Underwater illusion possibly cost the lives of 5 experienced divers in the Maldives
Did an underwater illusion cause five particularly experienced divers to lose their lives in the Indian Ocean archipelago?
Trump must make a choice this weekend: wedding party or go to war
US President Donald Trump is currently so busy with the Middle East crisis that he may not even make it to his son's wedding this weekend.
Concerns over legal changes on divorce rules in Afghanistan
The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan UNAMA is uneasy about the change in the law in Afghanistan.
Married at First Sight: Three complaints of sexual abuse by TV reality show contestants in Britain
Three complaints have been filed in Britain about sexual abuse by men who took part in the TV reality show "Married at First Sight" on British Channel 4, British media report. The complaints relate to behavior by the male contestants off camera and are said to have been filed with relevant authorities.
New excavations at French serial killer's own graveyard
Frenchman Émile Louis murdered and buried at least seven vulnerable young women in the 1970s. Earlier this week, however, excavations began once again in northern France. Police and prosecutors hope to find the remains of his victims after all these years.
Eight gold miners killed by rebels in Indonesia
In Indonesia's Papua province, eight gold miners were killed by separatist rebels in Indonesia.
Parents leave son and infant daughter (3 and 5) blindfolded on deserted country road while on vacation
At first, the children still thought their parents were playing a game with them. Unfortunately, it was deadly serious. The French couple left their 3-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter motherless and also blindfolded on a deserted country road in the Portuguese countryside.
Ukraine achieves largest ground advance in two years
Ukraine has achieved its largest ground advance since the Ukrainian army invaded Russia's Kursk province as a surprise counterattack two years ago.
U.S. considers Greenland once again
US special envoy Jeff Landry visited Greenland this week. On location, he called for a renewed U.S. military and economic presence on the island.
The Netherlands lacks clear insight into sabotage risks in the North Sea
The Netherlands is not sure whether the its critical infrastructure in the North Sea, with gas and electricity pipelines, data and telecom cables, is sufficiently protected. Trouw reports that this is a conclusion drawn by the Court of Audit in a new report.