Former Barcelona youth coach investigated for sexual abuse
Albert Benaiges, who has been accused of sexually abusing dozens of school students, has refuted the accusations.
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G7 ministers seek to present a ‘show of unity’ against Russia
G7 ministers gather in the UK as Western nations express concerns against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Kidnapped Red Cross workers freed in eastern DRC
Two staff members abducted last month in North Kivu province have been freed, ICRC delegation head says.
Thousands of Serbians block roads to protest lithium mine project
Protesters fear mining by multinational companies will cause huge damage to local environment.
Tens of thousands protest Austria’s compulsory COVID vaccines
An estimated 44,000 people attend the rally in Vienna as Austria introduces mandatory coronavirus jabs.
Turkey’s Erdogan says social media a ‘threat to democracy’
Erdogan says it is important to fight disinformation and propaganda within 'the framework of truth'.
Dozens dead as tornadoes rip through southern United States
More than 70 feared dead in Kentucky as severe weather caused catastrophic damage across multiple southern US states.
Libya delays candidate list as likely election postponement looms
Disputes about fundamental rules governing the election have continued throughout the process, including the timetable.
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight Omicron surge
Scientists say effect of Omicron in early 2022 may be reduced with control measures such as working from home.
Bangladesh protests US sanctions against RAB, security chiefs
Seven people, including Bangladesh's national police chief, have been sanctioned by the US over alleged rights abuses.
Sudanese demand freeze of international aid to the military
Sudanese protesters call for withholding development aid from coup plotters.
Pakistani Taliban kill police officer guarding polio jab team
Attack in northwest Pakistan comes after end of one-month ceasefire between the armed group and the government.
Dozens feared dead in Kentucky as tornadoes hit US states
Kentucky governor says up to 100 people could be dead in the state as casualties also reported from other states.
France to open classified Algerian war archives
Files cover judicial proceedings by the French police and military forces during the 1954-1962 war of independence.
Divisions as Palestinians in occupied West Bank cast local votes
Palestinians in rural areas vote in the first phase of municipal elections in the West Bank, with Hamas boycotting.
Iran and world powers try to bridge gaps in ongoing Vienna talks
As US representative heads to Austrian capital, differences remain on two texts proposed by Iran last week.
Angola ruling party backs President Joao Lourenco for second term
MPLA leader, who succeeded Jose Eduardo dos Santos as president in 2017, will contest next year's poll.
Brazil court convicts four for nightclub blaze that killed 242
Owners of Kiss nightclub and band members found guilty of murder and attempted murder.
Burkina Faso president names Lassina Zerbo as prime minister
The 58-year-old geophysicist is to take office amid rising popular discontent over deadly violence in the country.
Top Japanese officials to skip Beijing Olympics: Reports
Seiko Hashimoto, former head of Tokyo's Olympic committee, likely to represent Japan in the Winter Games in February.