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Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI https://ift.tt/D9v1scP The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned from his post in 2013. Author -- January 01, 2023 at 01:43AM

New Year's Eve: World celebrates arrival of 2023 https://ift.tt/D9v1scP As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe. Author -- December 31, 2022 at 07:50PM

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr until 2025 https://ift.tt/D9v1scP Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025. Author -- December 31, 2022 at 04:34AM

Pope Benedict XVI through the years https://ift.tt/D9v1scP A look back at the former leader of the Catholic Church's life after his death at the age of 95. Author -- December 31, 2022 at 02:43PM

North Korea ends year with ballistic missiles launch https://ift.tt/5C4Dyxu Pyongyang has fired more missiles this year than ever before as it focuses on weapons development. Author -- December 31, 2022 at 07:27AM

Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days https://ift.tt/5C4Dyxu The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking. Author -- December 31, 2022 at 12:54AM

China Covid: Spain among latest countries to announce testing https://ift.tt/5C4Dyxu China is among the latest countries to announce controls as China prepares to reopen its borders. Author -- December 30, 2022 at 10:15PM

Afghanistan: Woman protests Taliban's education ban with single word of God https://ift.tt/5C4Dyxu "Adela" staged an extraordinary solo protest in front of Kabul University while invoking words from the Quran. Author -- December 30, 2022 at 09:10PM

Andrew Tate: Police release raid video after influencer arrested https://ift.tt/5C4Dyxu A raid is carried out on what appears to be the controversial influencer Andrew Tate’s villa in Bucharest. Author -- December 30, 2022 at 01:58PM

Aung San Suu Kyi jailed for a further seven years https://ift.tt/5C4Dyxu Myanmar's military junta has now sentenced the former leader to a total of 33 years behind bars. Author -- December 30, 2022 at 10:49AM

Belarus says it downed Ukraine air defence missile https://ift.tt/5C4Dyxu Belarus summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, after saying it shot down a Ukrainian air defence missile. Author -- December 30, 2022 at 09:32AM

Abba's Chiquitita: Guatemala school uses Unicef funds https://ift.tt/Ctc9UfV Abba gave the copyright of hit song Chiquitita to Unicef - who use the profits to fund education. Author -- December 30, 2022 at 06:21AM

Ex-Pope Benedict's failing health presents difficult decisions for Vatican https://ift.tt/Ctc9UfV For the first time in modern history a living Pope will help bury a dead Pope. Author -- December 29, 2022 at 11:07PM

Marion Biotech: Uzbekistan links child deaths to India cough syrup https://ift.tt/Ctc9UfV The latest allegation comes weeks after The Gambia blamed Indian syrups for child deaths. Author -- December 29, 2022 at 11:31AM

Ukraine was ‘sea change' for spies – GCHQ head https://ift.tt/Ctc9UfV Sir Jeremy Fleming interviews head of US intelligence agency as guest editor of Radio 4's Today programme. Author -- December 29, 2022 at 05:04AM

Cambodia casino fire: Ten dead in blaze on Thai border https://ift.tt/Ctc9UfV At least 30 others were injured in the fire at a hotel-casino in the border town of Poipet. Author -- December 29, 2022 at 09:27AM

The young Indians saving crumbling ancestral homes https://ift.tt/Ctc9UfV They shine the spotlight on centuries-old homes to save them from being erased from collective memory. Author -- December 29, 2022 at 08:04AM

Fatal car crash involving over 200 vehicles in China https://ift.tt/QhEycvF At least one person has been killed after heavy fog caused a pile-up near the city of Zhengzhou. Author -- December 28, 2022 at 09:47PM

Russian troops able to freeze sperm for free - lawyer https://ift.tt/QhEycvF When Russia called up 300,000 reservists for Ukraine, men asked clinics to freeze their sperm. Author -- December 28, 2022 at 03:13PM

British woman Emma Lovell killed in Australia during break-in https://ift.tt/QhEycvF Two boys, aged 17, are charged with Emma Lovell's murder, according to Queensland police. Author -- December 28, 2022 at 02:25PM

Irish PM rejected request for arms inquiry in 1998 https://ift.tt/QhEycvF Irish state papers from 1997 and 1998 detail the Republic of Ireland's arms crisis in the 1970s. Author -- December 28, 2022 at 11:57AM

