A roundup of recent news from Italy, covering a corruption scandal, climate spending shortcomings, the Pope's health, and recognition of civilian heroes. Read more...

Two 17-year-old girls, Oliwia and Wiktoria, are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a 10-year-old boy who fell through the ice on a frozen lake in Poland. Their quick thinking averted a potential tragedy. Read more...

Cambridgeshire residents face health challenges, from long eye treatment waits to mould-infested homes and a heroic New Year's Eve cardiac arrest rescue. Read more...

Luke Littler and Luke Humphries dominate the UK Open in darts, while rugby player Courtney Evans makes a life-saving liver donation. Read more...

A look at several recent tragedies, including a fatal fire in Poland, a brutal crime in Poznan, a triple murder in the UK, a storm in Spain, and flooding in Melaka. Read more...

A Polish neighbor's heroic rescue of a child from a murder scene, prayers for Pope Francis's health, and a caregiver's theft from an elderly woman are highlighted. Read more...

From shark attacks in South Africa to a shotgun on a Jetstar flight and a naked rant on Southwest, travel can be full of unexpected dangers and bizarre incidents. Read more...

A look at three health stories: a projected global obesity crisis, the passing of a man who saved millions of babies, and a French surgeon's disturbing admission. Read more...

This week's health news includes heroic schoolgirls, a viral bad breath alert, a male taboo regarding female doctors, and the toxic influence of social media on women. Read more...

From a basketball upset to a community healing through baseball and a daring sea rescue, the Pacific region showcases resilience and extraordinary feats. Read more...

A Coruña sees stories of everyday heroism and a troubling pattern of workplace abuse in its courts, highlighting both the best and worst of community and institutional failures. Read more...

A children's musical featuring Roberto and Erasmo Carlos's music tours Brazil, while a karate black belt stops a shop robbery in the UK with her martial arts skills. Read more...

A deadly rampage in Mannheim leaves questions about the driver's motives, while a taxi driver is hailed as a hero for his courageous intervention. Read more...

This article covers internal political struggles within the Rede Sustentabilidade party in Brazil, air quality debates, a murder investigation in Kenya, and an act of heroism in Kazakhstan. Read more...

London is using the royal family to strengthen ties with the US, including Trump, while also addressing security concerns after an attack on a foreign minister. Read more...

This week's news includes a prison officer jailed for misconduct, a heroic intervention on a plane, a daughter's desperate rescue attempt, and a visual IQ challenge. Read more...

Liverpool's improbable win, a boxer's bravery, and the surprising origin of football goal nets highlight a week of captivating sports stories. Read more...

The Liberec region sees its governor, Martin Půta, survive a dismissal vote despite corruption allegations. Separately, firefighters successfully evacuated 16 people from a building fire in Liberec. Read more...

A grab bag of feel-good stories, including a simple King Cake recipe, a thought-provoking cartoon, and a heartwarming tale of a young boy's environmental efforts. Read more...