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Drama teacher caught with thousands of files involving minors sentenced after sexually touching students: 'What kind of man would do this?'

A head drama teacher who sexually touched two students before being caught with almost 18,000 abuse files involving children as young as nine has been sentenced to a minimum of...

Pro-Palestinian protesters — including Greta Thunberg — rail against Israel at Eurovision, which made Jewish state alter song lyrics

“It’s about songs, and songs are about love. … [Israel] should be here when there is peace,” a protester said.

Suspect in triple murder of surfers killed in Mexico allegedly told girlfriend 'I killed them'

Jesús Gerardo Garcia Cota made the stunning admission on April 28, the day after Jake and Callum Robinson and Jack Carter Rhoad were last seen alive in Baha California.

Teacher had baby with underage student — while on bail for sex with different boy, jurors told

teacher Rebecca Joynes drove one of the boy's back to her apartment for unprotected sex, "laughing" when he told her he was too young even to drive, jurors were told.

Hostage deal talks with Israel, Hamas put on hold over Rafah operation

Negotiations for a hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas have been put on hold as the fighting in Rafah continues, officials said.

Dead bodies keep mummifying in this mountain town — and scientists are baffled

It's a scenario straight out of a zombie apocalypse movie.

Humiliating moment two 'rowdy' passengers are escorted off plane to cheers and laughter

“A police officer emptied the passenger's handbag onto the tarmac and a 1-litre vodka bottle that appeared to be almost empty fell out," one passenger said. “They were both in...

Passengers flee fiery wreckage of Boeing 737 that skidded off runway in Senegal

One of the 78 passengers was seen scrambling away from the aircraft as it went up in flames.

Putin claims there's 'nothing unusual' about Russian nuclear weapons drill

"There is nothing unusual here, this is planned work," Putin said, state news agency TASS reported. "It is training."

Cannes Film Festival rocked by report that 10 stars, including Oscar winner, set for #MeToo accusations

The biggest drama at Cannes may not be on screen, as reports claim a new #MeToo investigation will drop during the 2024 film festival.

Dad facing prison time for Turks and Caicos ammo charge says law has 'unintended consequences'

Bryan Hagerich, a Pennsylvania father of two facing a minimum 12-year prison sentence in Turks and Caicos after airport security found ammunition in his luggage in February, says the island law meant...

Australian surfer slain in Mexico left girlfriend heartbreaking voicemail before death: 'Just thinking about you'

“Hope you’re having a phenomenal start to your day. I’m sensing a big grin on your face for some reason today. I hope you’re full of positivity and smiles."

Israeli troops battle Hamas in Rafah outskirts as US officials downplay WH concerns

Israeli troops continue to battle Hamas on the outskirts of Rafah on Wednesday – as US officials say the White House does not believe the Jewish State has crossed a...

These four words paint a bleak future for Prince Harry

One sentence from the royal camp served as a major signal at what was to come when Harry made his highly-publicized return to the UK.

Son of Hamas founder lambastes activist journalist who once pushed 9/11 conspiracy over Israel-Hamas war

The disowned son of a Hamas co-founder slammed an activist journalist who once subscribed to 9/11 conspiracy theories as a "parrot" who repeats Hamas propaganda during a heated televised debate.

Boeing cargo plane makes emergency 'belly' landing after landing gear fails, sends sparks flying

The aircraft, flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, informed the control tower in Istanbul that its landing gear had failed to open and touched down with guidance from the...

Russian court says US soldier charged with theft causing 'significant' damage

US soldier Gordon Black, who has been detained in the Russian city of Vladivostok until July 2, has been charged with theft causing significant damage, a Russian court said.

Mother of Australian surfers killed in Mexico gives moving tribute to sons at a beach in San Diego

“Our hearts are broken and the world has become a darker place for us,” Debra Robinson said, fighting back tears.

Kim Jong Un demolishes his North Korean winter palace in 'unusual' move: report

The aerial photos of the Ryokpo Palace complex south of the capital city Pyongyang show a dirt lot where a blue-roofed mansion once stood.