India Covid: Experts say people don't need to panic over China coronavirus surge https://ift.tt/QhEycvF A surge in Covid-19 cases in China creates a sense of fear among Indians about a fourth wave. Author -- December 28, 2022 at 09:06AM

Afghanistan Taliban: 'I wish God had never created women' https://ift.tt/QhEycvF An Afghan teenager says animals have more freedom than women under Taliban rule. Author -- December 28, 2022 at 08:52AM

The Philippines' food worries amid Ukraine war and typhoons https://ift.tt/4JheaCI The Philippines is grappling with food insecurity amid natural disasters and global price rises. Author -- December 28, 2022 at 04:24AM

Russia bans oil sales to countries using price cap https://ift.tt/4JheaCI The oil price cap, agreed by Western countries, aims to reduce Russian revenue for its war in Ukraine. Author -- December 27, 2022 at 11:03PM

North Korea drones: South's military apologises for pursuit failure https://ift.tt/4JheaCI The military failed to shoot down five aircraft from North Korea despite a five-hour pursuit. Author -- December 27, 2022 at 02:54PM

Gujarat: Indian man killed over daughter's viral video https://ift.tt/4JheaCI The man was allegedly attacked after protesting against a video of his teenage daughter being posted online. Author -- December 27, 2022 at 11:59AM

South Korea lifts ban on import of adult sex dolls https://ift.tt/4JheaCI Life-sized sex dolls resembling minors are still prohibited, officials say. Author -- December 27, 2022 at 09:55AM

Kosovo: Serbia puts troops on high alert over rising tensions https://ift.tt/4JheaCI Sabre-rattling grows amid claims an attack is being planned on the territory's ethnic Serb areas. Author -- December 27, 2022 at 06:18AM

China stages big military incursion, Taiwan says https://ift.tt/vigZo82 More than 70 fighter jets and drones crossed into its air defence zone, the defence ministry says. Author -- December 26, 2022 at 02:54PM

South Korea accuses North of drone incursion https://ift.tt/vigZo82 The "unmanned aerial vehicles" violated South Korean airspace, say the country's joint chiefs of staff. Author -- December 26, 2022 at 02:05PM

Indian Railways: The job-seekers tricked into counting trains https://ift.tt/vigZo82 The victims believed they were training for a job with the Indian railways. Author -- December 26, 2022 at 12:36PM

Ukraine war: Refugee girl played piano to hide the sound of bombs https://ift.tt/vigZo82 Nika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK. Author -- December 26, 2022 at 06:03AM

Rohingya refugees reach Indonesia after month at sea https://ift.tt/vigZo82 Nearly 60 hungry and weak men are found in Aceh province after their boat drifts ashore. Author -- December 26, 2022 at 08:50AM

Ukraine war: My nights are peaceful at last, after trauma of air raids https://ift.tt/vigZo82 Nika survived the Russian assault on Kharkiv earlier this year, and is now settled in the UK. Author -- December 26, 2022 at 06:04AM

Austria avalanche buries at least 10 people at ski resort https://ift.tt/CGhs4e9 Helicopters and rescue teams with dogs are searching for survivors at a ski resort in western Austria. Author -- December 26, 2022 at 12:34AM

Paris shooting: Suspect admits 'pathological' hatred of migrants https://ift.tt/CGhs4e9 The man accused of killing three people tells prosecutors his hatred of foreigners is "pathological". Author -- December 25, 2022 at 10:29PM

Foreign aid groups halt work after Taliban ban on female staff https://ift.tt/CGhs4e9 Three NGOs are suspending operations in Afghanistan after women were banned from working for them. Author -- December 25, 2022 at 05:19PM

Pope Francis calls for end to 'senseless' war in Ukraine https://ift.tt/CGhs4e9 In his Christmas Day message, the pontiff said the world was experiencing a "famine of peace". Author -- December 25, 2022 at 04:50PM

Woman dead and three injured in UK pub shooting https://ift.tt/CGhs4e9 Merseyside Police have released details of a suspected gunman they say fled the scene. Author -- December 25, 2022 at 10:00AM

Pope condemns human 'hunger for wealth and power' at Christmas Eve Mass https://ift.tt/CGhs4e9 His comments at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican follow previous remarks about the war in Ukraine. Author -- December 25, 2022 at 05:58AM

