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Trump’s final appeal of E Jean Carroll sex abuse case rejected
The US Supreme Court will not hear an appeal requested by President Donald Trump to review the civil case that found he defamed and sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll.
‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade "the gravest crime against humanity".
Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches
Emergency evacuations are taking place in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as a super typhoon bears down on the US Pacific territories.
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
Russia has charged Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism over allegations the messenger app has been used for recruitment by Ukrainian secret services. The FSB – Russia’s domestic security service – said Telegram had been used “to prepare and co-ordinate acts of sabotage and terror” inside Russia a...
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
Russia has charged Telegram's founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism over allegations the messenger app has been used for recruitment by Ukrainian secret services.
Oil surges to $100 per barrel after Red Sea attacks
Oil prices rose Thursday to their highest level since early June after the latest Iran war escalation threatened severe new disruption to global supplies. Brent crude oil, one of two key global benchmarks, rose more than 6% to more than $100 per barrel in early Thursday trading. That is its highest level in eight weeks...
Moment of destiny for France’s Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race
France is in a state of nervous excitement as it awaits Tuesday's court verdict that will determine whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election.
Oil slides below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
Oil fell below $100 per barrel on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to the immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery
A South Korean court has acquitted a woman previously convicted of murdering a baby she delivered in hospital - the latest twist in a case that has gripped the country and fuelled debate about its murky abortion laws.
‘I am still alive’: Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike for 26 days in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), says he has lost 11kg (24lb) but is "still alive".
Iran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeral
Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has issued a message of appreciation to the nation, hailing the Black Stars for defying pre-tournament doubts by reaching the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during US Senate hearing on Covid-19 pandemic origins
Former top US health official Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions at a US Senate hearing about the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, saying he feared Republican lawmakers would try to use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.