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Haiti gang violence: 209 killed in 10 days

More than 200 people have been killed in gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, in the space of 10 days, United Nations figures reveal. Almost...

Isle of Man added to Russia’s list of ‘unfriendly countries’ following sanctions

The Isle of Man has been added to Russia’s list of unfriendly countries and territories due to its sanctions against the country. A statement from the Russian...

Man executed after setting ex-wife alight

A Chinese man has been executed for murdering his ex-wife by setting her alight while she was live streaming. The woman, known as Lamu, was...

‘My son never felt safe and then he was shot dead’

On average nearly one person an hour is shot dead in South Africa, experts say. And the lived experience for some on the ground bears...

Russia to pull out of International Space Station

Russia says it will withdraw from the International Space Station (ISS) after 2024 and build its own station instead. The new head of Russia's space...

Video shows miraculous moment man catches toddler falling from 6th floor of building

A man in Zhejiang province, China, has gone viral after he was seen on video catching a toddler who fell out of a sixth-floor...

Russia waging gas war with supply cuts – Zelensky

Ukraine has accused Moscow of waging a "gas war" against Europe and cutting supplies to inflict "terror" on people. Russian energy firm Gazprom announced it...

Six-year-old girl, parents shot dead while camping

A six-year-old girl and her parents have been shot dead while camping in the US state of Iowa, police have said. The bodies of...

Myanmar: Military executes four democracy activists including ex-MP

Four democracy activists have been executed by Myanmar's military in what is believed to be the first use of capital punishment in decades. The four...

Russia charges Ukraine army members with war crimes

Moscow has charged 92 members of the Ukrainian armed forces with crimes against humanity, the head of Russia's investigative committee has said. Alexander Bastrykin told...

Russia denies causing global food crisis

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, on a diplomatic offensive in Egypt, has dismissed claims that Moscow caused the global food crisis. In a speech to...

My expiration date is near; I’m dying soon – Mike Tyson sadly reveals

Boxing legend Mike Tyson believes his death is coming 'really soon' and has revealed his money struggles with his wife - despite being a multi-millionaire. Speaking on...

WHO declares highest alert over monkeypox

The monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The classification is the highest alert that the WHO...

‘We’re freezing our 17-month-old daughter’s ovaries so she can be a mum one day’

A girl battling a brain tumour is to have an ovary frozen at the age of just 17 months – in the hope she can become...

Russia and Ukraine strike landmark deal

Russia and Ukraine have signed a landmark agreement while war rages on. The warring nations have agreed to reopen Ukrainian Black Sea ports for grain exports, raising hopes...

Capitol riot: Trump ignored plea to condemn attack

Ex-US President Donald Trump watched last year's Capitol riot on TV at the White House, ignoring his children and aides who "begged him" to...

Man leaves wife for giving birth to 5th pair of twins

A Ugandan man allegedly packed his bags and left his growing family after his wife recently gave birth to their fifth pair of twins. While...

Man killed as sink hole opens under swimming pool

Two people have appeared in court after a man was sucked to his death when a sink hole opened under a swimming pool he...

Woman shot dead by ex-husband after opening up about her divorce on TikTok

A Chicago woman who talked openly on TikTok about her divorce was fatally shot on Monday in her apartment by her ex-husband, who then turned the gun on...

Russia looting steel bound for Europe and UK

Russia is looting $600m (£500m) worth of steel from plants and ports in Ukraine, according to the boss of Ukraine's largest steel firm Metinvest. The...

Monkeys kidnap 4-month-old baby

A four-month-old baby has died after being kidnapped by a gang of monkeys and thrown from a three-story roof. The horrifying incident took place in the rural...

Ukraine and Russia to sign grain deal

Turkey says a deal has been reached with Russia to allow Ukraine to resume exports of grain through the Black Sea. It is to be...

Facebook slammed for ‘gagging’ Kenya whistleblower

Dozens of rights groups and campaigners have signed a letter calling on Facebook to “drop all attempts to silence whistleblower Daniel Motaung”. They accuse the...

Man leaves wife after she gave birth to 5th pair of twins

A Ugandan man allegedly packed his bags and left his growing family after his wife recently gave birth to their fifth pair of twins. While...

Politician hospitalised for drinking polluted water to prove to residents that it’s clean

Indian Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Delhi on Wednesday morning after complaining of abdominal pain. Mann complained about pain in his stomach,...

Sri Lanka crisis: Forces raid anti-government camp

Security forces in Sri Lanka raided the main anti-government protest camp in the capital early on Friday, arresting protesters and dismantling tents. Hundreds of troops...

Woman dies after being set on fire

A woman, who was doused with alcohol and set alight in a park in central Mexico, has died of her injuries. Luz Raquel Padilla, 35,...

Pensioner who cut wife’s throat avoids jail as judge says ‘you acted out of love’

A pensioner who cut his wife's throat in a failed suicide pact has avoided jail for manslaughter after a judge said he "acted out...

US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms", the White House has said. The 79-year-old, who is fully...

Woman who didn’t know she was pregnant gives birth in toilet

A 22-year-old woman had no idea she was pregnant until she went to the toilet, thinking she had a stomach ache, and saw a...

Russian pipeline resumes pumping gas to Europe

Russia has restarted gas supplies to Europe through its biggest pipeline, Nord Stream 1, following a 10-day maintenance break. There had been fears Moscow may...

Uganda rejects compulsory adult vaccines

A proposed new law to make vaccines compulsory for all adults in the event of a mass disease outbreak has been rejected by Uganda's...

Teens turning to TikTok and Instagram for news, Ofcom says

More teenagers are turning away from traditional media outlets and getting their news from social media, new research from Ofcom has shown. The number of...

Italy PM resigns after weeks of turmoil

A year-and-a-half after he was appointed as Italy's unelected head of a unity government, Mario Draghi has resigned as prime minister. He told President Sergio...

EU to prepare for Russian gas shut down

The European Commission has urged countries across the bloc to cut their gas use by 15% from August to March amid fears Russia could...

Russia to extend war beyond east Ukraine

Russia's military focus in Ukraine is no longer "only" the east of the country, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said. In an interview with Russian...

Chilling moment alleged killer drags wheelie bin with woman’s body inside

A killer lorry driver was caught on CCTV dragging a wheelie bin containing the body of a woman who he battered to death. Neculai Paizan, 64, is...

Dad-of-four dies in horror paragliding incident while holidaying in France

Tributes have been paid to a former football manager who died in a horror paragliding accident. Martin Dyer, a nightclub doorman, was killed while on holiday in France...

Sri Lanka: New president elected amid protest

Sri Lankan MPs have elected prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the country's new president, despite his unpopularity with the public. Mr Wickremesinghe faces the task...

Elon Musk to countersue Twitter to blow up $44bn deal

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is planning to file a counter-lawsuit against Twitter soon to ditch the $44 billion agreement to buy the social media giant,...