Afghanistan protests: Taliban use water cannon on women opposing university ban https://ift.tt/D2tLcag Women in Afghanistan are protesting against the Taliban's ban on female students attending university. Author -- December 24, 2022 at 05:37PM

Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill seven https://ift.tt/D2tLcag At least seven people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city. Author -- December 24, 2022 at 05:11PM

Reunited: The Ukrainian couple who married near the front line https://ift.tt/D2tLcag Video of Lesya and Valeriy's military checkpoint wedding went viral in March 2022. Author -- December 24, 2022 at 10:58AM

At least 20 dead in Russia illegal care home fire https://ift.tt/D2tLcag Another six people are injured after the blaze in an unregistered property in the Siberian city of Kemerovo. Author -- December 24, 2022 at 09:04AM

Ukraine war TikToker's journey to safety in the UK https://ift.tt/D2tLcag Valeria Shashenok will be spending the festive season in London, not with her loved ones in Ukraine. Author -- December 24, 2022 at 05:51AM

Kerala: The sweet story of India's 'first' Christmas cake https://ift.tt/D2tLcag The legend of India's first Christmas cake dates back 140 years to a small town in the southern state of Kerala. Author -- December 24, 2022 at 05:49AM

Russia may send empty Soyuz to bring ISS crew home https://ift.tt/s0nTlyz The crew members may have to return to Earth early after their capsule started leaking. Author -- December 23, 2022 at 08:43AM

China Covid: How is it tackling the latest surge in cases? https://ift.tt/s0nTlyz China is ramping up its vaccination programme in response to the latest wave of Covid. Author -- December 22, 2022 at 09:30PM

North Korea sold arms to Russia's Wagner group, US says https://ift.tt/s0nTlyz The White House says North Korea provided missiles and rockets to be used in Ukraine, which Pyongyang denies. Author -- December 23, 2022 at 04:47AM

Anxious Christmas for families of Indians held in Nigeria https://ift.tt/s0nTlyz Families of 16 Indian sailors who have been detained in Africa since August say they are waiting anxiously. Author -- December 23, 2022 at 05:15AM

Suspected Russian spy held by German intelligence https://ift.tt/s0nTlyz The man, named only as Carsten L, is arrested in Berlin in a possible case of treason. Author -- December 23, 2022 at 12:07AM

He Huang: How a comedian divided Chinese social media https://ift.tt/s0nTlyz Chinese comedian He Huang went viral with a performance in Sydney, prompting a heated response. Author -- December 23, 2022 at 12:02AM

Ukraine war: Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone https://ift.tt/qXjRCPN On his first overseas trip since the Russian invasion began, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the US. Author -- December 22, 2022 at 03:38AM

Fleeing China's Covid lockdowns for the US - through a Central American jungle https://ift.tt/qXjRCPN Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey to escape. Author -- December 22, 2022 at 03:03AM

Serial killer The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj, to be freed from Nepal jail https://ift.tt/qXjRCPN Frenchman Charles Sobhraj, a serial killer portrayed in a hit BBC drama, will be released and deported. Author -- December 21, 2022 at 10:29PM

Ukraine weapons: What military equipment is the world giving? https://ift.tt/qXjRCPN Military equipment is being sent to support Ukraine, but President Zelensky says more is needed to stop Russia. Author -- December 21, 2022 at 04:52PM

Ancient South Australia cave art destroyed by vandals https://ift.tt/qXjRCPN The vandals scrawled "don't look now, but this is a death cave" at the site in South Australia. Author -- December 21, 2022 at 05:28PM

India steps up Covid surveillance after China surge https://ift.tt/GuSJynH The government has instructed states to ensure genome sequencing of all positive cases in the country. Author -- December 21, 2022 at 12:32PM

Stutthof survivor: Entering Nazi camp meant a death sentence https://ift.tt/GuSJynH Manfred Goldberg was 13 when he was sent to Stutthof, where the entrance became known as Death Gate. Author -- December 21, 2022 at 02:41AM

Gambia panel says India firm culpable for cough syrup deaths https://ift.tt/GuSJynH A Gambia parliamentary panel says the Indian firm linked to cough syrups deaths should be prosecuted. Author -- December 21, 2022 at 09:08AM

