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Plane carrying 132 crashes in China, Xi orders probe
A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed onto a mountainside in southern China on Monday causing a large fire, shortly after losing contact with air traffic control and dropping thousands of metres in just three minutes.
Suspect detained over Paris killing of rugby star Aramburu
A woman suspected of taking part in the killing of former Argentina rugby international Federico Aramburu in Paris was being questioned by police Monday after being arrested late Saturday, sources close to the inquiry said.
Dozens rescued after Indonesian boat carrying migrants sinks: officials
Twenty-six passengers reported missing when a fishing boat carrying undocumented migrant workers sank off the coast of Indonesia have been found alive, some after drifting for two days, officials said Monday.
Becker trial to start as former Wimbledon winner fights to avoid prison
Boris Becker goes on trial in London on Monday over charges relating to his bankruptcy -- the latest twist in the former Wimbledon champion's troubled post-playing career.
Brazil Supreme Court judge lifts ban on messaging app Telegram
The Supreme Court judge who had ordered messaging app Telegram blocked in Brazil reversed the ruling Sunday, after the tech company complied with an earlier decree to make changes to the platform.
Belgium mourns after car kills six in carnival crash
Belgium mourned on Sunday after a car ploughed into a crowd of early morning carnival-goers, killing six people and injuring dozens of others as authorities ruled out an act of terrorism.
Bangladesh launches food subsidies after Ukraine war price spike
Bangladesh launched a nationwide food subsidy programme on Sunday after prices for cooking oil, lentils and other staples shot up in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Six killed in Belgium as car drives into carnival crowd
A car ploughed into a crowd of early morning carnival-goers in Belgium on Sunday, killing six people and injuring dozens of others, authorities said.
Michelin Guide returns to celebrate 'resilient' French food scene
The Michelin Guide launches its 2022 edition on Tuesday, vowing to celebrate the diversity of French cooking and the industry's resilience after two challenging years caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pope visits Ukrainian children at Vatican hospital
Pope Francis on Saturday visited Ukrainian children who have fled the Russian invasion and are being cared for at the Vatican's paediatric hospital in Rome.
Pope in 'tectonic' shake-up of Vatican bureaucracy
Pope Francis on Saturday followed through on a promise made ahead of his 2013 election and published a much-anticipated shake-up of the Vatican's powerful governing body.
Former Argentine rugby star Aramburu shot and killed in Paris
Federico Aramburu, the former Argentine rugby international who played on French sides for most of his career, was killed in Paris early Saturday in a drive-by shooting following a dispute in a bar, sources close to the inquiry told AFP.
Brazil Supreme Court judge bars messaging app Telegram
A Supreme Court judge in Brazil ruled Friday to block popular messaging application Telegram nationwide, barring one of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's favorite communication channels.
Former Boeing pilot on trial over 737 MAX
A former Boeing pilot accused of misleading US aviation regulators during the certification process for the 737 MAX jetliner was due to go on trial Friday.
From Da Vinci to Picasso, doodles on display in Rome
Hidden on the backs of canvases or scrawled on scraps of paper, doodles have allowed artists down the ages, from Michelangelo to Picasso, to test, explore and unleash their creativity.
Frying pan to fire: Ethiopians trapped in war-torn Yemen
Mother-of-two Zoubiba Mohamed fled Ethiopia seeking a better life only to be ensnared by Yemen's bitter civil war, and now ekes out an existence in a squalid refugee camp.
13-year-old was driving truck in Texas crash that killed nine
A 13-year-old boy was driving a pickup truck that collided with a van carrying a college golf team in west Texas, killing nine people, officials said Thursday.
Peru constitutional court orders release of ex-president Fujimori
Peru's constitutional court on Thursday ordered the release of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori, who is serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity, a judicial source said.
Belarus future depends on fate of Ukraine: opposition
The Belarusian people oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine, being facilitated by the Minsk regime, and see their country's fate tied to the outcome of the war, Belarus's exiled opposition leader said Thursday.
