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Richard Gere urges US lawmakers to back Tibet
Hollywood star Richard Gere voiced outrage Tuesday over the "cruelty" of Chinese policies in Tibet, as US Congress debated ways to pressure Beijing over alleged human rights violations the Himalayan region.
US charges Sam Bankman-Fried for bribing Chinese officials
US officials alleged that former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried authorized bribes of at least $40 million to Chinese officials, according to an updated indictment filed Tuesday.
Pirates boarded Danish ship in Gulf of Guinea
A Danish-owned Liberian-flagged oil tanker was boarded by pirates over the weekend in the Gulf of Guinea, the owner said Tuesday, adding that contact with the 16 crew members had been lost.
Two dead in knife attack at Islamic centre in Lisbon
A knife-armed attacker killed two women on Tuesday at an Islamic centre in the Portuguese capital Lisbon before being shot and wounded by police, authorities said.
Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, belches huge ash tower
The offspring of Indonesia's infamous Krakatoa volcano erupted several times on Tuesday, sending a huge volcanic ash tower some 2,500 metres (8,200 feet) into the sky.
Several killed in fire at Mexico-US border migrant center: local media
Several people at an immigration detention center in a Mexican city on the US border died in a fire that broke out at the facility overnight, local media reported on Tuesday.
Seven dead, more than 60 missing in Ecuador landslide
Rescuers searched Monday for more than 60 people reported missing after a landslide triggered by months of heavy rain killed at least seven people in southern Ecuador.
Assailant kills six at Nashville school in latest US mass shooting
A heavily armed former student killed three young children and three staff in what appeared to be a carefully planned attack at a private elementary school in Nashville on Monday, before being shot dead by police.
Zip line row erupts at Rio's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain
The chance to speed down a zip line from the top of Rio de Janeiro's breathtaking Sugarloaf Mountain should easily draw huge crowds of thrill-seekers to the iconic tourist destination.
Seven dead, nearly 50 missing in Ecuador landslide
Rescuers searched Monday for nearly 50 people reported missing after a landslide triggered by months of heavy rain killed at least seven people in southern Ecuador.
Shooter kills 6 at Nashville school in targeted attack
A heavily-armed former student killed three young children and three staff in what appeared to be a carefully planned attack at a private elementary school in Nashville on Monday, before being shot dead by police.
Rwanda opponent arrives in Qatar after release from jail: diplomats
Rwanda opposition figure Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired a Hollywood movie on the country's genocide, arrived in Qatar on Monday, three days after being released from prison, diplomats said.
Nearly 50 missing, 7 dead in Ecuador landslide
Rescuers and neighbors were on Monday searching for nearly 50 people reported missing after a landslide triggered by months of heavy rainfall killed at least seven in Ecuador's south.
Strong winds drive early Spain wildfire
Strong winds fanned the flames of Spain's first major fire of the year on Monday, complicating work for firefighters despite milder temperatures.
Netanyahu pauses judicial reform in strike-stricken Israel
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night paused a judicial overhaul which triggered a general strike, political division and mass protests in the country's most severe domestic crisis in years.
Changpeng Zhao: a crypto king under pressure
At parties, on stages and in meetings, Changpeng Zhao, who has been charged with illegal trading in the United States, is rarely seen without his black polo shirt, emblazoned with the insignia of his crypto firm Binance.
One dead in Kenya as fresh opposition protests turn violent
A young man was shot dead in Kenya on Monday, a hospital said, as anti-government protests turned increasingly violent, with police firing tear gas at opposition leader Raila Odinga's convoy and his supporters, and looters going on the rampage.
At least 16 dead in Ecuador landslide caused by heavy rains
At least 16 people have died in a landslide triggered by months of heavy rainfall in the south of Ecuador, the government said on Monday.
Firefighters gain on early Spain wildfire
Spanish firefighters took advantage of milder temperatures on Monday to make progress in the battle to contain the country's first major fire of the year.
Prince Harry makes surprise showing at UK privacy case
Britain's Prince Harry on Monday made an unexpected appearance at London's high court for a hearing in a privacy claim launched by celebrities and other figures against a newspaper publisher.
Protest-hit Israel faces general strike over govt reforms
The hard-right government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced more protests and a general strike Monday against its controversial push to overhaul the justice system.
Security tight as Kenya braces for fresh protests despite ban
Kenyans were bracing Monday for a new round of anti-government demonstrations over the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed the action would go ahead despite a police ban.
'Witnessing catastrophe': Iraq preserves memories of IS reign
The horrors they endured under the Islamic State group may be in the past for the people of Iraq, but the traumatic memories remain.
Nitrous oxide no laughing matter in UK as govt vows ban
Britain's government said Sunday it plans to ban sales of small canisters of laughing gas as part of a wider crackdown on anti-social behaviour heading into elections.
Kenya police bans new opposition protests
Kenya's police chief announced a ban on fresh opposition demonstrations called for Monday, after protests last week degenerated into riots.
'Most everything wiped away': Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi
At least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods, with the region readying for more severe weather Sunday.
'Stuck in a swamp': Saudi Arabia seeks exit from Yemen war
Eight years after launching its military campaign in Yemen, Saudi Arabia wants to extricate itself from the conflict, despite slim hopes of lasting peace, to focus on ambitious projects at home.
As winter ends, a garden takes shape near Ukraine frontline
Galyna hunches over her small garden in Chasiv Yar, her frail silhouette in stark contrast with the powerful tanks rumbling past her home near the frontline in eastern Ukraine.
'Everything wiped away': Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi
Search efforts were underway Saturday after at least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.
Defence minister urges pause to reforms as Israelis protest again
Tens of thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv Saturday against a controversial judicial overhaul, as Defence Minister Yoav Galant broke ranks to call for a pause to the government reforms.
'Everything wiped away': Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi
At least 23 people were killed as a devastating tornado ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.
'My city is gone' -- Tornado kills at least 23 in Mississippi
At least 23 people were killed as a devastating tornado ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods.
Early wildfire in Spain rages out of control
Some 700 firefighters were battling Spain's first major forest fire of the year Saturday, which was raging out of control 48 hours after it began, forcing 1,500 people to flee.
At least 23 dead as tornado, storms rip through Mississippi
At least 23 people died as violent storms and at least one tornado ripped through the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs and flattening neighborhoods, officials and residents said Saturday.
Monks at historic Kyiv monastery defy eviction order
In a Kyiv monastery that has played a crucial role in both Ukrainian and Russian history, scores of monks accused of allegiance with Moscow are defying eviction.
Do Kwon: S. Korea's crypto 'genius' turned disgraced fugitive
Once hailed as a genius, South Korean entrepreneur Do Kwon -- now facing multiple criminal charges over his failed cryptocurrency -- was a brash industry figure whose fame disintegrated into global notoriety.
'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina freed from prison
Rwandan government critic Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide were portrayed in hit Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda", has been freed from prison after more than 900 days behind bars.
Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in skiing trial
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand in her US trial over a skiing accident Friday, telling a Utah courtroom that the man suing her had crashed into her from behind and was at fault for the collision.
'The rabbit': One of Venezuela's most wanted criminals killed
One of Venezuela's most wanted criminals, known as "El Conejo" (the rabbit), has been killed, the government announced Friday, shortly after authorities put a one-million-dollar bounty on his head.