Ukraine's Zelensky planning to visit US on Wednesday - reports https://ift.tt/GuSJynH It would be the president's first foreign trip since Russia invaded his country in February. Author -- December 21, 2022 at 03:58AM

Fiji election: PM Bainimarama out as opposition reaches coalition deal https://ift.tt/GuSJynH The result marks an end to Frank Bainimarama's nearly 16-year rule of the Pacific Island nation. Author -- December 20, 2022 at 03:47PM

Irmgard Furchner: Nazi typist guilty of complicity in 10,500 murders https://ift.tt/GuSJynH 97-year-old Irmgard Furchner, who worked for a Nazi commandant, is convicted in Germany. Author -- December 20, 2022 at 02:29PM

S Jaishankar: India beefs up military at tense China border https://ift.tt/qRZd3pa India's foreign minister said that the country was ramping up troops to "counter Chinese aggression". Author -- December 20, 2022 at 12:04PM

Pakistan v England: Tourists secure historic 3-0 sweep in Karachi https://ift.tt/qRZd3pa England complete a historic 3-0 clean sweep over Pakistan inside 40 minutes on the fourth day of the final Test in Karachi. Author -- December 20, 2022 at 10:54AM

Ukraine war: ‘We long for home - but our son has chances here’ https://ift.tt/qRZd3pa For some disabled refugees, fleeing Ukraine has given a better quality of life, provoking a dilemma. Author -- December 20, 2022 at 06:11AM

In pictures: France receive heroes' welcome in Paris after World Cup heartbreak https://ift.tt/qRZd3pa The French national team are met by thousands in Paris after losing to Argentina on Sunday. Author -- December 20, 2022 at 04:51AM

EU nations agree gas price cap to shield consumers https://ift.tt/qRZd3pa The cap will kick in if prices breach 180 euros per megawatt hour for three days running. Author -- December 19, 2022 at 11:46PM

Ukraine war: Overnight strikes hit Kyiv as Putin visits Belarus https://ift.tt/qRZd3pa The unusual night attack causes blackouts across the city, but no one is killed, Kyiv officials say. Author -- December 19, 2022 at 04:16PM

Fifa World Cup: India couple marry in France, Argentina football shirts https://ift.tt/qRZd3pa They refused to let go of their football rivalry even on their wedding day. Author -- December 19, 2022 at 12:39PM

Thailand navy ship sinks stranding more than 100 sailors https://ift.tt/JfYeFoI The HTMAS Sukhotai sunk on Sunday after taking on water during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand Author -- December 19, 2022 at 09:19AM

Salang tunnel: 19 killed, dozens injured in fire https://ift.tt/JfYeFoI Officials say an oil tanker overturned and caught fire in a tunnel linking Kabul to the north. Author -- December 18, 2022 at 09:21PM

China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves https://ift.tt/JfYeFoI The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month. Author -- December 18, 2022 at 06:39PM

Qatar World Cup 2022: Argentina's army of 'superfans' in Bangladesh https://ift.tt/JfYeFoI Why is a country known for cricket so passionate about Argentina at this year’s World Cup? Author -- December 18, 2022 at 03:45PM

Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale https://ift.tt/JfYeFoI The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits. Author -- December 18, 2022 at 02:11PM

Fiji's main political rivals deadlocked after parliamentary election https://ift.tt/JfYeFoI Both the Fiji First and the People's Alliance of ex-coup leaders now seek a coalition with a small party. Author -- December 18, 2022 at 10:27AM

Ukraine wartime Christmas tree made from camouflage nets https://ift.tt/JfYeFoI Volunteers in the city of Mykolaiv have made a Christmas tree out of camouflage nets that will be donated to soldiers after the holidays. Author -- December 18, 2022 at 10:45AM

Shanghai schools to go online as Covid spreads in China https://ift.tt/7HIot2u The easing of strict lockdown measures has led to growing concerns over the spread of Covid in China. Author -- December 17, 2022 at 05:02PM

A-League: Melbourne City-Melbourne Victory game abandoned after spectator injures player https://ift.tt/7HIot2u The A-League derby between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory is abandoned after a player is injured by a spectator during a pitch invasion. Author -- December 17, 2022 at 04:11PM

Leo Varadkar to become taoiseach as Micheál Martin steps down https://ift.tt/7HIot2u Fine Gael's Leo Varadkar will become leader again under a deal with government partners Fianna Fáil. Author -- December 17, 2022 at 05:14AM

