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Thomas Markle released to house arrest after child-abuse-image charge

Thomas Markle Sr, the estranged father of the Duchess of Sussex, has been charged in Florida with one count of possessing child sexual abuse material and released on bond under house arrest.

Priscilla Monroy Confirms Separation from Alberto Cowboy After Four Years

Priscilla Monroy, a behavioral therapist and former participant in 'Big Brother Brazil' (BBB) season 26, has officially ended her four-year relationship with Alberto Cowboy. In a social media statement released on Friday, Monroy emphasized that the primary focus of the separation is safeguarding their five-year-old daughter amidst the emotional transition.

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At least 473 dead in Syria after Turkey earthquake

At least 473 people were killed in Syria on Monday as buildings collapsed after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck neighbouring Turkey, state media and a medical source said.

World powers rush to offer Turkey, Syria aid over quake

International offers to help Turkey and Syria with rescue efforts poured in on Monday after a massive earthquake killed more than 1,200 people and wreaked devastation.

Quake kills over 1,200 across Turkey, Syria

The most powerful earthquake in nearly a century struck Turkey and Syria early Monday, killing over 1,200 people in their sleep, levelling buildings and causing tremors felt as far away as Iraq.

At least 386 dead in Syria after Turkey earthquake

At least 386 people were killed in Syria on Monday as buildings collapsed after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck neighbouring Turkey, state media and a medical source said.

Major quake kills hundreds across Turkey, Syria

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, killing hundreds of people as they slept, levelling buildings, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus and Egypt.

Emotions run high in Sweden's biggest wolf hunt

Hunter Lars Bjork points to fresh tracks in the snow as he lumbers through a whited-out forest in central Sweden, where the biggest wolf hunt in modern times is drawing controversy.

At least 245 dead in Syria after Turkey earthquake

At least 245 people were killed in Syria on Monday as buildings collapsed after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that had its epicentre in neighbouring Turkey, state media and a medical source said.

Major quake kills nearly 200 across Turkey, Syria

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, killing nearly 200 people, levelling buildings while many were still asleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus and Egypt.

Major quake kills more than 100 across Turkey, Syria

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing more than 100 people, levelling buildings while many were still asleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus and Egypt.

At least 50 dead in Syria after earthquake

At least 50 people have been killed across Syria as buildings collapsed after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that had its epicentre in southeastern Turkey, state media and a local hospital said.

Major quake kills dozens across Turkey, Syria

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing dozens, levelling buildings while people were still in their sleep, and sending tremors that were felt as far away as the island of Cyprus.

Hong Kong's largest national security trial opens

Hong Kong's largest national security trial opened Monday with dozens of pro-democracy figures accused of trying to topple the government in a case critics say reflects the criminalisation of dissent in the Chinese territory.

Chileans who survived deadly forest fire fear flames will return

Maria Ines Hernandez described forest fires ravaging central Chile with the death so far of 24 people as hell on earth.

Iraqis protest after father kills YouTuber daughter

Iraqi activists protested Sunday to demand a law against domestic violence, days after a YouTuber was strangled by her father in a killing that sparked outrage in the conservative country.

Chile forest fire toll rises, hundreds left homeless

Forest fires have killed 24 people, injured nearly 1,000 and destroyed 800 homes in five days as a blistering heat wave grips south-central Chile, authorities said Sunday.

Germany says has 'hundreds' of pieces of Ukraine war crime evidence

Germany's prosecutor general said Sunday that his office had collected "hundreds" of pieces of evidence showing war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine, calling for an international effort to bring leaders to justice.

Pope urges end to ethnic hatred at open-air mass in South Sudan

Pope Francis appealed Sunday to the people of South Sudan to lay down their "weapons of hatred" at an open-air mass on the final day of his pilgrimage to a country blighted by violence and poverty.

Piercings and prayer: Malaysian Hindus celebrate Thaipusam

Ethnic Indian Malaysians massed in Hindu temples across the country Sunday to celebrate the annual Thaipusam festival, months after the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions that had barred large crowds.

Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 23: official

At least 23 people have died in hundreds of forest fires whipped up amid a blistering heat wave in south central Chile, a senior government official said Saturday night.

A visit to Salvador's new 'mega-prison' points to severe conditions

Conditions inside a huge new mega-prison designed to house 40,000 alleged gang members in El Salvador will be particularly severe, according to accounts from a visiting team of AFP journalists.

Catholic prelate chides Peru Congress for inaction on vote

A Roman Catholic cardinal voiced dismay Saturday that the nation's Congress again declined to advance elections to defuse Peru's political crisis.

Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 22: official

At least 22 people have died in hundreds of forest fires whipped up amid a blistering heat wave in south central Chile, a senior official said Saturday.

Death toll in Chile forest fires rises to 16: official

The death toll in forest fires raging through southern Chile has risen overnight to 16, officials said Saturday.

Biden's climate plan strains ties with European allies

US President Joe Biden's landmark climate action plan has become a subject of tension between the United States and European Union, which fears it could hurt European industry.

Thirteen dead as Chile forest fires provoke state of disaster

Chile has declared a state of disaster in several central-southern regions after a devastating heat wave sparked forest fires that left at least 13 people dead, authorities said Friday.

Seven dead as Chile forest fires provoke state of disaster

Chile has declared a state of disaster in several central-southern regions after a devastating heat wave provoked forest fires that left at least seven people dead, authorities said on Friday.

Five people dead in Chile forest fires caused by heatwave

Chile has declared a state of disaster in several central-southern regions after a devastating heat wave provoked forest fires that left at least five people dead, authorities said on Friday.

Burkina's slain leader Sankara to be buried at assassination site

The body of Burkina Faso's revered revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara is to be buried alongside 12 comrades at the spot where in 1987 they were assassinated, the country's ruling junta said on Friday.

Arrest after monkeys stolen from Dallas Zoo

A 24-year-old man has been arrested over the theft of two emperor tamarin monkeys from Dallas Zoo, police said Friday, adding he was detained after being spotted at the city aquarium.

Anti-graft chief insists Ukraine turning corner on corruption

The head of Ukraine's anti-corruption agency insisted Friday that the Russian invasion had triggered a substantial and "irreversible" fall in graft in what has long been one of Europe's most corrupt countries.

Anti-graft chief insists Ukraine turning corner on graft

Mother, baby among 12 migrants who died crossing to Italy

Twelve migrants have died in the Central Mediterranean, Italian officials and a rescue charity said Friday, as a debate rages over Rome's crackdown on NGOs operating in the world's deadliest crossing.

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