Hamas rocket fire a war crime, Human Rights Watch says
The firing of rockets at Israel by Palestinians in Gaza during the conflict in May amounted to war crimes, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said. The attacks “flagrantly violated” the…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro defeated over printed ballot proposal
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has suffered a defeat in Congress, after his plan to change the current electronic voting system in elections to one with a paper trail failed. The…
Algeria forest fires: At least 65 people killed as fires spread
Wildfires tearing through northern Algeria have now killed at least 65 people, including 28 soldiers deployed to help the firefighters. The blazes in the mountainous Kabylie region are some of…
Afghanistan war: Taliban back brutal rule as they strike for power
The Taliban fighters we meet are stationed just 30 minutes from one of Afghanistan’s largest cities, Mazar-i-Sharif. The “ghanimat” or spoils of war they’re showing off include a Humvee, two…
Greece fires: Foreign teams join battle on Evia island
Firefighters from several European countries are helping Greek teams on the island of Evia to contain wildfires raging near a major town. Water-bombing helicopters are dousing the flames near Istiaia,…
Lionel Messi agrees Paris St-Germain deal after Barcelona exit – Guillem Balague
Lionel Messi has agreed a two-year deal to join Paris St-Germain following his shock exit from Barcelona, says BBC Sport columnist Guillem Balague. The deal, which has the option of…
Mexican drug cartel threatens to kill TV reporter
Men claiming to speak for Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel have released a video threatening to murder a prominent female news anchor over what they deem to be unfair coverage.…
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns in wake of harassment report
NEW YORK Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned after an inquiry found that he sexually harassed multiple women, prompting efforts to remove him. “The best way I can help now is…
Princess Latifa: Campaign to free Dubai ruler’s daughter disbanded
THE campaign to free Princess Latifa, the daughter of the ruler of Dubai, has been disbanded after she was pictured in Iceland. The image was posted on Instagram on Monday…
Cuba allows small and medium-sized private businesses
Cuba’s communist government has legalized small and medium-sized private businesses in the wake of mass anti-government protests last month. Under the new rules, enterprises with up to 100 employees will…