France suspends Corsican nationalist's jail term after clashes
The French judiciary on Thursday suspended the prison sentence of a Corsican nationalist jailed for the assassination of a top official, as the government seeks to ease tensions and end violent clashes on the Mediterranean island.
Dubai-owned P&O Ferries axes jobs to stay afloat
Dubai-owned P&O Ferries on Thursday suspended sailings as it axed 800 jobs, or more than a quarter of staff, to keep the company afloat.
BBC pays 'substantial sum' to Diana aide over 1995 interview
The BBC has paid a "substantial sum" and apologised to Princess Diana's former private secretary over a 1995 interview found to have been obtained using deception, the UK broadcaster said on Thursday.
St Patrick's Day parades return to Ireland after Covid hiatus
Ireland on Thursday heralded the return of St Patrick's Day festivities after a two-year halt due to coronavirus, as hundreds of thousands of Irish and international visitors flocked to the capital Dublin and beyond.
China accused of harassing ex-dissident running for US Congress
US prosecutors accused China on Wednesday of spying on pro-democracy activists in the United States and seeking to harass and intimidate a former Tiananmen Square dissident who is running for Congress.
Residents survey damage after powerful Japan quake
People in northeast Japan were cleaning up and surveying the damage on Thursday after a powerful 7.4-magnitude quake derailed a bullet train, opened cracks in highways and initially cut power to over two million homes.
St Patrick's Day returns to Ireland after two-year hiatus
Hundreds of thousands of Irish and international visitors were to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Ireland on Thursday after a two-year pause in festivities due to the coronavirus.
Four dead after powerful Japan quake rattles east coast
Four people were reported dead and more than 100 injured in Japan on Thursday after a powerful overnight earthquake rattled large parts of the east coast and prompted a tsunami warning, authorities said.
Revenge in Guatemala? Anti-corruption prosecutors arrested
The recent arrest of six anti-corruption prosecutors in Guatemala has sparked fears that political elites are seeking revenge after being investigated for graft.
Two dead in powerful Japan quake
Two people were killed and dozens injured in a powerful overnight earthquake that rattled large parts of east Japan and prompted a tsunami warning, authorities said Thursday.
Tsunami alert lifted after powerful Japan quake
Authorities lifted a tsunami advisory and electricity was restored after a powerful 7.4-magnitude quake jolted northeastern Japan on Wednesday night in waters near the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Powerful quake rattles Japan, tsunami advisory issued
A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted eastern Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the northeast coast.
West Ham's Zouma faces prosecution over cat abuse video
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma and his brother Yoan face prosecution under British animal welfare laws after a disturbing video circulated showing Kurt slapping and kicking one of his own pet cats.
West Ham's Zouma to be prosecuted over cat abuse video
West Ham defender Kurt Zouma and his brother Yoan are being prosecuted under British animal welfare laws after a disturbing video circulated showing Kurt slapping and kicking one of his own pet cats.
Top UN court tells Moscow to halt Ukraine invasion
The UN's top court on Wednesday ordered Russia to suspend its invasion of Ukraine, saying it was "profoundly concerned" by Moscow's use of force.
7.3-magnitude quake hits east Japan, tsunami advisory issued
A powerful 7.3-magnitude quake jolted east Japan on Wednesday night, rattling the capital Tokyo and prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the northeast coast, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Tokyo prosecutors appeal ruling against Ghosn aide Kelly
Tokyo prosecutors said Wednesday they will appeal a court ruling in which former Nissan executive Greg Kelly was handed a six-month suspended sentence for helping disgraced auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn.
Vietnam ends Covid quarantine for international travellers
Vietnam announced an end to quarantine for international travellers on Wednesday, as it seeks to restart its tourism industry after two years of strict Covid-19 restrictions.
Uncertainty for Russian tourists in Turkey hotspot as war rages
With its shimmering azure waters, secluded coves and golden sands, Turkey's Mediterranean coast is a destination beloved by Russian tourists, nearly five million of whom visited last year.
'We've got our man': arrest in US shootings of homeless men
A 30-year-old man with a lengthy criminal record and a history of mental illness was arrested on Tuesday for a string of shootings of homeless men in Washington and New York, police said.