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Engraved tombs help keep memories alive in Pakistan
Men and women sit on the graves of their loved ones at a Shia Muslim cemetery in Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, reciting verses from the Quran.
Noma co-founder quits after abuse allegations
Danish chef Rene Redzepi, co-founder of the world renowned Noma restaurant, said on Thursday he was quitting following allegations of abuse of staff.
Back to work for Bangladesh migrants as Mideast war grinds on
Tens of thousands have fled the Gulf to escape the Middle East war, but Bangladeshi migrant workers say they have little choice but to return to earn a living.
Russia jails 15 for life over 2024 concert hall attack
Russia on Thursday sentenced 15 men -- including four gunmen -- to life in prison over the Crocus concert hall attack which left 150 people dead, the deadliest onslaught in Russia in more than two decades.
China to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
China was set to approve Thursday what it called an "ethnic unity" law, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs.
Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo
Norwegian police said Wednesday three brothers had been arrested on suspicion of a "terrorist bombing" over a weekend explosion at the US embassy in Oslo, which caused minor damage but no injuries.
Senegal parliament doubles penalty for same-sex relations
Senegal's parliament on Wednesday passed legislation doubling the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison amid a crackdown on the country's gay community.
'Happy (and safe) shooting!': Study says AI chatbots help plot attacks
From school shootings to synagogue bombings, leading AI chatbots helped researchers plot violent attacks, according to a study published Wednesday that highlighted the technology's potential for real-world harm.
New crackdown feared in Iran after police chief brands protesters 'enemies'
Campaigners fear Iranian authorities are intent on launching a new crackdown on opponents even under wartime conditions, after the police chief threatened to shoot protesters and treat them as enemies.
Greek appeals court hands neo-Nazi leaders 13-year sentences
A Greek appeals court on Wednesday handed 13-year prison terms to leaders of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party in a landmark case over crimes committed at the height of the country's economic crisis.
Albania TikTok ban violated free speech, court rules
An almost year-long ban on TikTok by the Albanian government violated freedom of expression and press freedom, Albania’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday in a decision praised by journalists.
Kneecap rapper wins new court victory over 'witch hunt' terror charge
An Irish-language singer from punk-rap group Kneecap will not face a terrorism charge after UK prosecutors lost a High Court challenge Wednesday against a judge's decision to dismiss the case.
Kneecap rapper wins fresh court victory over UK government
An Irish-language singer from punk-rap group Kneecap will not face a terrorism charge after UK prosecutors lost a High Court challenge Wednesday against a judge's decision to dismiss the case.
'This is me, very pretty': inside a Cambodian cyberscam site
Multilingual scripts, images of young women and timed toilet breaks: a police tour of a newly busted cyberscam operation in Cambodia on Wednesday revealed how fraudsters ensnare foreign victims online.
Trump's 'racist hate speech' fuelling rights abuses: UN watchdog
A UN watchdog warned on Wednesday that racist hate speech by US President Donald Trump and other political leaders coupled with intensified immigration crackdowns were fuelling grave rights violations.
Poland starts human trafficking probe into Epstein ring
Polish prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating human trafficking tied to Jeffrey Epstein they suspect took place in the country.
'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to global conflicts.
Australian Katie Perry wins trademark spat against singer Katy Perry
Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory Wednesday in a years-long trademark spat with US pop megastar Katy Perry.
Harvey Weinstein says prison is 'hell'
Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein says life in prison is "hell" in an interview where he repeatedly claimed he was not guilty of any crimes.
Caviar, truffle and chicken pot pies: what Hollywood will eat at the Oscars
Hundreds of pounds of caviar, black truffle, sushi and tomahawk steak have been shipped to Hollywood for the traditional lavish Oscars after-party this Sunday.
Police say deadly Swiss bus fire could be deliberate
A bus caught fire in western Switzerland on Tuesday killing at least six people and injuring five others in what police said may have been a deliberate act.
Family of Canada mass shooting victim sues OpenAI
The family of a girl gravely injured during a mass shooting in Canada is suing OpenAI over the company's failure to notify police about the killer's troubling activity on its ChatGPT chatbot, lawyers said Tuesday.
Gunfire at US consulate in Toronto a 'national security incident': police
Two men fired multiple shots at the US consulate in Toronto early Tuesday in what police described as a "national security incident," prompting beefed-up protection for US and Israeli diplomatic buildings in the city.
Middle East war : global economic fallout
Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Tuesday:
Journalists face restrictions, detention covering Mideast war
Journalists covering the war in the Middle East are facing increasing restrictions and censorship imposed by governments and armed groups, with reporters being stopped and questioned or even detained, a survey of AFP bureau chiefs from the region showed.
Nicaragua ramping up repression of exiles: UN experts
While ramping up its repression at home, Nicaragua's government is also going after exiles abroad, with hundreds if not thousands of people affected, UN investigators said Tuesday.
Disappearances multiply in strongman Doumbouya's Guinea
More than a year after his abduction in Guinea by men in fatigues, Abdoul Sacko is still grappling with the physical and psychological scars of the torture he endured.
US brothers guilty of luxury real estate sex-trafficking scheme: US media
Three brothers were found guilty of sex trafficking on Monday, following a trial that showed they used their high-profile connections in the luxury real estate world to assault women for years.
EU lawmakers back 'return hubs' for migrants
EU lawmakers on Monday gave preliminary backing to a tightening of Europe's immigration policy, paving the way for so-called "return hubs" for failed asylum-seekers, after centre-right and far-right deputies saw it through.
EU lawmakers set to greenlight 'return hubs' for migrants
A tightening of Europe's immigration policy paving the way for so-called "return hubs" for failed asylum-seekers is expected to gain the backing of EU lawmakers this week, with centre-right and far-right deputies joining hands to see it through.
Landmark trial opens for Turkish opposition champion Imamoglu
Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a sprawling corruption case critics say is a politically motivated bid to scupper his chances of challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Indonesia landfill collapse kills five
A landslide on Indonesia's biggest landfill buried trucks and food stalls, killing five people, rescuers said Monday as they searched for at least four more reported missing.