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Boy Miraculously Survives Days Between Lions In Zimbabwe Game Park
Boy Miraculously Survives Days Between Lions In Zimbabwe Game Park

A young boy who disappeared in northern Zimbabwe after wandering into a game park teeming with lions and elephants has miraculously survived five agonizing days alone in the jungle, Worthy News learned Saturday.

Standoff Over Arrest Warrant For South Korea’s President (Worthy News In-Depth)
Standoff Over Arrest Warrant For South Korea’s President (Worthy News In-Depth)

South Korea plunged into its worst political crisis in years on Friday as police and anti-corruption investigators attempted to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.

France Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets in Syria
France Launches Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets in Syria

As Syrians look toward an uncertain future following the ousting of dictator Bashar al-Assad by Islamic rebels last month, France announced Tuesday that its military carried out targeted airstrikes against Islamic State (Daesh) positions in Syria on Sunday, i24News reports.

Several Killed In Montenegro’s Restaurant Shooting
Several Killed In Montenegro’s Restaurant Shooting

Several people have died in a shooting at a restaurant in Montenegro near the Balkan nation’s historical capital of Cetinje, police said Wednesday.

Biden Announces $2.5 Billion in Security Aid for Ukraine as His Presidency Winds Down
Biden Announces $2.5 Billion in Security Aid for Ukraine as His Presidency Winds Down

With just three weeks remaining of his presidency, US President Joe Biden has re-emphasized his commitment to helping Ukraine resist Russia’s invasion: on Monday, December 30 he announced the provision of nearly $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine.

World Ushers In 2025 Amid Wars
World Ushers In 2025 Amid Wars

At Qatar’s main international airport in Doha, waiters hurried to open champagne bottles for passengers stranded in a lounge. A Worthy News reporter noticed migrants from many nations and tourists celebrating what they hope will be a more peaceful 2025.

French President Regrets Early Elections
French President Regrets Early Elections

In a significant concession to the nation, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he “regrets” his decision to call early parliamentary elections in June.

Finland Seizes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Suspected of Severing Baltic Sea Power and Internet cables
Finland Seizes Russian-Linked Oil Tanker Suspected of Severing Baltic Sea Power and Internet cables

Finland last week seized an oil tanker that was taking oil to Russia after Finnish authorities suspected the Russian-linked vessel of involvement in “grave sabotage” by severing power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea on Christmas Day, Sky News reports.

Mexico Takes Tougher Stance Toward Drug Cartels
Mexico Takes Tougher Stance Toward Drug Cartels

In a significantly more aggressive approach to dealing with Mexican drug cartels, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum recently sent thousands of troops and heavy weaponry to quell an eruption of intra-cartel violence in Sinaloa state, Reuters reports.

China Extends Feared Detention Centers
China Extends Feared Detention Centers

Corruption suspects in China prepare for a Chinese New Year behind bars across the Communist-run nation. Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly built or expanded more than 200 specialized detention facilities nationwide to interrogate those allegedly involved in graft.

China Hacks US Treasury In Major Security Breach’
China Hacks US Treasury In Major Security Breach’

Investigations into a significant security breach were ongoing Tuesday after China-backed experts allegedly managed to hack the U.S. Treasury Department’s computers, “stealing” documents in what officials called a “major incident.”

Russia, Ukraine Exchange Hundreds Of Prisoners
Russia, Ukraine Exchange Hundreds Of Prisoners

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates, officials confirmed.

Scores Killed In Ethiopia As Truck Crashes After Wedding
Scores Killed In Ethiopia As Truck Crashes After Wedding

Authorities say at least 71 people have died in southern Ethiopia after a truck packed with passengers plunged into a river after returning from a wedding event.

NATO Sceptic Croatian President Wins Election
NATO Sceptic Croatian President Wins Election

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic, a critic of the European Union and NATO aid to Ukraine, won the first round of presidential elections on Sunday. Still, he did not receive enough votes to avoid a runoff on January 12.

Georgia’s Pro-Western President Refuses To Step Down (Worthy News Radio)
Georgia’s Pro-Western President Refuses To Step Down (Worthy News Radio)

Georgia’s pro-Western head-of-state said Sunday that she would remain the “only legitimate president” despite a new leader being sworn in following a controversial election. Salome Zourabichvili made the comments amid a turbulent inauguration of her successor, a former soccer star who critics view as a far-right pro-Russian politician.