Iranian rapper’s death sentence overturned
The Supreme Court orders a retrial for Toomaj Salehi, who was convicted for supporting protesters in 2022.
Arrests after yacht fireworks spark Greece forest blaze
Thirteen people have been arrested after the fire ripped through a pine forest on the island of Hydra.
3 missing in a landslide in Swiss Alps as heavy rains cause flash floods
Swiss President Viola Amherd says she's shocked by the scale of the damage caused by severe weather.
India: Tainted alcohol death toll rises to 54 in Tamil Nadu
Vendors sell the cheap alcohol for huge profits to customers who cannot afford branded drinks.
Russia hits Ukraine energy facilities, apartment block killing three
Russia has relied increasingly on guided bombs dropped from a distance that involve fewer risks for its forces.
Ireland protests over suspended term for assault by soldier
Cathal Crotty was given a fully suspended sentence after beating a woman in a random street attack.
South-east Turkey fire kills 12 and injures dozens
The flames spread through Kurdish areas between the cities of Diyarbakir and Mardin.
DRC’s biggest dance festival embodies the spirit of perseverance
The dance festival has taken place annually for the past seven years despite con attacks by rebel groups.
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukrainian power grid
Several people are wounded after Russia targeted Ukraine's energy network for a second time this week.
Bangladesh reels from surge in snake bites
The health minister orders hospitals to stock anti-venom after a wave of deadly bites in rural areas.
Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill dozens, Hamas says
Two attacks on what Israel called Hamas infrastructure killed at least 38 people, the Palestinian group says.
Everyone is talking about Biden’s age
President Biden and the ‘old man’ label. Is it ageist, or is that the wrong question?
New Caledonia pro-independence leader charged
Christian Tein is one of 11 pro-independence figures arrested following the unrest.
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea amid tensions with North Korea
USS Theodore Roosevelt to participate in joint military exercises between the United States, South Korea and Japan.
Israel pounds north Gaza after attack on southern al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’
Red Cross says 'heavy-calibre projectiles' landed metres from its office in the designated safe zone in the south.
Three missing in Swiss floods as Alpine resort Zermatt cut off
Heavy rain and melting snow leaves Zermatt completely isolated.
Could therapy horses be the solution to Britain’s prison crisis?
A rehabilitation programme is using ‘equine therapy’ to break the cycle of crime and ease overcrowding in prisons.
France, China launch satellite in attempt to explore the universe
China's advances in space exploration are outpacing those of the US and attracting partners from Europe and Asia.
Hawaii Five-0 star Taylor Wily dies aged 56
The actor had a recurring role as Kamekona Tupuola in the crime drama series.
Ancient Mayan vase purchased by US woman for $4 returned to Mexico
Anna Lee Dozier bought ceramic vessel at Maryland thrift store but it will now reside in Mexico City’s main museum
Mexico has regained a lost ancient Maya vase because of a US woman who bought the artefact for less than $5 at a thrift store.
Anne Lee Dozier recently received an expression of gratitude from the Mexican embassy in her home town of Washington DC for her role in reuniting the 1,200-to 1,800-year-old vase with its motherland.
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