US judge denies Lindsay Clancy’s motion to dismiss charges in the deaths of her 3 children
A judge on Monday denied a motion to dismiss charges against Lindsay Clancy in the deaths of her three young children, potentially clearing the way for a retrial in the case next year. Clancy’s defence team had asked the
At least 44 people killed in air strike near Yemeni capital, Houthi rebels say
The death toll from air strikes near Yemen’s capital has increased to 44, most of them women and children, health authorities from the Iran-backed Houthi rebels said overnight. The strikes on the village of Al-Shariya, e
U.S. Global Health Strategy Jeopardizes Prevention of Pandemics, Experts Warn
The Trump administration has been negotiating agreements with dozens of individual countries. Public health experts say a global agreement would be far more effective.
Students allege Cornell did not take them seriously in reporting classmate who sexually and physically assaulted others
The women, who have not been identified, allege they were sexually assaulted by a male student in 2018 and 2021
Fraternity suspended as Ohio State investigates video of men engulfed in flames
The university called the incident ‘extremely concerning’ and said one person needed medical care
Popovic refuses to blacklist Socceroos who pull out of Jordan friendly
Australia coach Tony Popovic insists Socceroos players who are reluctant to play Jordan due to security concerns will not be blacklisted from the national team set-up if they elect to withdraw from his squad.
Australian country artist loses unborn twins to endometriosis
A country artist who underwent her fourth endometriosis surgery last month is sharing her struggles with the chronic disease in the hope of attracting more funding for research.
'Sexual predator' Russell Brand jailed for 10 years for rape, assault
British comedian and TV star Russell Brand was Monday jailed for more than 10 years for a string of sex offences including rape, as the judge told him he had been a "sexual predator" whose fame had protected him. Brand,
For commuters who rely on these small bumps, 2032 is a long way off
Trains and trams have until December 2032 to implement accessibility upgrades — but disability advocates are calling for tactile ground markers to be fast-tracked near public transport.
Russell Brand Sentenced to 10 and a Half Years in Prison for Rape
A London judge said the former comedy star, who was convicted of rape and sexual assault last week, had shown a “casual, arrogant disregard” for women’s wishes.
Krakow shooting suspect dies as Poland mourns six victims
A 24-year-old man who killed six people and wounded 15 in a shooting in Krakow, has died in hospital.
Suspect in Mass Shooting in Krakow, Poland, Dies in Hospital. Here’s What to Know.
At least nine people were dead after shootings in Krakow and another town. The suspected gunman died in the hospital and his motive remains unclear.
Six killed in Gaza flooding as tents collapse during downpours with 10,000 more displaced
Tens of thousands have had their tents flooded as torrential rains flooded camps in Gaza - aid agencies are warning of the risk of infectious disease spreading
Who’s who for Europe at the Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
European officials won’t be in the room where it happens in the United Arab Emirates. But they will be attempting to influence negotiations on the margins.
Russell Brand sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in jail for rape, sexual assault
British comedian Russell Brand, once one of the country's most high-profile broadcasters and a Hollywood star, was jailed for 10-and-a-half years on Monday after he was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulti
Health gets just a small fraction of climate finance as COP31 warns of growing crisis
As the health impacts of climate change become increasingly difficult to ignore, COP31 is putting healthcare systems and their ability to adapt at the centre of discussions on the first day of the UN climate conference.
Fake news in Africa: In an age of disinformation, who decides what's true?
From Ghana to Mozambique, the fight against fake news keeps gaining momentum. But combating disinformation also requires safeguards for free speech, leaving some governments in an inconvenient position.
Climate crisis now a health emergency of ‘pandemic scale’, UN climate chief warns
The United Nations climate chief warns that countries must protect health systems, as climate change poses a growing threat to public health during the climate change conference, COP31, in Turkey.
UK’s Russell Brand sentenced to 10 1/2 years’ jail for rape, sexual assault
Comedian Russell Brand, once one of Britain’s most high-profile broadcasters and a Hollywood star, was jailed for 10 1/2 years on Monday after he was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three more arou
Who is the suspected Chinese spy at centre of the Nvidia investigation?
Alice Huang, a Chinese businesswoman, had a close relationship with Nvidia boss Jensen Huang, reports say.
British comedian Russell Brand sentenced to over 10 years for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand, who became a celebrity darling in the early 2000s, was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault in a case brought by six women.
