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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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Mexican non-binary magistrate likely killed by partner: prosecutor

A non-binary Mexican magistrate whose death sparked protests and anger among the LGBTQ community appears to have been the victim of a murder-suicide committed by their partner, investigators said Tuesday.

Liverpool's Luis Diaz, dad reunited after 12-day kidnapping ordeal

Liverpool striker Luis Diaz had a tearful reunion Tuesday with his father, freed last week after a 12-day kidnapping ordeal at the hands of Colombia's ELN guerrilla group.

Doctor goes on trial in France over Rwanda genocide

A Rwandan doctor went on trial in France on Tuesday on charges of committing genocide and crimes against humanity during Rwanda's 1994 massacres, after a three-decade investigation by French authorities.

'Flower tattoo' British woman identified 31 years after murder: Interpol

A woman found murdered 31 years ago in a river in Belgium has been identified over three decades later thanks to her flower tattoo and an international appeal, Interpol said on Tuesday.

Israel must respect 'sanctity of hospitals': UK minister

Israel must respect "the sanctity of hospitals" in Gaza and allow them to be places of safety during its offensive in the Palestinian territory, a UK foreign minister said on Tuesday.

Spanish PM's controversial Catalan amnesty deal

Acting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's agreement to grant an amnesty to hundreds of Catalan separatists in order to secure another term in office has sparked angry protests across the country.

Police identify 'flower tattoo' British woman 31 years after murder: Interpol

A woman found murdered 31 years ago in a river in Belgium has been identified over three decades later thanks to her flower tattoo and an international appeal, Interpol said on Tuesday.

New use of landmines drives up casualties: monitor

New use of landmines, including extensive deployment by Russia in Ukraine, drove a global rise of new casualties from the weapons in 2022, a monitor said on Tuesday.

Residents get brief return to volcano-risk Icelandic town

From Christmas gifts to sheep, residents forced from an Icelandic town damaged by hundreds of earthquakes in recent days were able to briefly return on Monday to retrieve their belongings, authorities said.

Jailed Philippine rights campaigner de Lima 'triumphant' after winning bail

Jailed Philippine human rights campaigner Leila de Lima was "triumphant" on Monday after a judge granted her bail, putting her a step closer to freedom after nearly seven years behind bars.

Hundreds of mobsters face hard time after Italian 'maxi-trial'

Hundreds of alleged members of the 'Ndrangheta -- Italy's most powerful organised crime group -- and their white-collar collaborators face sentencing this week following a historic, nearly three-year trial.

Battles around Gaza's largest hospital leave many trapped

Hundreds of patients were trapped and thousands of people sought shelter around Gaza's largest hospital on Monday, as Israeli troops and Hamas fighters battled near the compound.

A Texas school where students bring their babies along

Seventeen-year-old Yavezi Alvarado wakes up early to get her backpack ready for school -- but she also has to prepare bottles for her one-year-old daughter, Kamila, who rides on the school bus with her.

Gaza hospitals out of fuel, caught in Israel-Hamas fighting

Israeli troops waged fierce battles against Hamas on Sunday near Gaza's biggest hospital, where thousands were trapped and a lack of fuel forced a nearby major medical centre out of service.

Two S. Koreans among 18 sentenced to death in Vietnam drug bust: state media

Two South Koreans were among 18 people sentenced to death on drug smuggling and trafficking charges in Vietnam, state media said.

Australia ports firm fights to restore operations after cyber incident

Ports operator DP World said Sunday it had made "significant strides" towards resuming normal freight trade at major gateways into Australia, which have been crippled for two days by a cyber incident.

Fly larvae: Costa Rica's sustainable protein for animal feed

Raised in vertical farms and stuffed with fruit waste, fly larvae have been turned into animal feed, as a new Costa Rican venture in sustainability is demonstrating.

Colombia detains 4 in kidnapping of footballer's father

Police in Colombia have detained four people suspected in the kidnapping of the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz, who was held hostage for nearly two weeks by members of the ELN guerilla group, officials said Saturday.

Pope dismisses US bishop who was prominent critic

Pope Francis on Saturday dismissed US bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent conservative who has repeatedly criticised his papacy, the Vatican announced.

Israel pressed over Gaza deaths as hospitals hit in fighting

Israel faced growing calls Saturday to protect civilians in Gaza as combat with Hamas intensified around hospitals where Palestinians have sought refuge from intense bombardment and gun battles.

Chinese vessels in high-seas chase of Philippine boat with media

As a Philippine Coast Guard rubber boat carrying journalists sped towards Filipino troops on a grounded navy vessel in the disputed South China Sea, three Chinese speed boats gave chase.

Israel revises down death toll as deadly strikes hit Gaza facilities

Israel on Friday revised down the death toll of last month's Hamas attacks to about 1,200 as it continued its assault on Gaza, with Palestinians saying deadly strikes hit hospitals and a school in Gaza City.

Quakes rock southwestern Iceland as volcanic eruption looms

Icelandic authorities declared a state of emergency on Friday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country's southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, signalling the increased likelihood of a volcanic eruption in the region.

Survivor recalls watching Israel festival massacre from atop a tree

Like most others his age, Uriel Balas was just excited to celebrate his 26th birthday with friends, having saved up for his ticket to Israel's much-anticipated Supernova music festival.

Spain: Sanchez's risky bet of a Catalan alliance

Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has taken a big risk allying with Catalan separatists, opening up a breach in Spanish society and even within his own political family.

Palestinians say deadly Israeli strike hit Gaza hospital

Palestinians said a deadly strike on Friday hit Gaza's largest hospital compound as medical facilities sheltering tens of thousands were caught in intense combat between Israel and Hamas.

Prince Harry wins latest round in legal battle with UK newspapers

The publishers of two UK newspapers on Friday lost a bid to have a case for unlawful information gathering brought against them by Prince Harry and others thrown out of court, opening the way for a possible trial.

Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea

The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of "dangerous harassment" of Filipino boats in the disputed South China Sea, including firing a water cannon and blocking vessels on a resupply mission.

Texas man executed after more than 30 years on death row

A Texas man who spent more than 30 years on death row for a murder he committed during a robbery when he was 19 was executed on Thursday.

Japanese priest counsels elderly scam victims

In a serene temple in the countryside near Tokyo, the sound of a priest's mobile phone breaks the silence.

Robert De Niro's company found liable for gender discimination

A US jury on Thursday found Robert De Niro's production company liable for gender discrimination against a former employee who said she had been forced to perform "stereotypically female" jobs for the actor.

Shots fired at two Jewish schools in Canada, no injuries

Two Jewish schools in Montreal were hit by gunfire overnight, police said Thursday, amid spiking tensions in Canada over the Israel-Hamas war.

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