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International court postpones hearing on Duterte's drug crackdown
The International Criminal Court on Monday postponed "until further notice" a crimes against humanity hearing concerning former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, while judges weigh his fitness to take part.
New Banksy artwork challenges UK's protest crackdown
British street artist Banksy on Monday took aim at the UK's crackdown on protesters with a new work outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, adding fuel to a free-speech row roiling the country.
Teen arrested after 2 police shot dead near Turkey's Izmir
Two officers were killed and two others wounded in a shooting attack on a police station near the Turkish city of Izmir on Monday, with a 16-year-old suspect arrested, officials said.
French doctor accused of poisoning patients sounds defiant ahead of trial
A French doctor who goes on trial Monday accused of intentionally poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, sounded defiant in a radio interview before the hearings opened, saying he was not responsible for the "distress" of his alleged victims and their families.
ICC to hear war crimes charges against fugitive warlord Kony
The International Criminal Court will from Tuesday hear war crimes charges against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony, accused of spearheading a brutal reign of terror that killed tens of thousands.
New Zealand fugitive father killed in shootout with police
A New Zealand father who spent nearly four years on the run with his children was killed in a police shootout on Monday, authorities said.
New Zealand fugitive father dead after nearly four years on the run: police
A New Zealand father who spent nearly four years on the run with his children died Monday during a police confrontation in which an officer was shot, authorities said.
Australia's 'mushroom murderer' handed life in prison with parole
An Australian judge sentenced on Monday convicted killer Erin Patterson to life in prison with parole after 33 years for killing three people with toxic mushrooms, capping a trial that sparked a global media frenzy.
Australian judge to hand down sentence for 'mushroom murderer'
An Australian judge will rule on Monday whether convicted killer Erin Patterson spends the rest of her life in prison for murdering three people with toxic mushrooms, capping a trial that sparked a media frenzy.
'Blood Moon' rises as Kenya looks to the stars for tourism
Under the Kenyan stars tourists and tribal dancers looked up at the rust red "blood moon" as the east African country launched a new tourism initiative promoting the country's night skies.
UK police say almost 900 arrests made at Palestine Action demo
A total of 890 people were arrested in London during a protest this weekend in support of the banned group Palestine Action, the capital's Metropolitan Police said Sunday.
Catholic teen set to become first millennial saint
Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected at the Vatican Sunday for the canonisation of an Italian teenager dubbed "God's Influencer" for his efforts to spread the Catholic faith online.
Trump escalates crackdown threats with Chicago 'war' warning
President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to unleash his newly rebranded "Department of War" on Chicago, further heightening tensions over his push to deploy troops into Democratic-led US cities.
Rosa Roisinblit, activist for Argentina's 'stolen' children, dies at 106
Rosa Tarlovsky de Roisinblit, a prominent activist for victims of Argentina's 1976-1983 dictatorship, died Saturday, her organization said. She was 106.
UK police arrest hundreds in latest Palestine Action demo
More than 400 people were arrested in London on Saturday during a tense protest in support of the Palestine Action group, which has been banned under terror laws, police said.
Lisbon funicular cable disconnected before deadly crash: inspectors
A cable linking two cabins disconnected shortly before the funicular crash that killed 16 people in Lisbon this week, hours after the cable had passed a visual check, accident inspectors said Saturday.
UK police arrest 150 people in latest Palestine Action demo
Some 150 people were arrested in London on Saturday during a tense protest in support of the Palestine Action group, which has been banned under terror laws, police said.
Vatican receives first LGBTQ pilgrimage
In a first for the Vatican, more than a thousand LGBTQ Catholics and their supporters are this weekend holding a pilgrimage, in what they are promoting as an important sign of diversity in the Church.
'Large shark' kills man off Sydney beach
A suspected "large shark" mauled a surfer to death in a rare fatal attack off a Sydney beach on Saturday, Australian police and rescuers said, leading to a string of beach closures.
Australia offers reward for arrest of gunman after police killings
Australian police offered Aus$1 million Saturday for the arrest of a gunman who allegedly killed two police officers, as a vast manhunt entered its 12 day without any sightings.
Australia posts reward for arrest of gunman after police killings
Australia posted a US$659,000 reward Saturday for the arrest of a gunman on the run for a 12th day after allegedly killing two police officers.
EU hits Google with 2.95 bn euro fine despite Trump threats
The EU on Friday slapped Google with a massive 2.95 billion euro ($3.47 billion) antitrust fine for favouring its own advertising services, despite President Donald Trump's warnings not to target US big tech.
Fresh Nicaragua crackdown hints at behind-the-scenes power grab
A wave of arrests and the death of jailed opposition figures has signalled a new "era of repression" in Nicaragua, observers say, as powerful co-president Rosario Murillo prepares to take power from her ailing husband, Daniel Ortega.
EU hits Google with €2.95 bn fine despite Trump threats
The EU slapped Google with a massive 2.95 billion euro ($3.47 billion) antitrust fine for favouring its own advertising services Friday, despite President Donald Trump's warnings not to target US big tech.
11 foreigners killed in Portugal funicular crash
Eleven foreign nationals were among the 16 people killed when one of Lisbon's popular funicular trains crashed this week, the Portuguese authorities announced on Friday.
Don't panic: UK phones to sound at once in emergency drill
Tens of millions of mobile phones across the UK will blare a siren sound at the same time on Sunday as part of government efforts to better prepare for national emergencies.
Powerful quake aftershocks cause more injuries in Afghanistan
A series of strong aftershocks from a deadly earthquake that hit eastern Afghanistan at the weekend injured at least another 10 people and caused further damage, Taliban authorities said on Friday.
Portugal releases first details of 16 killed in funicular crash
Investigators probing the fatal derailment of one of Lisbon's famous funicular trains released early details Thursday, confirming that foreign visitors were among the 16 people killed.
US sues power company over deadly Los Angeles wildfire
The US government on Thursday filed multi-million dollar lawsuits against a major power company over wildfires in Southern California, including one of the huge blazes that tore through the Los Angeles area in January.
France detains seven over new cryptocurrency kidnapping
French authorities have detained seven people in an investigation into the kidnapping of a young Swiss citizen believed to be the latest abduction targeting the hugely lucrative cryptocurrency world, a source close to the case said on Thursday.
Bike-loving Dutch weigh ban on fat bikes from cycle lanes
The bicycle-loving Netherlands was on Thursday mulling tougher rules on fat bikes and e-scooters, after a surge in accidents that has alarmed lawmakers and officials in cities across the country.
Portugal mourns 16 killed in Lisbon funicular crash
Portugal held a day of national mourning on Thursday after one of Lisbon's famous funicular trains violently derailed and killed 16 people, including foreigners, and leaving five seriously injured.