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Romania journalists back media outlet that sparked graft protests

Dozens of Romanian journalists and several NGOs signed an open letter on Wednesday backing an under-pressure media outlet whose investigation sparked nationwide anti-corruption protests.

Rob Reiner's son awaiting court appearance on murder charges

The son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner could be medically cleared to appear in court as soon as Wednesday to face charges over the killing of his parents, the man's lawyer said.

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Sony hikes profit forecasts on strong gaming, anime sales

Japanese giant Sony hiked its full-year revenue and profit forecasts Tuesday on the back of the huge global success of the latest "Demon Slayer" anime blockbuster.

Indian forensic teams scour deadly Delhi car explosion

Indian crime scene investigators scoured through the wreckage of a car on Tuesday that exploded hours earlier in the heart of the capital, killing at least eight people.

Climate Goals Threatened by Industrialised Animal Farming, Reveals Key International Study

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / A new study in Animals highlights that industrialized animal farming is one of the most powerful - yet persistently neglected - forces driving the climate and biodiversity crises. The analysis, "The Missing Target: Why Industrialized Animal Farming Must Be at the Core of the Climate Agenda," synthesizes evidence from 47 international studies and concludes that reducing livestock production and embracing plant-based food systems is essential for meeting global climate goals.

'Netflix House' marks streaming giant's first theme park

After years of temporary pop-up events, streaming giant Netflix will make its first foray into the theme park space this week, rivalling entertainment giants Disney and Universal Studios.

Top US court hears case of Rastafarian whose hair was cut in prison

The US Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a devout Rastafarian who is seeking damages after his knee-length dreadlocks were forcibly shorn while he was in prison in Louisiana.

Chinese 'goddess of wealth' faces jail after huge UK crypto seizure

A Chinese woman facing a long jail term for her role in a multibillion-dollar Bitcoin scam lived in luxury as she evaded the authorities for years, a UK court heard Monday.

Indian capital car blast kills at least eight

A car explosion in the bustling heart of the Indian capital on Monday killed at least eight people and injured another 19, officials said.

US strikes on alleged drug boats kill six more people

US forces have killed six more people in strikes on alleged drug-running boats, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday, bringing the campaign's total number of deaths -- which critics describe as illegal executions -- to 76.

Sarkozy released from jail 'nightmare' pending appeal trial

Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday was freed from prison, a 20-day experience the former president called a "nightmare", as a judge ordered his release pending an appeal decision over Libyan funding.

Typhoon Fung-wong floods Philippine towns, leaves 5 dead in its wake

Entire villages lay submerged and scores of towns remained without electricity on Monday as Typhoon Fung-wong left the Philippines after killing at least five people and displacing more than a million.

France's Sarkozy says prison a 'nightmare' as prosecutors seek his release

Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday called his imprisonment a "nightmare" as prosecutors requested the former French president be released from jail pending an appeals trial over Libyan funding.

Guinness maker Diageo picks new CEO after US tariffs cloud

Diageo, the maker of Guinness beer and Smirnoff vodka, announced Monday a new chief executive as it seeks to improve performance hit partly by US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

French court to decide if ex-president Sarkozy can leave jail

A French court is expected to decide on Monday whether to release ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy from jail pending an appeals trial over allegations that he sought Libyan funding.

Japan death row inmate's sister still fighting, even after release

Hideko Hakamada campaigned for almost six decades to get her little brother, the world's longest-serving death row inmate, cleared. But at 92 she refuses to relax, campaigning against capital punishment in Japan and beyond.

Indonesia names late dictator Suharto a national hero

Indonesia added former president Suharto to a list of national heroes during a ceremony on Monday, despite objections from activists and academics over the deceased military dictator's human rights record.

Israel confirms remains returned are officer Goldin killed in 2014 Gaza war

Israel said the remains it received on Sunday from Hamas were those of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, an Israeli officer killed more than a decade ago in the 2014 Gaza war.

Tornado kills six, injures 750 as it wrecks southern Brazil town

A tornado killed at least six people and injured around 750 as it destroyed most of a town in southern Brazil, authorities said Saturday.

Fire kills six at Turkish perfume warehouse

A fire Saturday at a perfume warehouse in northwestern Turkey housing numerous warehouses and factories killed six people including two teenagers, authorities said.

Tornado kills six, wrecks town in Brazil

A tornado killed at least six people and injured more than 400 as it destroyed most of a town in southern Brazil, authorities said Saturday.

Tornado kills five, injures more than 400 in Brazil

A tornado killed at least five people and injured more than 400 as it destroyed most of a town in southern Brazil, authorities said Saturday.

UPS, FedEx ground MD-11 cargo planes after deadly crash

Freight carriers UPS and FedEx said they have grounded their fleets of MD-11 cargo planes, after one of them was involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky this week.

UPS grounds its MD-11 cargo planes after deadly crash

UPS said Friday that it had grounded its fleet of MD-11 cargo planes, after one of them was involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky this week.

More than 1,000 flights cut in US shutdown fallout

More than 1,000 flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered reductions to ease strain on air traffic controllers working without pay amid a federal government shutdown.

Turkey issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu

Turkey announced Friday that it had issued arrest warrants for genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials in his government over the war in Gaza.

Medical all-clear after anti-Trump package opened at US base

Seven people briefly felt ill after a suspicious package was opened on Thursday at the military base near the US capital that is home to Air Force One, the presidential jet, a base spokesperson said Friday.

Brazil court reaches majority to reject Bolsonaro appeal against jail term

Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday reached a majority to uphold a 27-year prison sentence against former president Jair Bolsonaro for plotting a coup.

Ex-footballer Barton guilty over 'grossly offensive' X posts

Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton was convicted Friday of sending grossly offensive social media posts about British broadcaster Jeremy Vine and TV pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.

Ex-British soldier fights extradition over Kenyan woman's murder

A former British soldier accused of murdering a young Kenyan woman more than a decade ago appeared in a UK court Friday to fight extradition to the east African country.

Seven hospitalized after suspicious package opened at US base

Seven people were briefly hospitalized after a suspicious package containing a white powder was opened at the military base near the US capital that is home to Air Force One, the presidential jet, US media reported.

Woman convicted in UK of harassing Maddie McCann's parents

A Polish woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann, missing for nearly two decades, was Friday convicted by a UK court of harassing the girl's parents, but acquitted of stalking them.

UK grandmother on Indonesia death row arrives back in London

A British grandmother who had been on death row for smuggling $2.14 million worth of cocaine into Indonesia arrived back in the UK on Friday, AFP correspondents reported.

Brazil court starts hearing Bolsonaro appeal

Brazil's Supreme Court on Friday began weighing former president Jair Bolsonaro's appeal against a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup after his 2022 election loss.

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