‘Exceedingly heavy-handed’: ACT police criticised by magistrate for Tasering disabled Aboriginal woman
Exclusive : Body-worn camera footage shows woman pulled off bench and a Taser activated despite ‘putting up no resistance’, magistrate says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A magistrate has cr
Slave trade: Ghana's president says reparations not limited to cash payments
John Mahama specifically cited investments in education, health, economic growth and debt treatment as interventions that could be considered as reparations to redress historical wrongs
Anger as 17 killed in Turkey steel factory blast
An explosion ripped through an iron and steel factory in western Turkey on Monday, killing 17 people and injuring 13, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowing to find out who was responsible. The blast happened at arou
Chinese man retires at 30 with 14 flats generating US$30,000 in annual rental income
After spending more than 2 million yuan (US$300,000) on old flats and retiring at 30 on rental income, one young landlord’s decision to switch from rent to dividends has struck a chord across China. Fan Junjie, originall
Krakow shooting suspect has died in hospital, police say
Six people were killed in the shooting, and three bodies of the suspect's family members were found at their home.
Krakow shooting suspect dies: Poland police
The gunman was wounded in a shootout with police and had been in critical condition in hospital
New Delhi wakes to toxic smog as Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution crisis
The Air Quality Index exceeded 350 in several parts of India's capital on Monday morning, reaching the severe category and posing significant health risks.
Four killed in Gaza after sand embankment collapses onto tents, health ministry says
Three children are among those killed in the incident that came a day after heavy rain reportedly flooded tens of thousands of tents across Gaza.
Lloyd Geering, Pastor Who Disputed Christ’s Resurrection, Dies at 108
“It is faith that man needs, not past doctrines,” he said in defense of his views, which became a cause célèbre for many but were condemned by others.
Polish Mass Shooter Dies of Injuries; Motive Remains Unclear
Investigators say they have found no evidence so far of political or extremist activity by the 24-year-old who killed six people in Krakow on Saturday and is also believed to have murdered his immediate family.
Senegal: Dakar surf school helps young Africans reclaim the waves
On the beaches of Dakar, a surf school is making the waves accessible to local children. Founder Ibra Samb, who learnt to surf on plywood, hopes to inspire a new generation.
Takaichi and LDP weigh disciplinary action for party members who abstained from food tax vote
Party leadership demanded that the lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, write statements on why they walked out of the vote.
Krakow mass shooting suspect has died in hospital, police in Poland say
The alleged gunman who killed six people in a shooting spree in the Polish city of Krakow has died of injuries sustained in a shootout with police, authorities say.
Bye-Bye Serbia’s SPS, the Socialists Who Weren’t
The Socialist Party of Serbia is out of parliament for the first time and unlikely to survive. Can the country now leave behind the system created by the party that dominated the 1990s under Slobodan Milosevic?
‘We Could Have Waited’: Caesareans the Norm for Pregnant Women in Greece
Doctors in a rush and the marginalisation of midwives mean more and more women in Greece are giving birth via C-section, often unnecessarily.
Nvidia opens investigation after report CEO Jensen Huang was target of foreign intelligence
CEO reportedly had close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to Beijing Nvidia said on Sunday it “is initiating an independent investigation in light of recent reporting that founder and
'I treat all these people like they are victims', says doctor who treated Krakow shooting suspect
Two doctors were eating near the Polish city's Main Market Square when a gunman began firing at random.
Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s Opposition Leader?
Mr. Eisenkot, a career general and the leading rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, will now have up to six weeks to form a coalition.
Nvidia probes whether CEO Jensen Huang targeted by foreign intelligence as he admits affair
Top Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have called on Jensen Huang to brief Congress this month about a New York Times report in October alleging he had a close relationship with a Chinese busi
No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who will lead a caretaker government while negotiations take place, said: "I think everyone's over politics so let's all have a bit of a break for the next three weeks".
My parents chose to die together and I was left to grieve alone
Els and Jan sought medical intervention to end their lives after 50 happy years of marriage, leaving behind their only child.
At Least 6 Dead in Poland After Gunman Opens Fire in Krakow, Police Say
The authorities said that the gunman, who began shooting from a car near a market square, was shot and taken to a hospital.
Ebola: Why is there still no vaccine?
Ebola has been known about for decades, but there is still no vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of the virus causing the current outbreak. New research raises hopes of protection against the various types of Ebola.
Islamist Militant Attack Forces Patients to Flee Ebola Clinic in Congo
At least 48 people were killed in a brutal assault by a group loyal to the Islamic State, officials said. The area is a hot spot of the growing Ebola outbreak.
New Zealand election 'too close to call' - so who will be next PM?
With the New Zealand election too tight to call, the BBC's Tiffanie Turnbull reports from a Labour Party gathering after an inconclusive night.
Pope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
China’s Top Spy Agency Recruited Woman Who Targeted Jensen Huang
A memo that circulated among U.S. policymakers cited intelligence that Alice Huang, a Chinese executive who developed a relationship with Nvidia’s leader, was an asset of Beijing’s Ministry of State Security.