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Arrests in Belgrade EuroPride gathering after ban
Police detained 64 people in Belgrade on Saturday as LGBTQ activists gathered for a EuroPride march despite a government ban.
21 million Shiites mark Arbaeen in Iraq's Karbala
Dressed in black, 21 million pilgrims from around the world massed in the Iraqi city of Karbala on Saturday for the Arbaeen commemoration, against the backdrop of a political crisis.
Arrests at Belgrade EuroPride gathering after ban
Serbian police arrested over 30 people as thousands of LGBTQ activists turned out for Belgrade's EuroPride march on Saturday, despite a government ban.
Queen Elizabeth's favourite brands face losing royal warrant
Queen Elizabeth II's death means that around 600 of her favourite brands risk losing their royal warrant and must now await the approval of her successor King Charles III.
French footballer Pogba's brother 'likely to be charged' in extortion case
The elder brother of Paul Pogba and four others are "likely to be charged" on Saturday in an extortion case targeting the French football star, judicial sources said.
Fiji PM 'disturbed' by son's Australian assault trial
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama expressed concern Saturday that his son faces multiple domestic violence charges in Australia.
US Justice Department appeals halt of Trump classified docs review
The US Justice Department on Friday appealed in part a judge's decision to halt the review of seized documents from former president Donald Trump's Florida estate, asking to continue its investigation of those materials marked as classified.
US gets a voice in Epic battle with Apple
The US justice department wants to have its say on Apple's antitrust tussle with Epic Games, which is due to be heard on appeal next month -- a year after a Californian court ruled largely in favor of the iPhone maker.
'Like a waterfall': deadly Italian storms spark climate debate
At least 10 people died and four were missing after an extraordinary thunderstorm sparked major flooding in central Italy, officials said Friday, pushing the issue of climate change up the agenda the week before elections.
Ex-PSG teammate before judge over attack on Hamraoui
A former Paris Saint-Germain player appeared before a judge Friday facing possible charges over a brutal assault on her teammate Kheira Hamraoui last November that rocked women's football in France, prosecutors said.
'Like a waterfall': Italy storms kill 10, spark climate debate
At least 10 people died and four were missing after heavy rain sparked major flooding in central Italy, pushing the issue of climate change up the agenda the week before elections.
Five bank 'heists' in a day as Lebanese seek back frozen savings
Five Lebanese banks were stormed Friday by depositors seeking to unlock frozen savings, the latest in a string of "heists" in the crisis-hit country that have garnered wide public support.
Wave of Lebanon bank 'heists' to seize back frozen savings
A man held up a Lebanese bank to withdraw his frozen savings Friday, the latest in a string of "depositor heists" in the crisis-hit country that have garnered wide public support.
'Like a new planet': Volcano draws visitors to Spanish isle
When the volcano erupted in La Palma last year, Teodoro Gonzalez Perez rushed to the Spanish island to see the lava flows with his own eyes -- now he's back for another look.
Spanish islanders struggle one year after volcanic eruption
"Our plan now is... there are no plans," said a tearful Leticia Sanchez Garcia, a year after her house was buried under lava from a volcano that erupted on the Spanish island of La Palma.
Brazil's Bolsonaro taps wife to woo Evangelicals, women
Once a discreetly smiling presence at Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's side, First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro is increasingly wooing Evangelical Christian and women voters to reelect the husband she calls "one of God's chosen ones."
US jogger's death sparks emotional outcry and political debate
Eliza Fletcher left her home in Memphis, Tennessee for an early morning jog two weeks ago when she disappeared.
Climate change likely worsened Pakistan floods: study
Human-caused climate change likely contributed to the deadly floods that submerged parts of Pakistan in recent weeks, according to a rapid analysis on Thursday looking at how much global heating was to blame.
Cardi B pleads guilty to two charges in strip club brawl case
Cardi B on Thursday pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges in New York court, avoiding jail time in a deal that closes a years-long case alleging her involvement in a strip club brawl.
'Miracle' in Jordan as baby pulled alive from collapsed building
Jordanian mother Israa Raed said she was indescribably happy Thursday, after emergency workers rescued her four-month-old daughter Malak from the rubble of a collapsed building in the capital Amman.
Iranian woman in coma after morality police arrest: activists
A young Iranian woman is in a coma and fighting for her life after being arrested in Tehran by the Islamic republic's morality police, campaigners said Thursday.
Thai Supreme Court dismisses final Toyota appeal over tax bill
Thailand's Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a final appeal by the local subsidiary of car giant Toyota over a disputed $270 million import tax bill following a decade of legal wrangling.
King Charles III faces a home-front reshuffle
King Charles III has built up a string of cherished residences across Britain but now faces having to give them up to meet the demands of state.
S.African panel named to probe Ramaphosa over farm heist
South Africa's parliament has appointed an independent panel to determine whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over the alleged cover-up of a heist at his luxury farmhouse.
Defying warnings, Jews embark on Ukraine pilgrimage
Thousands of Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jews have vowed to brave the dangers of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and make a pilgrimage there during the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashana.
South Korea arrests woman over dead children in suitcases in New Zealand
South Korean police said Thursday they have arrested a woman accused of murdering her two children, whose remains were found in suitcases in New Zealand last month.
Lost treasures Egyptians want back
For decades, Egyptians have dreamed of bringing back some of the glories of their ancient civilisation scattered across museums and private collections across the world.
Bangladeshi mystic fights demons with psychiatry
Evil spirits bedevil the families that seek blessings from an elderly Bangladeshi mystic -- but he knows his prayers alone are not enough to soothe their troubled minds.
S.Korea police arrest woman over dead children in suitcases in New Zealand
South Korean police on Thursday announced the arrest of a 42-year-old woman accused of murdering two children whose remains were found in suitcases in New Zealand.
R. Kelly convicted of child pornography charges
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year sentence for sex offenses, was found guilty of child pornography charges on Wednesday after a month-long trial in his hometown of Chicago.
Trial opens against Argentine ex-policeman accused of torture
Argentine former police officer Mario Sandoval went on trial Wednesday for the alleged torture and disappearance of a young activist 46 years ago, during the South American country's last dictatorship.
French court convicts Yemenia Airways over fatal 2009 crash
A Paris court on Wednesday convicted Yemen's national airline of involuntary homicide and injuries over a 2009 crash that killed nearly everyone onboard except a 12-year-old girl who miraculously survived.