Authorities are investigating the shocking death of a three-year-old girl who was found in the washing machine of her family’s Paris apartment last week.
China reports nearly 60,000 Covid-related deaths in a month
China’s health authorities on Saturday reported almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths in just over a month, the first major death toll released by the government since the loosening of its virus restrictions in early December.
China: 60,000 COVID-19 deaths in one month according to health authorities
COVID-19 infections have been overwhelming China this winter – and concerns are growing for the undervaccinated elderly population.
UK condemns Iran’s execution of dual British-Iranian citizen Alireza Akbari
A dual British-Iranian citizen was hanged by Iran on charges of espionage and corruption, a state-affiliated media outlet reported Saturday, the latest in a string of executions carried out by a regime grappling with unprecedented protests across the c…
Kenya suspends 16 footballers, coaches over fixing allegations
Football Kenya Federation says one player from reigning Kenyan premiership side Tusker was among those suspended.
Lithuanian gas explosion blamed on technical malfunction
The blast near the village of Valakeliai sent flames 150ft into the sky.
Does this video really show children on the front lines of the war in Ukraine?
Is Ukraine sending children to fight on the front lines of the war? That’s what some people on social media are claiming. As proof, they cite a video showing three very young-looking soldiers, which has been circulating online since November 8. It tur…
Belarusian troops warned ‘invade and you die’ as Ukraine buffers its border defences
Ukraine’s armed forces have been preparing a defensive line to protect against a Russian attack on the northern front from Belarus.
Peru protests: President Boluarte ‘will not resign’ despite weeks of violence
Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill.