Serbia charges 13, including ex-minister, in train station roof collapse
Fatal collapse of railway station roof in the city of Novi Sad killed 15 people and prompted protests last month.
The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women – The Associated Press
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Actress Gal Gadot had ‘terrifying’ blood clot
Gadot says youngest daughter born during emergency surgery after blood clot found in actress's brain.
Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river
It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.
Dominique Pelicot will not appeal against conviction for drugging and raping ex-wife
Lawyer says he wishes to spare Gisèle Pelicot a new ordeal after marathon trial convicted all 51 accused
Dominique Pelicot will not appeal against his conviction for drugging and raping his wife and inviting strangers to rape her, his lawyer has said.
Béatrice Zavarro said the former electrician, 72, who was jailed for the maximum 20 years this month, wished to spare his now ex-wife, Gisèle Pelicot, a new ordeal but admitted there was also the risk a new trial in front of a public jury could mean a longer prison sentence.
Continue reading...Palestinian Authority’s raid on Jenin appeals to Israeli, Western interests
The Palestinian Authority is fighting armed groups in Jenin in hopes of winning favour with Israel and the US.
Problems that plagued Carter have also troubled Biden
From Afghanistan to climate change, Carter's presidency charted the course for future US presidents.
Syria’s de facto leader Sharaa meets Ukrainian foreign minister in Damascus – FRANCE 24 English
- Syria's de facto leader Sharaa meets Ukrainian foreign minister in Damascus FRANCE 24 English
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- Syria and Ukraine seek ‘strategic partnerships’ as senior officials meet Al Jazeera English
China court hands schoolboy a life sentence for murder
Two teenagers in Hebei given prison sentences over the killing of their 13-year-old classmate in March.
At the scene of the South Korea plane crash investigation
The BBC's Asia correspondent visited the scene, where investigators are sifting through the fuselage.
Salah says new Liverpool deal is ‘far away’
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is a long way from extending his contract at Liverpool, which expires in the summer.
How the world voted in 2024
The super-cycle of elections in 2024 had nearly 1.8 billion people globally vote for their leaders.
Carlsen to rejoin chess championship after jeans dispute resolved
The world champion quit the tournament on Friday after being told he had breached the dress code.
Australia beat India in ‘one of the best’ Tests to take series lead
Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar series.
Azerbaijan’s president says Russia must ” acknowledge its guilt” over plane crash – Axios
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- Azerbaijan president says crashed plane was shot at from Russia Reuters
- Azerbaijan Blames Russia for Plane Crash and Rebukes Kremlin The New York Times
- Azerbaijani and U.S. officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire The Associated Press
- Russia accused of shooting down passenger jet Al Jazeera English
No privacy, constant struggles for women in Gaza’s crowded tent camps
With much of Gaza levelled by Israel, Palestinian women try to preserve their modesty and dignity in displacement camps.
Millions of Australians could save hundreds of dollars by switching energy deals, ACCC says
Electricity prices fall an average of 4% over 12 months – but almost half of customers miss out by sticking with their old plan
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Millions of households could save more than $300 on their yearly energy bills on average just by swapping to better deals on the market, the consumer watchdog has found.
Falling electricity prices over the 12 months to August saw nearly 5m households and businesses on flat rate plans receiving a 4% cut on average, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
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Continue reading...Bird strike unlikely to be sole cause of fatal South Korean plane crash, experts say
Even as experts remain puzzled by Jeju Air crash, they are sceptical a bird strike was sole cause of fatal disaster
One day after the fatal airline disaster in South Korea, the answer as to what went wrong with Jeju Air 2216 remains elusive.
Even as experts remain puzzled by what caused the crash that killed 179 people, experts say that a bird striking the engine is unlikely to be the sole factor.
Continue reading...Search resumes for hiker who failed to arrive at campground in Kosciuszko national park
The 23-year-old was last seen descending a walking trail after agreeing to meet up with friends at Geehi campsite, sparking a multi-agency search
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A major search for a 23-year-old hiker missing in Kosciuszko national park since Boxing Day resumed on Monday.
The man – who police said was an experienced hiker – was last seen by friends about 2.30pm last Thursday. He was descending the Hannels Spur trail, Geehi, between Khancoban and Thredbo, in the park.
Continue reading...South Korea plane crash: investigations into cause of Jeju Air accident begin – live updates
After 179 die at Muan airport, a team of US investigators will join local authorities to look at possible causes of the flight 2216 accident
Choi orders transport ministry to conduct emergency safety inspection of country’s entire airline system
Circling back to earlier remarks from acting president Choi Sang-mok:
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