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Outgoing ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda Says Trump Crossed a 'Red Line' with Sanctions Against Her
Fatou Bensouda was slapped with sanctions by the Trump administration for her investigation into the U.S. and its allies for alleged war crimes. In March 2019, she was placed under a travel ban and 18 months later, a freeze on her U.S.-based assets.
Paul Whelan, U.S. Citizen Jailed in Russia, Asks Biden to Negotiate His Release With Putin
Paul Whelan, a U.S. citizen jailed in Russia since 2018 on espionage charges, released a statement through his family asking President Joe Biden to push for his release during Wednesday's Geneva meeting.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan Disappointed NATO Allies Have Not Supported Turkey's Terrorism Fight
"Turkey is on the frontline in the fight against terrorism in all relevant international platforms, especially NATO," Erdogan said, adding that some 4,000 Islamic State group fighters were "neutralized" in Turkish cross-border operations.
U.K. COVID Restrictions Extended Till July 19 to Allow for More Vaccinations
"I think it is sensible to wait just a little longer," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Passing Plane Drops Frozen Block of Poo Over Town, Shocking Residents
"We were just thankful no one was walking past," recalled one witness. "It could've killed someone."
South Africa Rejects Second Batch of COVID-19 Vaccines, This Time From Johnson & Johnson
South Africa will discard about two million Johnson & Johnson vaccines after the U.S. FDA deemed them unsuitable for use. The administration believes the doses may have been manufactured with contaminated ingredients from a Baltimore facility.
WHO Director-General Asks World Leaders to Vaccinate 70% of Globe From COVID by Next G7 Meeting
"The virus is moving faster than the global (vaccine) distribution," Tedros said. He called for political leaders to commit to immunizing at least 70% of the world's population by the time of next year's G7 meeting.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Hopes Joe Biden Will Give 'Specific' Answer on Supporting Ukraine's NATO Bid
"I understand that this should be the agreed position of the alliance countries. Nevertheless, we must get clear dates and the likelihood of this for Ukraine," said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Man Hides Under Bride's Wedding Dress to Help Her Walk Amid Strong Wind
A video of the bride walking down the aisle shared on YouTube showed a man suddenly appear from underneath her gown before he disappeared into a crowd of guests.
Vladimir Putin Fears Cyberattack From U.S., NATO Planning Against Russia
The Russian President will meet Joe Biden at a crunch summit in Geneva, Switzerland. The Ukraine, as well as jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, will be on the agenda.
U.N.'s Nuclear Watchdog Has 'No Indication' Chinese Nuclear Plant Is Leaking
"At this stage, the agency has no indication that a radiological incident occurred," the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
Skier Captures Incredible Weather Phenomenon the Rare 'Sun Dog' on Camera
The phenomenon is known as a mock sun or parhelion, and sees spots appear at 22 degrees on each side of the sun.
Elephant Tramples Man to Death
The victim was cycling with a friend along the Sinamusanga-Sengwe fishing camp road when they were confronted by a herd of elephants.
Bride and Wedding Photographer Faint as Helicopter Plummets to Ground, Moments After Engine Failure
"We're not going to crash, are we?" asked wedding photographer Rachel Jordan shortly before taking off.
Man Surprises Girlfriend by Transforming Her Bathroom Into a Beach
The thoughtful boyfriend covered the bathroom floor with sand and filled the bathtub with ocean water before scattering rose petals and lighting candles.
Naftali Bennett's Anti-Palestinian State Agenda Risks Joe Biden's Ire
New Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has expressed gratitude towards former U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial policy record in the Middle East.
Police Share Hilarious Twitter Thread Over 'Dangerous' Geese
Canadian police shared numerous updates about the birds filled with jokes and puns, which were a hit with residents.
Nicaraguan Dissenter Hugo Torres Declares Government a 'Dictatorship' Shortly Before Arrest
The Nicaraguan police have arrested dissenters and opposing politicians in an attempt by the president to jail those who may oppose his rule.
NATO Places China Firmly in Its Sights As Joe Biden Strengthens Alliance
Joe Biden's predecessor Donald Trump had strained ties with NATO, criticising the amount of funding the U.S. had to provide.
Magnet Fisher Finds Kalashnikov in River, Sparking Investigation
Forensic officers have taken over the investigation in an attempt to uncover why the weapon was in the Doubs river in eastern France.
Vladimir Putin Warns Ukraine That Joining NATO is Unacceptable
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it would be unacceptable if Ukraine joined NATO. The longtime leader warned that NATO missiles would be able to reach key Russian targets in just seven minutes if Ukraine joined the organization
NATO Summit Latest Updates: Cyberthreats From Russia, China Are Main Concerns for Allies
One expected order of business is a revision of the NATO charter to include cyberattacks among the actions that would prompt a collective response from the alliance's member nations.