Brisbane nativity camels returned safely after stroll https://ift.tt/7HIot2u The three animals were seen wandering the Brisbane's streets after opening the gate of their enclosure. Author -- December 17, 2022 at 02:37PM

Ukraine missile struck as mum sat with child to do homework https://ift.tt/7HIot2u Several people die after an attack on a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih. Author -- December 17, 2022 at 10:02AM

Qatar World Cup 2022: Argentina's army of 'superfans' in Bangladesh https://ift.tt/7HIot2u Why is a country known for cricket so passionate about Argentina at this year’s World Cup? Author -- December 17, 2022 at 05:28AM

Ukraine war: Kyiv says Russia planning major ground offensive in new year https://ift.tt/uyZE4mA President Zelensky and senior officials warn that Kyiv and its allies must guard against complacency. Author -- December 16, 2022 at 08:49AM

Lyon fire: Ten dead, including five children https://ift.tt/uyZE4mA Four people are in a critical condition after the fire in an apartment block in south-west France. Author -- December 16, 2022 at 12:57PM

How Antwerp became the cocaine gateway to Europe https://ift.tt/uyZE4mA Belgian authorities seized so much of the drug in 2022 that they are struggling to destroy it all. Author -- December 16, 2022 at 05:09AM

Nirbhaya case: The rape victim’s mum fighting for India’s daughters https://ift.tt/uyZE4mA How Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi transformed from a quiet housewife into a crusader for justice. Author -- December 16, 2022 at 03:50AM

Storm Efraín: Waist-deep floodwaters in Madrid metro after heavy rain https://ift.tt/uyZE4mA Video shows gushing water and submerged platforms as Storm Efraín shuts forces several stations. Author -- December 16, 2022 at 02:16AM

Polish police chief in hospital after gift from Ukrainian officials explodes https://ift.tt/uyZE4mA A gift the officer received from a senior Ukrainian official explodes at police headquarters in Warsaw. Author -- December 15, 2022 at 11:48PM

Hungary's risky bet on Russia's nuclear power https://ift.tt/k0QpluJ Russia's war in Ukraine is making a new power station - the biggest single investment in Hungarian history - less likely by the day. Author -- December 15, 2022 at 06:22AM

World Cup: France fans jubilant as Morocco's dream ends https://ift.tt/k0QpluJ Celebrations for Les Bleus as Moroccan fans are left in silent despair. Author -- December 15, 2022 at 02:31AM

Sombath Somphone: The activist who disappeared at a police checkpoint https://ift.tt/k0QpluJ Sombath Somphone was stopped by police 10 years ago - his wife still doesn't know what happened to him. Author -- December 15, 2022 at 02:38AM

How are 'kamikaze' drones being used by Russia and Ukraine? https://ift.tt/k0QpluJ Russia is using Iranian-made drones to fly explosives directly into targets in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities Author -- December 14, 2022 at 08:32PM

Four in EU-Qatar bribery inquiry to stay in custody https://ift.tt/k0QpluJ The arrests follow a year-long investigation into an alleged bribery affair involving Qatar. Author -- December 14, 2022 at 11:11PM

Why Taiwanese are among Ukraine's foreign fighters https://ift.tt/BIiFX6r A small number of people, who see parallels with their island's situation, have travelled to fight. Author -- December 13, 2022 at 05:24AM

Ukraine war: Explosions in central Kyiv amid air raid warning https://ift.tt/BIiFX6r Mayor Klitschko reports blasts in a central district of Ukraine's capital and air defences are activated. Author -- December 14, 2022 at 10:37AM

World Cup 2022: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - Messi and Alvarez put their side into World Cup final https://ift.tt/BIiFX6r Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez were on target as Argentina beat Croatia to reach the World Cup final. Author -- December 14, 2022 at 02:18AM

Bernard Laporte: French rugby chief gets suspended sentence and fine for corruption https://ift.tt/BIiFX6r French rugby chief Bernard Laporte is given a two-year suspended prison sentence and a 75,000 euro (£64,000) fine for corruption, nine months before the country hosts the World Cup. Author -- December 13, 2022 at 10:51PM

Ukraine energy: Zelensky calls for 50 million lightbulbs https://ift.tt/2K6eUSi Ensuring Ukraine's energy supply is key to ending Russian aggression, President Zelensky says. Author -- December 13, 2022 at 09:35PM

