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'Multiple victims' in Oregon elementary school shooting: police

A shooting at an elementary school in the northwestern state of Oregon on Thursday left "multiple victims," police said, with several media outlets reporting three children and one adult had been killed.

School roof collapse kills 32 children, teacher in Pakistan

The roof of a school collapsed in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday, killing 32 students mostly younger than 14, and a teacher, officials said, blaming the accident on dilapidated infrastructure.

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US, EU ministers agree on need for 'full transparency' in green subsidies

US officials and the French and German economy ministers have agreed on the need for "full transparency" on green subsidies, following high-stakes talks in Washington over President Joe Biden's ambitious climate action plan.

Quake imperils cross-border aid to Syria: UN

The sole border crossing used to shuttle life-saving aid from Turkey into conflict-ravaged Syria has seen its operations disrupted by the deadly earthquake that struck the two countries, the UN said Tuesday.

Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 7,300 as rescuers battle cold

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria battled bitter cold Tuesday in a race against time to find survivors under buildings flattened by an earthquake that killed more than 7,300 people.

New areas under threat as Chile fires rage and mercury rises

Forest fires that have killed 26 people and left thousands homeless in south-central Chile in the past week threatened new regions as temperatures soared Tuesday.

French star writer Houellebecq seeks porn movie ban

French literary star Michel Houellebecq is seeking a ban on a sexually explicit film awaiting release and featuring the writer, his lawyers said Tuesday.

At least 20 killed in second day of Somaliland clashes

Heavy fighting in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland continued into a second day on Tuesday, leaving at least 20 people dead as the UN urged a probe into the clashes.

Hope turns to despair in Turkey over lack of quake help

It is the last time Mesut Hancer will ever hold his 15-year-old daughter's hand.

Rescuers battle cold as Turkey-Syria quake toll tops 5,400

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria battled frigid cold Tuesday in a race against time to find survivors under buildings flattened by a earthquake that killed more than 5,400 people.

'Silence!': Hushed search for Turkey's quake survivors

"Silence please!" rescuers plead with anguished Turkish families huddled around a flattened building their loved ones lived in until a massive quake killed thousands and upturned millions of lives.

UK policeman jailed for life over serial rapes

A UK judge on Tuesday sentenced a former policeman to life in jail, with a minimum term of 30 years, for dozens of rapes and sexual assaults in the latest case to shame London's Metropolitan Police force.

Duo jailed for robbing British cycling star Cavendish at knifepoint

Two men were jailed on Tuesday for robbing British cycling star Mark Cavendish and his wife Peta of their high-value watches in a knifepoint attack at their home in 2021.

Belgium police probe gun drama near EU headquarters

Belgian police have arrested two suspects after gunmen interrupted a sale of secondhand luxury watches in an underground carpark near the Brussels headquarters of the European Union, prosecutors said Tuesday.

Rescuers battle cold as Turkey-Syria quake toll hits 5,000

A massive rescue effort in Turkey and Syria battled frigid weather in a race against time Tuesday to find survivors under buildings flattened by an earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people.

UK court starts sentencing of ex-London policeman for serial rapes

A UK judge on Tuesday began her sentencing of a former London policeman for the "monstrous" rape and sexual assault of several women over decades, as the force vows to end a culture of misogyny and lax vetting.

UNESCO sounds alarm over quake damage to Turkey, Syria heritage

The UN's cultural agency UNESCO said on Tuesday it was ready to provide assistance after two sites listed on its World Heritage list in Syria and Turkey sustained damage in the devastating earthquake.

Many Turkey quake victims hungry as winter hampers aid efforts

In the Turkish city of Sanliurfa, survivors of the massive quake that has wreaked death, destruction and havoc on the region face an invisible but powerful threat -- hunger.

Turkey, Syria quake could affect up to 23 mn: WHO

Up to 23 million people could be affected by the massive earthquake that has killed thousands in Turkey and Syria, the WHO warned on Tuesday, promising long-term assistance.

Earthquake kills more than 5,000 in Turkey, Syria

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria braved frigid weather, aftershocks and collapsing buildings Tuesday, as they dug for survivors buried by an earthquake that killed more than 5,000 people.

Nintendo cuts profit forecasts as chip shortage hits Switch sales

Nintendo cut its full-year profit forecasts on Tuesday, saying the global chip shortage had dampened Switch sales, with analysts warning of waning momentum for the hit console nearly six years after its release.

Nintendo cuts net profit forecast as chip shortage hits console sales

Nintendo cut its full-year net profit forecast on Tuesday, saying the global chip shortage and other supply chain problems had hit console sales in the nine months to December.

Earthquake kills more than 4,800 in Turkey, Syria

Rescuers in Turkey and Syria braved freezing darkness, aftershocks and collapsing buildings Tuesday, as they dug for survivors buried by a string of earthquakes that killed at least 4,800 people.

Disney+ in Hong Kong drops 'Simpsons' episode with 'forced labour' mention

An episode of "The Simpsons" that refers to "forced labour camps" in China is nowhere to be found on the Disney+ streaming service in Hong Kong amid growing censorship concerns in the city.

UK court sentences ex-London policeman for serial rapes

A UK judge on Tuesday will sentence an ex-London policeman convicted of serial rapes and sexual assaults over decades, as the force vows to end a culture of misogyny and lax vetting.

Ecuadorans reject extradition proposal: president

Ecuadorans have rejected a proposal by the government to allow the extradition of citizens with links to organized crime, President Guillermo Lasso conceded Monday after a weekend referendum.

Japanese 'Luffy' criminal ringleaders deported from Philippines

Two of the four suspects believed to be behind a spate of robberies and telephone fraud cases across Japan were deported from the Philippines on Tuesday.

Pakistan PM orders Wikipedia website unblocked

Pakistan's prime minister on Monday ordered authorities to unblock Wikipedia, the government announced, just days after the online encyclopedia was restricted for "blasphemous content".

Ecuadorans seem to reject extradition proposal: partial results

Ecuadorans appear to have rejected a proposal by the government to allow extradition of citizens with links to organised crime, according to initial results of a referendum published Monday.

Earthquake kills more than 3,000 in Turkey, Syria

A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 3,000 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors.

International help arrives for fire-hit Chile

International experts on Monday joined Chile's frantic fight against devastating, drought-fueled forest fires that have killed 26 people, injured hundreds and destroyed more than 1,100 homes in less than a week.

Silent phones, freezing rain and anguish in Turkey quake

A stream of cars crawled north out of the shattered city of Sanliurfa, taking traumatised residents a little further from the scene of Turkey's most powerful earthquake in decades.

Georgian court rejects ailing ex-leader Saakashvili's bid to leave jail

A Georgian court on Monday rejected ailing ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili's bid to get a six-year sentence for alleged abuse of office deferred over poor health.

Earthquake kills more than 2,600 in Turkey, Syria

A major earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,600 people and flattening thousands of buildings as rescuers dug with bare hands for survivors.

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