A court in Germany has rejected a last-ditch attempt by climate activists to stay in an abandoned village which is due to be cleared for the expansion of a coal mine that’s become a battleground between the government and environmentalists.
Former Rangers pitcher Arihara signs with Softbank Hawks
The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks of Japanese baseball say they have signed pitcher Kohei Arihara.
Cop caught having sex with 6 officers
A small US police station has been rocked by allegations of wild sexual misconduct after a married female officer allegedly had steamy romps with six male officers, including illicit on-duty liaisons, according to reports.
California city orders evacuation as US faces continued storms
The order, issued for the affluent coastal enclave of Montecito, comes five years after mudslides killed 23 residents.
Joe Biden visits Mexico ahead of ‘Three Amigos’ summit
Migration, drug trafficking, manufacturing and trade are set to top the agenda of US-Canada-Mexico meetings.
Brazil riot: Thousands rally in defence of democracy
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed key government buildings.
UK industrial action: What strikes are coming up?
The UK has been hit by a barrage of industrial action as nurses, ambulance workers and primary school teachers strike over pay and conditions.
Spare: What do Londoners think of Prince Harry and the Royal Family now?
Londoners and tourists give their verdict on Prince Harry’s memoir, ‘Spare’.
Politics daily briefing: January 10
All the latest political developments in the UK, as reports suggest Health Secretary Steve Barclay is considering backdating next year’s NHS staff pay increase as part of efforts to prevent further strikes.
Sri Lanka economy: President warns of tough austerity measures
Sri Lankans have been struggling with daily power cuts and shortages of fuel, food and medicine for months.