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In Malaysia, frustration grows over Indonesia haze

Closed schools, shuttered sports centres and mass mask handouts. Indonesian wildfire haze has caused a regional pollution crisis and prompted growing frustration in neighbours, including Malaysia.

Families of children killed in Pakistan school roof collapse demand justice

The families of children killed in a roof collapse at a school in northwest Pakistan called for "justice" on Friday, the day after more than 30 pupils and a teacher were crushed to death.

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Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise construction site

A skyscraper under construction in the heart of Hong Kong's historic shopping and tourist district was left scorched on Friday by a massive fire, with authorities saying the blaze had been largely extinguished.

Lawyer found guilty of killing wife, son in drama that captivated US

A US jury on Thursday found disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son on their hunting estate in a trial that has drawn global attention.

Tech wars turning cycling into Formula One

Bike technology has become so important to elite road racing teams that the sport has, one rider said, "become like Formula One".

Greek train tragedy sheds light on chronic state failures

The train tragedy that unfolded in Greece this week, claiming dozens of lives in the country's worst rail disaster, has exposed chronic failures by successive administrations, insiders say.

US jury finds lawyer guilty of killing family in drama that captivated nation

A US jury on Thursday found prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son on their hunting estate in a trial that has drawn global attention.

Drugs, money and wild hogs: US jury weighs case of lawyer accused of killing family

Millions stolen, a $7,000 a day drug habit, but no witnesses and no weapons: a US jury was asked Thursday to decide whether a prominent lawyer killed his wife and son on their hunting estate in a trial that has drawn global attention.

Massive fire hits Hong Kong high-rise construction site

A high-rise building under construction in Hong Kong erupted in flames and was still burning hours later, with some nearby residential blocks evacuated early Friday after the fire threatened to spread.

Outrage as Greece admits 'failures' after deadly train crash

Anger mounted in Greece on Thursday over a deadly train collision that killed at least 57 people, with protests and a national strike as authorities admitted failures overseeing the rail network.

Wayne Shorter, esoteric jazz elder, dies at 89

Wayne Shorter, the storied saxophonist considered one of America's greatest jazz composers and among the genre's leading risk-takers, died on Thursday. He was 89.

Belgian mother who killed five children euthanised 16 years on

A Belgian woman who murdered her five children in a case that shocked the country has been euthanised at her own request, 16 years to the day after their killing, her lawyer said Thursday.

S.Africa's Pistorius up for parole in girlfriend's murder

South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who killed his girlfriend 10 years ago, will know in about a month whether he will be released on parole, his lawyer said Thursday.

What we know about Greece's worst train tragedy

Dozens of people were killed in Greece on Tuesday in a head-on collision of a freight train with a passenger train carrying over 350 people on board, the country's worst-ever rail disaster.

Outrage grows as Greece admits 'failures' after deadly train crash

The Greek government on Thursday acknowledged failures in state management of its rail system, following a train collision that killed 48 and has triggered angry protests.

Gorillaz return: 'We're living in a world of cults'

Gorillaz have started a cult on their new album. Just don't ask Keith Richards to join.

Japan 'Happy Science' cult leader Okawa dies: media

Ryuho Okawa, the leader of the Japanese "Happy Science" cult who claimed to be able to communicate with the spirits of everyone from Jesus to Donald Trump, died Thursday aged 66, local media reported.

Sunken Philippine tanker leaks industrial fuel oil into sea

A sunken Philippine tanker carrying 800,000 litres (210,000 gallons) of industrial fuel oil has leaked some of its cargo into the sea, authorities said Thursday, as they raced to find the vessel and contain the spill.

Europe's top prosecutor sets sights on Russia sanctions-busters

Europe's chief prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi is already investigating frauds that allegedly cost EU taxpayers 14 billion euros -- now she wants to go after the smugglers undermining sanctions against Russia.

Massive power cut plunges Argentina into dark for hours

A major power outage crippled several of Argentina's provinces on Wednesday, including parts of Buenos Aires, plunging millions of people into darkness for at least two hours as summer temperatures soared, officials said.

LA County to pay $29 mn to Kobe Bryant's widow over crash photos

Los Angeles County has agreed to pay the widow of Kobe Bryant nearly $29 million after first responders shared gruesome photos of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA superstar.

Agent who accused ex-French FA boss Le Graet of harassment says FIFA 'should show zero tolerance'

The female football agent who accused French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet of unwanted sexual advances, precipitating his downfall, has hit out at FIFA after it emerged the veteran administrator was set to carry on working for the sport's world governing body.

'Like a warzone': Greek train tragedy survivors recount chaos scenes

When the passenger train from Athens slammed head-on into a freight train from Thessaloniki late on Tuesday night, 22-year-old Angelos was in the penultimate carriage.

LA County agrees $29 mn settlement with Kobe Bryant's widow over crash photos

Los Angeles County has agreed to pay the widow of Kobe Bryant nearly $29 million after first responders shared photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA superstar.

Erdogan says May election to go ahead despite Turkey quake

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday ruled out any delay in elections after the devastating quake that killed tens of thousands in Turkey, saying the vote would push ahead on May 14 as planned.

Ghislaine Maxwell appeals to overturn sex-crimes conviction

Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn her conviction and 20-year sentence for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls, US media reported.

Head-on train crash kills dozens in Greece

At least 36 people were killed and another 66 injured after two trains collided head-on near the Greek city of Larissa, authorities said, as emergency services raced Wednesday to find survivors among the charred wreckage.

At least 32 dead, dozens injured after two trains collide in Greece

At least 32 people were killed and another 85 injured after two trains collided near the Greek city of Larissa, authorities said, as emergency services raced Wednesday to find survivors among the charred wreckage.

Gabonese village fights to save forest from logging

Under the green canopy of the ancient Massaha forest in northeastern Gabon, Arsene Ibaho leads a group of visitors towards a tree that he says is sacred and speaks to his people.

Train accident in Greece kills at least 29

At least 29 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late Tuesday night, authorities said.

Doll's world: 'Japan's Barbie' casts spell over grown-ups

With her wide eyes and demure smile, Licca-chan is known as "Japan's Barbie". And her appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into a social media superstar.

Train accident in Greece kills at least 26

At least 26 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late Tuesday night, authorities said.

High-level defection: why N. Korean diplomatic family chose freedom

Born into an elite North Korean family with ties to the ruling dynasty, Oh Hye Son grew up believing she was "special" -- but then she tasted freedom overseas and decided to defect.

Brisk daily walk could prevent one in 10 early deaths: study

One in 10 early deaths could be prevented if everyone engaged in a small amount of daily exercise such as a brisk 11-minute walk, a large study said on Wednesday.

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