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UN experts urge Meta to safeguard political expression in Brazil election

United Nations rights experts on Wednesday urged Meta to protect political expression in Brazil's presidential election race, which has become mired in allegations of social media malfeasance.

South African rugby player's death due to 'aortic dissection'

South African lock Hyron Andrews, who was found dead in his team's hotel ahead of a Champions Cup match in France, died due to a "tear in the aorta", his franchise Lions announced on Wednesday.

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Google to test AI phone theft features in Brazil

Google said Tuesday it has chosen Brazil, a country where nearly two cellphones are pilfered every minute, to test a new Artificial Intelligence system to automatically block stolen Android smartphones.

'Sports should be inclusive': Activists slam France hijab ban

French Muslim basketball player Diaba Konate Tuesday said she had hoped to represent her country at the Paris Olympics but did not stand a chance because she wears a headscarf.

Biden's son convicted on all charges in gun case

A jury found Hunter Biden guilty on Tuesday of federal gun charges in a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president.

Oldest privately owned book sells for £3mn at UK sale

The world's oldest book in a private collection, and one of the earliest books in existence, sold at auction in London on Tuesday for more than £3 million.

Malawi VP, nine others, killed in plane crash

Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima was killed in a plane crash, the nation's president said on Tuesday, after searchers located the wreckage of the aircraft in a foggy forest.

Room with a view: the German teen living on trains

Lasse Stolley was looking for a change in scenery after a planned apprenticeship fell through. So nearly two years ago the teenager began living on German trains.

The 'duped' Sri Lankans fighting in Russia's Ukraine war

When Sri Lanka's economy crashed in 2022, people sought work abroad wherever they could find it -- including ex-soldiers who joined forces fighting in Ukraine after Russia's invasion.

Singapore Airlines offers $10,000 to passengers hurt by turbulence

Singapore Airlines said Tuesday it has offered $10,000 compensation to passengers who suffered minor injuries on a flight hit by violent turbulence last month and will discuss higher payouts with those more badly hurt.

Jury begins deliberations in Hunter Biden gun case

Jury deliberations began on Monday in the trial of Hunter Biden on federal gun charges, a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president.

UK police probe sexual abuse claims at school of Princess Diana’s brother

UK police on Monday said that a probe had been launched into claims by Princess Diana's younger brother of sexual abuse at the boarding school he attended in the 1970s.

Yemen rebels say aid workers held over 'US-Israeli spy network'

Yemen's Huthi rebels on Monday said they had arrested a "spy network" operating under the cover of humanitarian organisations, after aid workers including 11 UN staff were held last week.

Flooding and landslides kill three in Vietnam's north

Flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam have killed three people, state media said Monday, after days of heavy rain that partially submerged thousands of homes.

Moby: My job now is animal rights, not music

Moby is touring Europe for the first time in more than a decade and donating all the proceeds from his concerts to animal rights, which he says has become his real job.

Israel under mounting pressure as Gantz quits despite hostage rescue

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz on Sunday announced his resignation amid celebrations for the rescue of four hostages from war-torn Gaza in a raid that Palestinians say killed hundreds.

Volcano rumblings prompt air traffic alert in Guatemala

One of the most active volcanoes in Central America spewed gas and ash on Sunday, prompting Guatemalan authorities to warn air traffic and tourists to take extra precautions.

Assault on Danish PM likely not 'politically motivated'

Danish authorities said Saturday that an attack on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, which left her "shaken" and with a whiplash injury, was likely not "politically motivated".

Danish police say assault on PM likely not 'politically motivated'

Danish police said Saturday that an attack on Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, which left her "shaken" and with a whiplash injury, was likely not "politically motivated".

Russia orders Frenchman held in 'foreign agent' case

A Moscow court on Friday ordered a French citizen accused of gathering Russian military information to be held in pre-trial detention, in the latest case of a Western citizen being detained in Russia.

Pakistan power crisis deepened by mountain tourism

In the mountainous valleys of Pakistan, 18-hour daily power cuts have meant local teacher Aniqa Bano uses her fridge as a cupboard for storing books and kitchen utensils.

3 Americans charged with NBA sports betting fraud

US authorities have charged three individuals with conspiring with an NBA player to rig basketball games, New York prosecutors said Thursday.

YouTuber arrested for helicopter and Lamborghini fireworks stunt

A YouTuber who allegedly directed a helicopter to shoot fireworks at a speeding Lamborghini for a "crazy stupid" video has been arrested in California, US prosecutors said Thursday.

Four dead, more than 20 injured in Czech train crash

Four people were killed and more than 20 injured when an express train crashed head-on with a freight train in the central Czech city of Pardubice, officials said on Thursday.

Arsenal fan banned for head-butting Roy Keane

An Arsenal fan was given a three-year football banning order on Thursday after headbutting former Manchester United star Roy Keane in a "gratuitous and senseless act of violence".

Japan to build anti-tourist fence at Mount Fuji viewpoint

A tall metal fence will be built to control unruly tourists who have annoyed locals at a popular Mount Fuji photo spot, a Japanese official said Thursday.

Indonesia volcano erupts three times, spews 5 km ash tower

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted three times on Thursday, belching an ash tower five kilometres into the sky and spewing lava against a backdrop of lightning, according to the Geological Agency.

Three Iraqis remember IS horrors in Mosul a decade on

When the Islamic State group rampaged through Iraq's ancient city of Mosul a decade ago, the jihadists killed thousands, upended countless more lives and left deep scars among the survivors.

Colombian underwater 'art gallery' serves as coral home

On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally unusual purpose: to provide homes for corals under threat from tourism and climate change.

Catch of the day: US couple hook safe stuffed with $100k

Two modern day treasure hunters in the United States appeared to strike gold when they uncovered a safe stuffed with $100,000 in cash -- but there was a catch.

Boeing CEO to address safety at US Senate hearing

Boeing's outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a US Senate panel later this month to answer questions about safety and production issues at the aircraft manufacturer, the company said Wednesday.

Elderly driver hits cycling children in France, 7 hospitalised

An 83-year-old driver struck a group of cycling children in western France on Wednesday, injuring seven, three of them seriously, officials said.

Candidate for Germany's far-right AfD wounded in clash

German police said Wednesday that a local election candidate for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) was hurt in the country's west after confronting a man taking down the party's posters.

S.Africa minister charged as part of corruption probe

A South African minister was arrested and charged with corruption on Wednesday, as his ANC party wrangles with how to form a new government after major election losses.

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