Video shows convict Danelo Cavalcante escaping from US jail by crab-walking
Danelo Cavalcante, a 34-year-old Brazilian national, was jailed for fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend in 2021.
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Did a report really say masks don’t help prevent the spread of COVID?
A report from early 2023, which some claim questions the efficacy of masks, has resurfaced amid a rise in new variants.
Fake experts praising Bangladesh gov’t in media before elections: AFP probe
Agency analyses over 700 articles with bylines attributed to 35 names, all of which appeared for first time last year.
Photos: Arbaeen, one of the world’s largest annual pilgrimages in Iraq
The annual event sees millions of pilgrims from around the world gather in Karbala for the Arbaeen commemoration.
UK hunts for soldier Daniel Khalife after Wandsworth prison escape
Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, goes missing from Wandsworth prison before his trial on terror-related charges.
Hurricane Lee forecast to become ‘extremely dangerous’ by Friday
Large oceans swells are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through the weekend.
Rwanda police arrest serial killer suspect after finding bodies in kitchen
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau said the suspect told the police he learned to kill from watching famous serial killers.
Photos: Flooding in Brazil leaves at least 31 dead and 2,300 homeless
Many victims were in houses that were washed away, trapped in cars or shocked by electrical wires.
Rolling Stones unveil new album Hackney Diamonds, first in 18 years
Jagger, Richards and Wood revealed the details of their first album of original music in 18 years in London.
Cancer cases in people below 50 up nearly 80 percent in last three decades
About a million people aged below 50 die of cancer annually, a study says, projecting another 21 percent rise by 2030.
Five Ukrainian drones downed in latest raids on Russian territory
Drones shot down over Russia's Bryansk, Rostov and Moscow regions, leaving a person injured and cars, buildings damaged.
Top Chinese officials to join North Korea founding celebrations
Group led by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong are the latest to travel to Pyongyang as it slowly opens to the outside world.
Russian veterans of Ukraine war will teach defence course for students
New military-focused curriculum includes senior students learning to handle Kalashnikov assault rifles, hand grenades.
Myanmar jails photojournalist for 20 years on first day of closed trial
Sai Zaw Thaike was arrested in the western state of Rakhine while covering the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha.
Japan launches rocket carrying ‘Moon Sniper’ lunar lander
Successful launch comes after India became the fourth country to land on the moon with its Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Russia blasts ‘inhumanity’ of US sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine
Provision of controversial depleted uranium ammunition for US tanks is part of new $1bn assistance package to Kyiv.
Ozempic, weight-loss ‘wonder drug’, under scrutiny amid suicide risk claims
Ozempic has not shown increased risk of suicidal ideation in trials, but some users say it harmed their mental health.
Claudia Sheinbaum named Mexico ruling party’s 2024 presidential candidate
The AMLO ally and former mayor of Mexico City will be in a strong position going into the June 2 election.
US judge orders Texas to remove controversial border buoys from Rio Grande
The ruling is a win for the Biden administration, which sued the state over floating barriers criticised by Mexico.
Biden administration cancels oil and gas leases in Arctic wildlife refuge
The move comes as the Biden administration seeks to expand protections against oil and gas development on public lands.