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Katy Perry Tells Fans Ex-Husband Russell Brand 'Should Be in Jail' During UK Concert

Katy Perry has recalled a past concert moment where she told fans that her ex-husband Russell Brand 'should be in jail,' a statement that has taken on renewed significance following his recent criminal convictions. The singer made the remark during a question-and-answer session at the Blenheim Palace Festival last July, before Brand was found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

George and Amal Clooney attend New York political-comedy reading

George and Amal Clooney attended a performance at New York’s Seaview Studio where the actor took part in a reading of the political comedy Smear!

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Romanian, Serbian men charged with 'swatting' US officials

A Romanian man and a Serbian national have been charged with making bomb threats and triggering "swatting" attacks on dozens of US officials and lawmakers, the Justice Department said Wednesday.

PetroSaudi execs get Swiss jail terms over $1.8 bn 1MDB fraud

A top Swiss court sentenced two PetroSaudi executives to jail terms on Wednesday after finding them guilty over the embezzlement of $1.8 billion from the Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

Thousands without power as high winds batter southern Australia

Almost 20,000 people were without power in southern Australia Wednesday after wild winds brought down trees and power lines.

Yemen floods spark cholera crisis

A clinic in western Yemen has been inundated with suspected cholera patients after heavy rains and flooding sparked fears of a major outbreak in the impoverished and war-ravaged country.

A year since coup, Gabon's ousted ruling family in limbo

One year after a bloodless military coup that overthrew Gabon's president Ali Bongo Ondimba ending 55 years of family rule, the fate of the former dynasty remains in limbo.

Sky-high rents have Mumbai residents living on the edge

Among the swanky skyscrapers of India's financial capital Mumbai, hundreds of dangerously dilapidated buildings facing demolition are crowded with families risking their lives rather than braving impossibly high rents.

Judicial reforms strain Mexican-US ties, spook investors

Controversial judicial reforms promoted by Mexico's outgoing president are straining diplomatic relations with the United States, its neighbor and key trading partner, while also rattling financial markets.

Israeli hostage out of Gaza as truce talks held in Qatar

The Israeli military said a hostage was rescued Tuesday from a Gaza tunnel, more than 10 months after the Israeli Bedouin man was seized during the Hamas attack that triggered a devastating war.

Sexual violence risk soaring for displaced Haiti women, UN warns

Thousands of women and girls displaced by Haiti's gang violence are under threat from a surge in sexual assaults, the United Nations warned Tuesday, denouncing deplorable living conditions in makeshift camps.

Israeli hostage rescued as Gaza war rages on

The Israeli military said a hostage was rescued Tuesday from a Gaza tunnel, more than 10 months after the 52-year-old Israeli Bedouin was seized during the Hamas attack that triggered a devastating war.

Nude visitors welcome at French naturism exhibition

A museum in southern French city Marseille is inviting visitors to discover Europe's relationship to the naturist lifestyle by wandering its halls in the nude.

Japanese scramble to buy beloved rice as shortages bite

The threat of a "megaquake", a series of typhoons, and a week-long national holiday have some Japanese scrambling to buy rice -- the nation's cherished staple food -- with the government warning Tuesday against panic buying.

Cohousing lets Mexicans grow old among friends

Retired teacher Tesha Martinez and her husband swapped their home in the bustling city for a new life in Mexico's first cohousing project for silver-haired citizens.

Paris metro 'impossible' for disabled, transport boss admits

The head of the Paris regional transport network admitted Monday that the city's metro system is near-impossible for disabled people to navigate as the French capital prepares to host the Paralympics.

Macron denies Telegram founder's arrest 'political'

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday denied any political link to the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov as the tech tycoon spent a second day in French custody following his surprise arrest at a Paris airport.

At least 132 killed in Sudan flooding: health ministry

At least 132 people have died in war-torn Sudan as a result of flooding and heavy rains this year, the health ministry said Monday.

Afghanistan Taliban govt rejects criticism of morality law as 'arrogance'

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities responded on Monday to criticism of recently codified morality rules, saying rejecting the legislation without understanding Islamic law showed "arrogance".

Scholz promises new weapons controls after Germany knife attack

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Monday the government would tighten weapons controls and speed up deportations after a suspected Islamist knife attack in the western city of Solingen.

China says took 'control measures' against Philippine ships near disputed reef

China said it took "control measures" on Monday against two Philippine Coast Guard ships that had entered waters near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.

Dutch hit Uber with 290-mn-euro fine over driver data

The Dutch data protection watchdog said Monday it hit ride-hailing app Uber with a 290-million-euro ($324 million) fine over the transfer of personal data of European drivers to US servers.

Thai court to sentence Spanish actor's son accused of murder

A Thai court will sentence Thursday a famed Spanish actor's son charged with murdering and dismembering a Colombian plastic surgeon he met online.

Brazil waging 'war' on wildfires in crowded Sao Paulo state

Brazil was deploying military aircraft as part of a "war" against wildfires ravaging the southeastern state of Sao Paulo, with authorities warning on Sunday that arsonists were setting blazes.

Britain embraces 'set-jetting' trend

Standing opposite a mansion in the elegant English city of Bath, Tegan Shirdon marvelled at the window from where Penelope, one of the heroines of "Bridgerton", would eye her love interest Colin in the hit show.

Durov: Mysterious and controversial Telegram founder

Russian-born tech entrepreneur Pavel Durov has founded wildly popular social networks as well as a cryptocurrency, amassed a multi-billion-dollar fortune and locked horns with authorities not just in Russia but around the world.

Millions of Shiite Muslim pilgrims rally in Iraq

More than 21 million Shiite Muslims took part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, which reached its peak on Sunday with attendees displaying their support for Gaza.

Pilloried South African beauty queen gets second chance in Nigeria

She was hounded from the Miss South Africa contest in a torrent of vicious, xenophobic abuse. But Chidimma Adetshina could become Nigeria's Miss Universe this week after being welcomed with open arms into the beauty pageant.

Synagogue attack suspect caught in shootout with French police: source

French police arrested a suspect for an attack on a synagogue after a shootout in which the man was wounded, a source close to the investigation said Sunday.

Thai officials raid illegal bitcoin mine after power outages

Thai authorities raided an illegal bitcoin mine west of Bangkok after residents complained of frequent blackouts in the area for more than a month, local authorities said Sunday.

Dealmakers ponder what's next after tough Biden antitrust years

President Joe Biden's skeptical approach to corporate mergers has been a hallmark of his administration's business policy -- a stance generally expected to ease if Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Venice gets surge of star power, from Lady Gaga to Pitt, Clooney

Stars from Angelina Jolie to George Clooney will gather this week at the Venice Film Festival, bringing a high dose of Hollywood pizzazz back to the watery city's sandy Lido.

German police arrest knife rampage suspect as IS claims attack

German police on Saturday arrested the suspect behind a knife rampage that left three people dead at a local festival in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.

France arrests terror suspect over fire attack on synagogue

Police arrested a man suspected of setting fires and causing an explosion at a synagogue in southern France on Saturday in what officials suspect was a terror attack, the country's interior minister said.

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