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COP host Azerbaijan jailed activists over 'critical opinions': rights body

UN climate conference host Azerbaijan has imprisoned activists and journalists merely due to their work and opposition to the authorities, the Council of Europe commissioner for human rights said in a letter published Monday.

Schools closed in Beirut after deadly Israeli strike

Schools in Beirut were closed on Monday after Israeli strikes on the Lebanese capital killed six people including Hezbollah's spokesman, the latest in a string of top militant targets slain in the war.

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First tourists evacuated from riot-scarred New Caledonia

A military transport aircraft evacuated trapped tourists from riot-hit New Caledonia Tuesday, the first rescue flight since looting, arson and deadly gunfire enveloped the French Pacific territory eight days ago.

Thailand celebrates return of looted statue from New York's Met

A 900-year-old statue that spent three decades at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York after being smuggled out of Thailand was welcomed back to the kingdom in an official repatriation ceremony in Bangkok on Tuesday.

Fear but no injuries after quake 'swarm' near Naples

Authorities evacuated 39 families near the Italian city of Naples and schools were closed on Tuesday after a wave of tremors of a strength not seen for decades sparked panic but no injuries.

First tourist rescue flight lands in riot-scarred New Caledonia

A military transport aircraft landed in riot-hit New Caledonia to evacuate trapped tourists Tuesday, the first rescue flight since looting, arson and deadly gunfire enveloped the French Pacific territory eight days ago.

Sick of tourists, Japan town to put up barrier blocking Mt Fuji

A Japanese town was set Tuesday to mount a large mesh barrier across the road from an Instagram-famous view of Mount Fuji in an attempt to deter badly behaved tourists.

Trump trial prosecution rests, closing arguments likely next week

After approximately five weeks, 19 witnesses, reams of documents and a dash of salacious testimony, the prosecution against Donald Trump rested its case Monday, handing over to the defense before closing arguments expected next week.

ICC prosecutor seeks Gaza 'war crimes' arrest warrant for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders on suspicion of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

'Incognito Market' founder arrested in New York

A 23-year-old man from Taiwan has been arrested on charges of selling tens of millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs online through a site on the dark web known as the "Incognito Market."

Changing climate influences London's Chelsea Flower Show

Early springs, droughts and floods are influencing this year's Chelsea Flower Show, which is keener than ever to reflect the changing climate and cut its own carbon footprint.

US Supreme Court rejects ex-Guantanamo detainee's appeal

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Canadian former Guantanamo detainee of his convictions for war crimes committed in Afghanistan.

Ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge being towed to port

The cargo ship that collided with a Baltimore bridge nearly two months ago, collapsing it and killing six highway workers, was refloated on Monday and was being towed back into port.

Trump trial resumes, closing arguments expected next week

Donald Trump's trial on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star began inching towards its final stages Monday, with closing arguments expected early next week.

Australia police arrest 554 in domestic violence crackdown

Police in Australia's most populous state announced Monday they had arrested and charged 554 domestic violence suspects in a four-day operation, as the country reckons with a series of high-profile attacks on women.

Iran media says President Raisi died in helicopter crash

Iranian state media said President Ebrahim Raisi died on Monday after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of the country.

Uncertain future for thousands after deadly Brazil floods

Rafael Adriano Peres could hardly move as he lay on a mattress in a refuge center in Porto Alegre, after being hit by a car when historic floods swept southern Brazil this month.

Intense search for Iran's President Raisi after helicopter 'accident'

Iran launched a large-scale search and rescue effort to scour a fog-shrouded mountain area after President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter went missing Sunday in what state media described as an "accident".

Sean 'Diddy' Combs apologizes after video shows him assaulting partner

Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs apologized on Sunday after surveillance video surfaced showing him physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura in 2016.

Ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge set to move Monday

A stranded cargo ship that has been blocking one of America's busiest ports will be removed Monday nearly two months after it struck and destroyed a bridge in Baltimore, authorities said over the weekend.

Slovak PM's life no longer in danger after shooting

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's life was no longer in danger following an assassination attempt, Deputy Prime Minister Robert Kalinak said on Sunday.

'Blood everywhere': Survivor recounts attack on tourists in Afghanistan

When she first heard the gunshots, French tourist Anne-France Brill thought for a split second there was a celebration in the Afghan market where she and her fellow travellers stopped to buy fruit.

The French 'Erin Brockovich' vs Goodyear

For a decade, French former childcare worker Sophie Rollet carried out her own, lonely investigation to make US auto equipment group Goodyear accountable for the death of her husband, Jean-Paul, in a collision linked to the company's tyres.

Body of second missing Mongolian climber found on Everest

Rescuers found the body of a second Mongolian climber who went missing on Mount Everest, expedition organisers said Sunday, confirming the second fatality on the world's highest peak this mountaineering season.

Iraq father begins legal action against BP over son's cancer death

Hussein Julood is taking legal action against British energy giant BP after he lost his son to leukaemia, which he alleges was caused by gas flaring at Iraq's largest oil field.

Tourists wounded in deadly Afghanistan shooting are stable: hospital

Tourists wounded in an attack in Afghanistan which left three Spaniards and three Afghans dead were in a stable condition, a hospital said Saturday, as a survivor described the horror of the shooting in an open market.

Three Spaniards, three Afghans killed in shooting in Afghanistan

The bodies of three Spanish tourists and three Afghans shot dead while visiting a market in Afghanistan were transported to the capital where multiple wounded were also treated, the Taliban government said Saturday.

Scheffler's attorney denies golfer assaulted police officer

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler was preparing to start among the leaders in Saturday's third round of the PGA Championship while his attorney was denying charges the golfer assaulted a police officer.

Slovak PM shooting: 'positive' health outlook, suspect in detention

Slovakia's health minister said Saturday the prognosis for Prime Minister Robert Fico was "positive" after an assassination attempt as a court put the suspected gunman in pre-trial detention.

Germany cleans up after massive floods

German emergency workers were Saturday starting a major clean-up after heavy rains triggered massive flooding in the southwest of the country, while parts of Belgium and the Netherlands were also hit.

Vietnam nominates public security minister to be new president

Vietnam's Communist Party has nominated public security minister To Lam to be the country's new president, state media said Saturday, after his predecessor resigned as part of a sweeping anti-graft purge.

Slovak PM shooting: doctors upbeat, suspect arrives in court

Slovakia's health minister said Saturday the prognosis for Prime Minister Robert Fico was "positive" after an assassination attempt, while the suspected gunman appeared in court for the first time.

Flash floods kill 50 in western Afghanistan

Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police said Saturday, with some reaching safety on higher ground mere minutes before the water hit.

Slovak PM shooting suspect arrives in court

The suspect charged with the attempted murder of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico arrived Saturday in a court that will decide on pre-trial detention, an AFP video journalist said.

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