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Turkey's Salt Lake, life in the shadow of drought

Turkey's second-largest lake has become a stark symbol of a growing water crisis, with drought and intensive groundwater use threatening an ecosystem that supports wildlife, industry and tourism.

Mexican killers of Australian, US surfers await sentencing

A Mexican judge on Friday is expected to issue sentences for three men convicted of murdering two Australian surfers and their American friend in 2024, in a case that drew global condemnation.

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Prince Harry makes surprise showing at UK privacy case

Britain's Prince Harry on Monday made an unexpected appearance at London's high court for a hearing in a privacy claim launched by celebrities and other figures against a newspaper publisher.

Protest-hit Israel faces general strike over govt reforms

The hard-right government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced more protests and a general strike Monday against its controversial push to overhaul the justice system.

Security tight as Kenya braces for fresh protests despite ban

Kenyans were bracing Monday for a new round of anti-government demonstrations over the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed the action would go ahead despite a police ban.

'Witnessing catastrophe': Iraq preserves memories of IS reign

The horrors they endured under the Islamic State group may be in the past for the people of Iraq, but the traumatic memories remain.

Nitrous oxide no laughing matter in UK as govt vows ban

Britain's government said Sunday it plans to ban sales of small canisters of laughing gas as part of a wider crackdown on anti-social behaviour heading into elections.

Kenya police bans new opposition protests

Kenya's police chief announced a ban on fresh opposition demonstrations called for Monday, after protests last week degenerated into riots.

'Most everything wiped away': Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi

At least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods, with the region readying for more severe weather Sunday.

'Stuck in a swamp': Saudi Arabia seeks exit from Yemen war

Eight years after launching its military campaign in Yemen, Saudi Arabia wants to extricate itself from the conflict, despite slim hopes of lasting peace, to focus on ambitious projects at home.

As winter ends, a garden takes shape near Ukraine frontline

Galyna hunches over her small garden in Chasiv Yar, her frail silhouette in stark contrast with the powerful tanks rumbling past her home near the frontline in eastern Ukraine.

'Everything wiped away': Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi

Search efforts were underway Saturday after at least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.

Defence minister urges pause to reforms as Israelis protest again

Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday against a controversial judicial overhaul, as Defence Minister Yoav Galant broke ranks to call for a pause to the government reforms.

'Everything wiped away': Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi

At least 23 people were killed as a devastating tornado ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.

'My city is gone' -- Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi

At least 23 people were killed as a devastating tornado ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.

Early wildfire in Spain rages out of control

Some 700 firefighters were battling Spain's first major forest fire of the year Saturday, which was raging out of control 48 hours after it began, forcing 1,500 people to flee.

At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through Mississippi

At least 23 people died as violent storms and at least one tornado ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs and flattening neighborhoods, officials and residents said Saturday.

Monks at historic Kyiv monastery defy eviction order

In a Kyiv monastery that has played a crucial role in both Ukrainian and Russian history, scores of monks accused of allegiance with Moscow are defying eviction.

Do Kwon: S. Korea's crypto 'genius' turned disgraced fugitive

Once hailed as a genius, South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon -- now facing multiple criminal charges over his failed cryptocurrency -- was a brash industry figure whose fame disintegrated into global notoriety.

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina freed from prison

Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide were portrayed in hit Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda", has been freed from prison after more than 900 days behind bars.

Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in skiing trial

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand in her US trial over a skiing accident Friday, telling a Utah courtroom that the man suing her had crashed into her from behind and was at fault for the collision.

'The rabbit': One of Venezuela's most wanted criminals killed

One of Venezuela's most wanted criminals, known as "El Conejo" (the rabbit), has been killed, the government announced Friday, shortly after authorities put a one-million-dollar bounty on his head.

Brazilian judge bars Robinho from leaving country pending sentence decision

A judge on Friday barred Robinho from leaving Brazil while he decides whether the footballer's nine-year rape sentence, handed down by an Italian court, can be served in the South American country.

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be released from prison

Ailing "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina was set to be released after the government said on Friday it has commuted a 25-year jail sentence against the fiercely outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame.

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina's jail sentence commuted

Rwanda said on Friday it has commuted the 25-year jail sentence against ailing "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina, a fiercely outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame who has been held behind bars for more than 900 days.

Spanish government under attack over undercover police tactics

The Spanish government is under fire over allegations police officers infiltrated far-left and green groups and had sex with activists to win their trust and gain information.

Indonesia fuel depot fire death toll rises to 33

The death toll from a fire at an Indonesian fuel storage depot run by state energy firm Pertamina has risen to 33 with nearly a dozen more in critical condition, health authorities said Friday.

Netanyahu vows unity as Israelis mass against justice reforms

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Thursday to restore unity in Israel where divisions have widened over his government's judicial reform programme and police fired water cannon at protesters blocking a highway in Tel Aviv.

Israel's Netanyahu vows unity as thousands decry justice reforms

Israeli divisions over the government's judicial reform programme widened Thursday as police fired water cannon at protesters blocking a highway in Tel Aviv and right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to restore unity.

Tanzania pilots failed to heed warnings before crash: govt

Tanzanian authorities said Thursday that the pilots who flew a Precision Air plane which crashed into Lake Victoria last November failed to heed warnings from an automatic "pull up" alarm system.

Montenegro says it has arrested Korean Crypto fugitive Do Kwon

A man suspected of being fugitive South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon, accused of orchestrating a multi-billion-dollar fraud that shook global crypto markets last year, has been arrested in Montenegro, the interior minister said Thursday.

Iranian women in stadium to watch Russia football friendly

Iran on Thursday allowed female football fans into a stadium for a national team match for the first time in more than a year.

Blinken says US won't remove Cuba from terror list

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday there were no plans to remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move made by his predecessor days before leaving.

Disaster-hit Vanuatu hopes for 'historic' UN climate change resolution

A resolution enlisting the UN's top court in tackling climate change, spearheaded by Vanuatu, would be a "historic" step if adopted, its climate minister said Thursday, as he laid out the existential threat facing his Pacific island nation.

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