New Zealand passes legislation banning cigarettes for future generations https://ift.tt/2K6eUSi The legislation makes cigarettes permanently unavailable to anyone currently under the age of 14. Author -- December 13, 2022 at 06:37PM

New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern apologises for MP insult caught on mic https://ift.tt/2K6eUSi In a parliamentary debate, the New Zealand prime minister used the insult after sitting down. Author -- December 13, 2022 at 03:30PM

Kerala: Why Iranian filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi sent lock of hair to India film festival https://ift.tt/2K6eUSi Mahnaz Mohammadi sent a tuft of her hair to a film festival in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Author -- December 13, 2022 at 01:07PM

Russia's Putin scraps trademark year-end news conference https://ift.tt/2K6eUSi No reason is given, but there is growing unease among Russians over President Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Author -- December 13, 2022 at 04:24AM

Queensland shooting: Two police officers, and member of public, killed at remote property https://ift.tt/7BySbwr The officers were responding to reports of a missing person in Wieambilla, 270km from Brisbane. Author -- December 12, 2022 at 05:11PM

Bhupendra Patel: The man who is Gujarat's new chief minister https://ift.tt/7BySbwr The BJP politician has been sworn in as chief minister of India's Gujarat state for the second time. Author -- December 12, 2022 at 12:30PM

EU corruption charges 'very very worrisome', says foreign policy chief https://ift.tt/7BySbwr Watchdogs say it could be one of the biggest corruption scandals in European Parliament history. Author -- December 12, 2022 at 03:45PM

Four suspects charged in probe into European Parliament bribery by Gulf state https://ift.tt/7BySbwr A Gulf state - reportedly Qatar - is accused of attempting to bribe parliament officials. Author -- December 11, 2022 at 11:50PM

Ukraine war: The Russians locked up for refusing to fight https://ift.tt/7BySbwr Russian troops have reportedly been locked up for refusing to fight in the invasion of Ukraine. Author -- December 12, 2022 at 11:00AM

Italy shooting: Three women shot dead in Rome cafe https://ift.tt/7BySbwr A friend of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is among three women killed in Sunday's attack. Author -- December 12, 2022 at 08:22AM

K-pop: The rise of the virtual girl bands https://ift.tt/7BySbwr They may sing and dance like other musicians but they are made with artificial intelligence. Author -- December 12, 2022 at 05:02AM

Junior Eurovision: France wins song contest as UK comes fifth https://ift.tt/7BySbwr Thirteen-year-old Lissandro won with 203 points for his song Oh Maman! at the contest in Armenia. Author -- December 11, 2022 at 10:41PM

Kosovo: Roads blocked as violence between Serb protestors and police continues https://ift.tt/7BySbwr Tensions between the authorities and Kosovo's Serb minority have risen in recent weeks. Author -- December 11, 2022 at 10:47PM

South Korea: Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Halloween crush https://ift.tt/jFuPVlN Lee Sang-min has been facing mounting pressure following the Halloween crush that killed 156 people. Author -- December 11, 2022 at 04:38PM

Ukraine war: Odesa and Melitopol under attack https://ift.tt/jFuPVlN Russian drone attacks leave 1.5 million Ukrainians without power and Kyiv bombards occupied Melitopol. Author -- December 11, 2022 at 10:49AM

The secrets shared by Afghan women https://ift.tt/jFuPVlN Two female Afghan writers give a glimpse of how women have been coping since the fall of the regime. Author -- December 11, 2022 at 03:34AM

Young Moroccans in Europe thrilled by World Cup success https://ift.tt/OYhnHpR Fans have partied in the centre of European capitals, but some of the celebrations have turned ugly. Author -- December 10, 2022 at 07:29AM

The last of Albania's 'sworn virgins' https://ift.tt/OYhnHpR An ancient Balkan tradition where women take a celibacy oath and live as men is on the decline, with only a dozen remaining - as young women in Albania fight against everything the tradition stands for. Author -- December 10, 2022 at 06:19AM

Bangladesh accused of violent crackdown on free speech https://ift.tt/OYhnHpR Bangladesh denies it is cracking down on freedom of expression as opposition calls for protest march. Author -- December 10, 2022 at 06:11AM