Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap

Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

27 people lashed in public in Afghanistan

Twenty-seven people were lashed in public on Thursday in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan as punishment for alleged adultery, theft, drug offenses and other crimes, according to a court official.

American Paul Whelan left behind again in Russia-US prisoner swap

President Joe Biden said the White House has 'not forgotten' about Paul Whelan, an American veteran who's been jailed in Russia since December 2018.

Peru's president ousted by Congress amid political turmoil

The president of Peru was ousted by Congress Wednesday after he sought to dissolve the legislative body and take unilateral control of the government, triggering a grave constitutional crisis. FRANKLIN BRICEÑO Associated Press

Taliban carry out 1st public execution since Afghan takeover

The Taliban authorities have carried out the first public execution since the former insurgents took over Afghanistan last year.

German police seek help in solving bull sperm heist

Police in western Germany are appealing for help in cracking a potentially very cold case.

Brazil's in-game dances at the FIFA World Cup set off debate

Each time the Brazil squad scored a goal in the 4-to-1 game, they rejoiced with a choreographed routine – a decision that’s being both criticized and commended.

These 3 U.S. cities were among the 10 most expensive in the world for 2022

Inflation is having a big impact on the cost of living across the globe: Prices are up an average of 8.1% in the world’s largest cities compared to last year.

27 flee plane in Spain after pregnant woman simulates labor

Spanish police were searching for 14 people who ran from a plane after it made an emergency landing to obtain assistance for a pregnant woman who allegedly simulated that she was about to give birth.

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Time's 2022 Person of the Year

Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.

Germany police arrest 25 people suspected of planning armed coup

Police raids against the far right are not uncommon in Germany — still sensitive to its grim Nazi past — but the scale of this operation was unusual.

Pearl Harbor timeline: Events that led up to 1941 attack on US

On the 81st anniversary, here is a look back at the timeline of events that led up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

FIFA VP: Qatar 2022 could be last World Cup hosted by single country

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be the last staged in a single country, FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani said in a wide-ranging exclusive interview with FOX Sports.

Jamaica imposes state of emergency over gang violence

Jamaica’s prime minister declared a widespread state of emergency on Tuesday to fight a surge in gang violence on an island with one of the highest murder rates in the region.

Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'

Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”

Tiananmen massacre survivor speaks about current protests in China

Rose Tang is an artist and activist who survived the 1989 massacre in Tiananmen Square in China. Tang, who now lives in Brooklyn, explained why the current demonstrations in China are different from protests in the past.

Impact of protests in China
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China's zero-COVID policy has sparked protests in cities across that country. These protests could be having an effect. Rose Tang, a survivor of the Tiananmen Square massacre, talked to Fox 5 News about why this generation could make a true impact.