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Panda diplomacy: Pandas caught up in Japan-China political storm over Taiwan

The pandas were given to Japan as a symbol of friendship between the two nations, and this is the first time since 1972 that Japan will be pandaless

 Giant Panda Ai Bao holds her baby panda with mouth after giving birth to twin at Everland amusement park in Yongin, South Korea, July 11, 2023.
Palestine Action protesters involved in a hunger strike.

'Hungry? Eat a sandwich': Palestine Action protesters hospitalized as hunger strike exceeds 40 days

The famous cross-eyed opossum Heidi peers out of its box before it is taken to the enclosure at the newly built tropical hall of the Zoo in Leipzig, June 9, 2011

Disney dinners stunned as hungry opossum crashes Magic Kingdom dessert party

Sadie, a 5-year-old dog, was rescued after being swept out to sea.

WATCH: Labrador swept out to sea rescued by San Diego Fire Department lifeguards


Animal rights orgs. hit out at 'ridiculous' claim crocodiles were culled over terrorism fears

The Civil Administration and the Nature and Parks Authorities both claimed in the letter that the killings were carried out to avoid a potential "terrorist incident." 

 Crocodile, close up view.

Spectator execution: Teenage boy shoots his family's murderer in front of crowds in Afghanistan

A 13-year-old boy shot the man who had slaughtered 13 of his relatives three times.

Afghan citizens wait to register as they attempt to return to their country, with trucks loaded with their belongings seen in the background, after Pakistan closed border crossings for trade with Afghanistan following exchanges of fire between the two nations' forces, at the Chaman border crossing i

Adidas defeats appeal of lawsuit over imploded Kanye partnership

The company's sales in North America fell 2% in 2024, "solely due to significantly lower Yeezy sales," Adidas said in March.

 KANYE WEST attends the 2022 Super Bowl in Inglewood, California. The problem is that this self-proclaimed, proud Nazi is also an award-winning, gifted musician who has sold over 140 million copies of his records in the past two decades and become a billionaire, says the writer.

Man arrested after allegedly robbing liquor store with ‘old timey musket’

The firearm is likely from the mid-1800s and is a single-shot percussion derringer, often known as a "Muff Pistol" or "Pocket Pistol."

Dyllon Redfern, 24, was arrested after allegedly using an antique gun to rob a liquor store on Saturday

Amy Winehouse’s father sues singer’s friends for allegedly selling her clothes

Stylist Naomi Parry and friend Catriona Gourlay “deliberately concealed” that they stole dozens of Winehouse’s clothes at an auction following her death, Mitch Winehouse told the High Court.

Mitch and Janis Winehouse, the father and mother of the late singer Amy Winehouse

Man charged with theft after swallowing 007 special edition $19k Fabergé pendant from store

Police confirmed the object, valued at $19,200, has ‘not yet been recovered’ from the man.

007 limited edition James Bond Fabergé egg.

Tel Avivians shell out the shekels on OnlyFans as Middle East's biggest tippers

Globally, Tel Aviv took the 19th spot in spending, edging you against Chicago by less than $300, New Orleans by more than $37,000, Houston by more than $38,000, and San Diego by more than $24,350. 

A logo for OnlyFans is seen in this illustration picture, February 29, 2024.

Tesco suspends employee for refusing to handle Israeli goods, prompting pro-Palestinian protests

BDS alleged Tesco had suspended the worker “for refusing to handle blood-soaked Israeli goods."

A sign featuring a Tesco logo in London, Britain, September 29, 2025

Trainee police officer who passed secrets to drug dealer boyfriend banned from force

Maryam Ilyas resigned ahead of a disciplinary hearing this week but would have otherwise been sacked, the misconduct panel ruled.

Maryam Ilyas

Snail heist leaves French farm shell shocked at disappearance of €90,000 stock

L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, located near Reims, said the theft was a "real blow" ahead of the Christmas season, when snail is often consumed as a luxury treat.

 Illustration: Black snail

Swiss lawmakers seek probe into whether gifts to Trump by business leaders breached law

Raphael Mahaim and Greta Gysin, both Green Party members of parliament, said in a letter to the public prosecutor that the legality of the gifts should be assessed by the judicial system.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media following a call with military service members, on Thanksgiving, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 27, 2025.