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Protesters have left the US embassy compound in Baghdad, but the situation remains tense.

In a statement, Carlos Ghosn said he "escaped injustice" after leaving Japan where he faced a trial.

"One sweet here, another one there — that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome.

Can free schools solve the problem of "futoko", Japan's phenomenon of refusing to attend school?

For the past 116 years, a disputed passageway off the Alaskan coast has spurred a war between the two neighboring countries.

A driver caused an explosion in his car when he lit a cigarette after spraying air freshener. He used "excessive" amounts of the aerosol scent before sparking up, according to firefighters.

Elle Dee shares her story of meeting con woman Anna Delvey on the New York party scene.

Labour's vote is predicted to be nearly 12% down on the 2017 general election, with the Conservatives up 2.5% and the smaller parties having a better night.

Within the next 200 years, scientists believe all of the country's ice giants could disappear. Local geologists and activists hope to change that — starting with a plaque.

Crows have long been considered cunning. But their intelligence may be far more advanced than we ever thought possible.

Myanmar's leader says there is no proof its army had "genocidal intent" against Rohingya Muslims.

A paramedic who saved tourists says conditions were like something from "the Chernobyl mini-series."

Customers received an email from founder Nick Evans, saying he was "very sorry" and was trying to sell Unicorn's assets to offer partial refunds. The Texas-based company sold just 350 of its $699 commuter scooters.

We're all familiar with the spinning wheels and progress bars that signify when our electronic devices are "working," but are they making us fall for the labor illusion?

Heralded as the greatest warship of its time, the Vasa sank within 20 minutes of its maiden voyage. Nearly 400 years later, no-one knows why.

Most of us tend to think of time as linear, absolute and constantly "running out" — but is that really true? And how can we change our perceptions to feel better about its passing?

As climate change brings closer the possibility of an Arctic Ocean free of summer sea ice, scientists are urgently trying to understand the high north before it changes for good.

Housed inside a defunct used-car dealership, this noodle joint sells ramen so delicious, it's been named in the Michelin guide.

Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Drake and Ariana Grande are among the most popular artists of the moment.

Mr Trump accuses the French leader of insulting remarks for suggesting the bloc was "brain dead".