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Those who profited from fund scandal 'identified': Turkish minister

Everyone who profited from the sprawling multi-billion dollar investment fund scandal gripping Turkey has been identified, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Tuesday, expressing confidence the markets would emerge stronger from the controversy.

Indonesian anger builds over wildfires, toxic haze

Indonesians protested in several cities on Tuesday, raging against wildfires and a toxic haze that has made thousands unwell for weeks on end in a crisis that has engulfed Southeast Asia.

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Boston archbishop, ally of sex abuse victims, retires: Vatican

US Cardinal Sean O'Malley, known for championing survivors of sexual abuse and pushing the Catholic Church to reform, is stepping down as the Archbishop of Boston, the Vatican announced Monday.

Kenya's Treetops hotel reopens after Covid shutdown

Kenya's renowned Treetops hotel, where Britain's then Princess Elizabeth was staying when she became queen, has reopened its doors after closing down during the Covid pandemic.

Croatia mountain hideaway booms as tourists flee summer heat

Hoping to escape relentless heat waves, more tourists in Croatia are heading to an upland getaway to dodge the soaring temperatures by the sea.

UK beekeepers and scientists tackle sticky problem of honey fraud

Lynne Ingram cuts a peaceful figure as she tends to a row of humming beehives in a leafy corner of Somerset, southwest England.

As storm Debby strengthens, US southeast braces for 'historic' rainfall

Tropical Storm Debby bore down Sunday on Florida's Gulf Coast with potential for history-making levels of rain and major flooding as it neared hurricane strength, prompting evacuation orders, officials said.

Sicily's Catania airport back in service after Etna activity

Sicily's Catania Airport resumed service Sunday after volcanic activity from Mount Etna temporarily limited incoming flights, but it warned passengers of possible delays and cancellations.

UK PM Starmer vows far-right rioters will 'regret' worst disorder in years

UK leader Keir Starmer warned far-right protesters on Sunday they would "regret" participating in England's worst rioting in 13 years, as disturbances linked to the murder of three children earlier this week flared across the country for a fifth day.

Bangladesh protesters demand PM resign as death toll mounts

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign clashed with government supporters Sunday, with dozens killed in one of the deadliest days since demonstrations began.

UK govt vows 'consequences' for far-right rioters

The UK government warned Sunday that violent disorder would "not be tolerated" after police made dozens of arrests at far-right rallies following clashes between protesters and officers.

UK police patrol far-right protests after third night of riots

UK police monitored several far-right protests and counter-demonstrations on Saturday after a third night of rioting linked to misinformation about a mass stabbing that killed three young girls sparked fears of more unrest.

UK police mobilise for far-right protests after third night of riots

UK police readied Saturday for more far-right protests across England after a third night of rioting linked to misinformation about a mass stabbing that killed three young girls.

Transformative hobby: going for gold at Japan's World Cosplay Summit

It takes intense dedication, hours of prep and a whole lot of sewing: dressing up as Japanese characters may not be an Olympic sport, but these competitors are at the top of their game.

Hawaii announces $4 bn settlement in wildfire lawsuits

A $4 billion settlement has been reached to end thousands of lawsuits filed in the wake of devastating wildfires on Maui nearly one year ago, the governor of Hawaii announced Friday.

US scraps plea deal with 9/11 mastermind

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday scrapped a plea agreement with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, just two days after the announcement of a deal that reportedly would have taken the death penalty off the table.

Justin Timberlake pleads not guilty to drunk driving charge

Pop singer Justin Timberlake pleaded not guilty on Friday to driving while intoxicated in a virtual appearance before a judge who ordered that his driver's license be suspended in New York state, US media reported.

Freed activists criticise swap as Kremlin welcomes back its agents

Russian opposition activists freed in an landmark prisoner exchange expressed misgivings about the terms of the deal, as the Kremlin said that at least three of its agents were among those released.

Coca-Cola says will appeal US tax court penalty worth $6 bn

Coca-Cola said Friday it plans to pay a tax penalty worth $6 billion while it pursues an appeal in a long-running dispute with the Internal Revenue Service.

Kremlin admits at least three Russian agents freed in deal

The Kremlin on Friday said that at least three Russians freed in a landmark prisoner exchange were undercover Russian agents, a rare public admission into the work of Moscow's top-secret security services.

Olympics organisers 'firmly condemn' harassment of opening ceremony artists

Olympics organisers on Friday threw their support behind the creator of the Paris Games opening ceremony, Thomas Jolly, and participating artists after he reported cyberbullying over one controversial scene.

BBC questioned over ex-anchor Huw Edwards indecent child images scandal

The BBC is facing questions in the aftermath of its former star presenter Huw Edwards pleading guilty in an indecent child images scandal, particularly over the salary he received after his arrest.

Philippines says Chinatown fire kills 11

A fire ripped through a building in the Philippine capital's Chinatown early Friday killing 11 people, authorities said.

Nintendo first-quarter net profit sinks as Switch sales slow

Nintendo said Friday that first-quarter net profit more than halved as sales for the seven-year-old Switch slowed down and fans keenly awaited news on the hit console's successor.

Turkey blocks access to Instagram

Turkey on Friday blocked access to the Instagram social media network, the national communications authority said without explanation, following censorship accusations against the US company by a high-ranking Turkish official.

Australia blames 'serious failures' for lethal Israeli strike on aid convoy

An Israeli strike that killed seven charity workers in a Gaza aid convoy was the result of "mistaken identification" and a raft of other serious failures, the Australian government found in a report released Friday.

Slow down to save the planet, says Japan's rock star philosopher Saito

As Tokyo's millions put in another day's work on the coalface of capitalism, celebrity Marxist philosopher Kohei Saito and his friends are clearing rocks from a muddy mountain stream.

Sinaloa Cartel co-founder appears in US court in wheelchair

Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael Zambada Garcia appeared in a Texas courtroom in a wheelchair on Thursday to face US charges of drug trafficking, money laundering and conspiracy to commit murder.

Starmer announces new measures after unrest as teen in court over UK stabbings

A teenager appeared in court Thursday charged with murdering three girls in a stabbing attack, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new "national capability" to tackle disorder that broke out after the incident.

Gamers soak up the nostalgia as 'World of Warcraft' returns to China

Millennial gamers soaked up the nostalgia and embarked on fresh adventures in a land of orcs, mages and elves Thursday as "World of Warcraft" came back online in China.

Troubles in three UK cities forces Starmer to act tough

A night of troubles in three British cities which saw dozens of arrests forced Prime Minister Keir Starmer to convence an emergency meeting with police leaders on Thursday.

Hopes fade for more survivors in Indian landslide rescue

Indian rescue crews scoured mud-caked tea plantations and villages Thursday with little hope of finding more survivors from successive landslides that killed around 200 people.

US says plea deal reached with 9/11 mastermind

US prosecutors have reached a deal with 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the Pentagon said Wednesday, reportedly involving a guilty plea in exchange for avoiding a death penalty trial.

Sex trafficking victims rescued by undercover agents at Comic-Con

Undercover officers posing as sex buyers at last week's Comic-Con event in California rescued human trafficking victims, including a 16-year-old girl, and made multiple arrests, prosecutors said Wednesday.

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