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Witness in South Africa justice-system crimes probe shot dead

A witness in a high-profile inquiry into crime and corruption in South Africa's justice system was gunned down late on Friday, just weeks after implicating a municipal police chief, investigators said.

10 university students die in Peru restaurant fire

Ten university students died and three were injured in a restaurant fire in southeastern Peru as they gathered for a birthday celebration, police said Friday.

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Doctor to be sentenced for supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine

A doctor who supplied "Friends" star Matthew Perry with ketamine in the months before he fatally overdosed, is to be sentenced in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Honduran ex-president leaves US prison after Trump pardons drug crimes

A former Honduran president convicted of helping to smuggle 400 tons of cocaine into the United States has left prison after being pardoned by President Donald Trump, his wife said Tuesday.

Honduras' Hernandez: Convicted drug trafficker pardoned by Trump

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez once painted himself as a champion of the fight against drug trafficking only to become one of the most high-profile figures implicated in it.

Defense challenge evidence in killing of US health insurance CEO

The defense for the 27-year-old suspect accused of killing a top health insurance executive in New York sought to exclude evidence presented by the prosecution as he appeared in court for a second day Tuesday.

Pope plans trip to Africa, starting with Algeria

Wrapping up his first international trip as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he would like to visit Algeria in 2026 as part of a voyage to Africa, which could be his next overseas destination.

Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to qualify for Olympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics by overturning a ban imposed by the international skiing body.

Cyclone turns Sri Lanka's tea mountains into death valley

In the mist-draped mountains of Sri Lanka's tea country, rescuers were still plucking bodies from the reddish-brown mud on Tuesday after last week's cyclone, the island's worst natural disaster in decades.

Sport court allows Russian, Belarusian skiers to target Olympics

The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday opened the way for Russian and Belarusian skiers to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics by overturning a ban imposed by the top skiing body.

Afghan Taliban authorities publicly execute man for murder

A man convicted of murder was publicly executed at a stadium in eastern Afghanistan, witnesses told AFP on Tuesday, a punishment a UN rights monitor called "inhumane".

Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll hits 1,300

Governments and aid groups in Indonesia and Sri Lanka worked Tuesday to rush aid to hundreds of thousands stranded by deadly flooding that has killed 1,300 people in four countries.

Tens of thousands flock to pope's Beirut mass

Around 150,000 people gathered at Beirut's waterfront for mass with Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital, where he delivered a message of hope and peace.

Hong Kong leader says independent committee to probe fire

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday that an independent committee will investigate the cause of the city's deadliest fire in decades, after authorities found substandard building materials had accelerated the blaze, which killed 151 people last week.

Pope Leo to hold Beirut mass, visit port blast site

Thousands of Lebanese faithful were making their way to Beirut's waterfront ahead of Pope Leo XIV's mass on Tuesday morning, the highlight of the Catholic leader's visit to the capital expected to draw huge crowds.

'Rescued my soul': Hong Kong firefighters save beloved pets

When Jacky Lee first heard about a raging fire at the Hong Kong housing estate where she lived, she rushed back to save Jason, her 15-year-old grey poodle still at home, fearing she would never see him again.

Survivors, families seek answers to deadly Hong Kong ferry disaster

Survivors of one of Hong Kong's deadliest maritime disasters and victims' families who spent 13 years in a legal and bureaucratic maze seeking answers are hoping a coroner's rulinthis week will shed light on the tragedy.

Hong Kong leader announces 'independent committee' to probe fire

Hong Kong's leader announced Tuesday the creation of a judge-led "independent committee" to investigate the devastating fire at an apartment complex that killed 151 people last week.

VR headsets take war-scarred children to world away from Gaza

Children scarred by the war in Gaza are undergoing a therapy programme using virtual reality headsets that transport the youngsters to a world far away from the destruction around them.

GEN Announces New Positive Phase 1 Trial Data of the Investigational Drug SUL-238 for Alzheimer's and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

Phase 1 results show that SUL-238 is safe, well-tolerated, and demonstrates favorable pharmacokinetics with high CSF penetration in healthy elderly volunteers, supporting its advancement into further clinical development for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case

A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in a Chicago court to drug trafficking charges in a deal that would see him cooperate with US prosecutors for a reduced sentence.

12 dead, dozens missing as landslide submerges boats in Peru port

At least 12 people, including three children, died Monday when a landslide sank two boats docked at a river port in central Peru, with dozens of others missing, officials said.

Rich art: French pastry chefs auction chocolate sculptures

Chocolate artworks by some of France's most famous pastry chefs sold at auction Monday for more than 100,000 euros in a charity event that had bidders smacking their lips.

Son of Mexican crime lord 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in drug case: US media

A son of the infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty Monday in Chicago to a narcotics trafficking charge and continuing criminal enterprise, US media reported.

Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer

Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country, his lawyer told AFP on Monday.

Pope urges Lebanon's religious leaders to fight intolerance

Pope Leo XIV and leaders from Lebanon's religious communities met in a show of unity on Monday, with the pontiff urging them to combat intolerance on day two of his visit.

Hong Kong arrests suspects as fire death toll tops 150

Hong Kong has arrested 14 suspects in a probe into the city's deadliest fire in decades, finding "substandard" netting on building exteriors that failed to halt flames from spreading, authorities said Monday.

Pope prays for peace in Lebanon and the region

Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday on day two of his trip to the multi-confessional country, with joyful Lebanese welcoming the pontiff at two famous pilgrimage sites.

Asia floods death toll tops 1,100 as troops aid survivors

The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,100 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.

Pope prays for peace in Lebanon, region

Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the region on Monday as he kicked off day two of his trip to the multi-confessional country with a visit to a famous pilgrimage site.

Asia floods toll tops 1,000 as military aid survivors

The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,000 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.

South Korean religious leader on trial on graft charges

The leader of one of South Korea's largest cult-like churches stood trial on Monday accused of bribing the country's former first lady with gifts including a designer handbag and a diamond necklace.

Militaries come to aid of Asia flood victims as toll nears 1,000

Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel on Monday to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed nearly 1,000 people across four countries in Asia in recent days.

Migrant domestic workers seek support, solace after Hong Kong fire

Sobs could be heard across Hong Kong's Victoria Park at the weekend as hundreds of migrant workers mourned victims of Hong Kong's worst fire in more than a century and prayed for missing friends.

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