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England captain Farrell to miss Six Nations to prioritise 'mental well-being'
England captain Owen Farrell will not be available for the 2024 Six Nations Championship after deciding to take a break from international rugby "to prioritise his and his family's mental well-being".
French court refuses extradition of Romanian royal descendant
The Paris appeals court on Wednesday rejected a bid by Romania for the extradition of a descendant of the country's last kings, which had described an influence-peddling conviction against him as "political" persecution.
'Let us live': Russian drag queens fear looming ban
In his small flat in Moscow, Igor was putting purple eyeliner and fake lashes on fellow drag queen Saffron, but their sessions trying out make-up tips could soon be illegal.
Journalist's personal battle as Burkina militants target women
Award-winning journalist Mariam Ouedraogo finds it impossible to forget the heartbreaking stories she has covered about sexual assault in Burkina Faso's jihadist war.
One confirmed killed as US Osprey crashes off Japan
A US Osprey military aircraft crashed on Wednesday off a Japanese island, killing one crew member and leaving five unaccounted for, the coastguard said, in the latest incident involving the tilt-rotor military aircraft.
Elephant at centre of animal rights campaign dies in Philippine zoo
An elderly elephant has died in a Philippine zoo, an official said Wednesday, after a failed global campaign to relocate her to an animal sanctuary.
After 17 days trapped in tunnel, India workers say hope kept them alive
After 17 days trapped inside a collapsed Himalayan road tunnel they were building, Indian workers described the horror of their ordeal, and the hopes and prayers that kept them strong.
Interpol fights crime and controversial image, 100 years on
As Interpol marks its centenary, it faces the tricky task of nabbing criminals while ensuring that its famous red notices are not abused to snare dissidents.
Top Panama court strikes down contested mining contract
Panama's Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a contract allowing a Canadian company to keep operating Central America's biggest copper mine was unconstitutional.
12 more Gaza hostages freed as mediators seek lasting truce
Twelve more hostages were freed Tuesday from Gaza captivity in exchange for Palestinian prisoners under an extended truce, as mediators worked for a lasting halt to the seven-week Israel-Hamas war.
Suffering from flu, Pope Francis cancels COP28 trip
Pope Francis cancelled his upcoming trip to Dubai for the COP28 climate talks Tuesday, on the advice of doctors concerned over his recent flu-like symptoms, the Vatican said.
France arrests guru, 40 others in raids on yoga sect
French authorities on Tuesday arrested 41 people in raids against a controversial yoga sect, including its leader, the guru Gregorian Bivolaru, a source close to the case told AFP.
Top Panama court says contested mining contract 'unconstitutional'
Panama's Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue operating Central America's biggest copper mine was "unconstitutional."
Russian court extends detention of US journalist Gershkovich
A Moscow court on Tuesday said it had extended until January the detention of US reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia earlier this year on spying charges.
Indian rescuers on verge of bringing 41 trapped in tunnel out
Indian rescuers were on the verge Tuesday of bringing out 41 men trapped in a collapsed road tunnel after laying the final section of pipe in the culmination of a marathon 17-day operation.
Hopes rise Indian rescuers will reach 41 trapped in tunnel 'soon'
Indian rescue teams digging by hand are on the verge of breaking through to reach 41 men trapped in a collapsed road tunnel, officials said Tuesday, raising hopes the end of the marathon 17-day operation is in sight.
Lost in the metro? Paris translation app aims to help visitors
The Paris metro has launched an instant translation app ahead of next year's Olympic Games to help hapless foreign visitors navigate the French capital's urban transport system.
Suspect charged over shooting of Palestinian students in US
An American man on Monday was charged with attempted murder in Vermont over the shooting of three men of Palestinian descent, in a crime authorities described as an act of hatred.
US man charged in 'hateful' shooting of Palestinian students in Vermont
An American man on Monday was charged with attempted murder in Vermont over the shooting of three men of Palestinian descent, in a crime authorities described as an act of hatred.
Prosecutors allege rapper Young Thug led gang as trial begins
Prosecutors in Atlanta said Monday that rapper Young Thug was the "proclaimed leader" of a gang that "moved like a pack" to commit crimes, as opening statements in a long-delayed racketeering trial got underway.
US attorney general warns of 'extremists' after Vermont shooting
US Attorney General Merrick Garland warned Monday of increasing threats from "domestic violent extremists" amid growing attacks against minority groups, as he vowed a full investigation into the shooting of three men of Palestinian descent.
Sweden PM condemns far-right call to tear down mosques
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson denounced the leader of the far-right party propping up his government Monday after he called for some mosques to be torn down.
Families of Malaysia Airlines plane crash victims call for new search
Relatives of dozens of Chinese passengers who died when a Malaysia Airlines plane disappeared almost 10 years ago called Monday for a new investigation, as a Beijing court began hearing their fresh appeal for compensation.
Pope's moral force aims to 'tip' UN climate talks
He has used science to underpin his moral missives on climate change. Now Pope Francis hopes his historic presence at UN talks will help tip the balance in critical negotiations.
One dead after ship sinks off Greek island
One member of the Comoros-flagged ship that sank in gale-force winds off the Greek Aegean island of Lesbos was found dead while one was rescued and 12 more were missing, the Greek coastguard said Sunday.
Former England manager 'El Tel' Venables dies
Terry Venables, who guided England to the Euro 96 semi-finals and Barcelona to the 1986 European Cup final, has died aged 80 his family said in a statement on Sunday.
Search underway for 13 missing after ship sinks off Greek island
A major rescue operation was under way on Sunday for 13 people missing after a Comoros-flagged cargo ship sank in gale-force winds off the Greek Aegean island of Lesbos.
Six remanded in custody over killing of French teenager
Six people have been remanded in custody over the killing of a French teenager whose death at a village dance party sparked political controversy in France, prosecutors said Sunday.
Brazilian who intervened in Dublin knife attack insists he's no hero
A Brazilian delivery driver branded a hero for helping subdue a knife-wielding assailant suspected of attacking children outside an Irish school told AFP Saturday that he acted "like every parent would".
Kenya's Ruto pledges action to tackle deadly flood emergency
Kenya is drawing up measures to tackle a flood disaster that has killed 70 people and driven tens of thousands from their homes, President William Ruto said on Saturday, describing it as an "emergency situation".
Ukraine says Kyiv hit by 'most massive' drone attack since war began
Ukraine said on Saturday it had downed 71 Russian attack drones overnight, in what Kyiv authorities said was the biggest attack on the capital since the start of the invasion.
Hamas to free new wave of hostages in Gaza truce
Hamas fighters are set to release a new wave of hostages Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, officials said, offering hope to anguished families after seven weeks of war that have killed thousands of people.