 39 in Afghanistan
A years-long internal investigation into military misconduct was released Thursday.
US virus death toll passes 250,000, New York closes schools
Figures additionally showed the only region where cases and deaths declined last week was Southeast Asia.
Protesters clash with police in Berlin shutdown demo
At least 13,119 people have died from the virus in Germany so far.
Facebook warning: Selling of pets is illegal on the platform
Facebook reiterated its guidelines stating that selling of animals between private individuals is strictly prohibited
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