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Russian extradited to US from SKorea to face ransomware charges

A Russian national has been extradited to the United States from South Korea to face charges he distributed ransomware that targeted schools, hospitals and other institutions, the Justice Department said Monday.

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.

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Legal net tightens on Greek MEP graft suspect

The legal challenges facing Eva Kaili sharpened Thursday as the Greek MEP, already accused of taking bribes from Qatar, faced a second investigation and a demand she lose her parliamentary immunity.

UN rights chiefs denounces crackdown in Nicaragua

Nicaragua is systematically working to stifle dissent, the UN's rights chief warned Thursday, pointing to swelling numbers of arbitrary detentions, thousands of NGOs shut down and "muzzling of the media".

Huge crowds rally to support Istanbul's banned mayor

Tens of thousands of Turks swarmed a central Istanbul square on Thursday in solidarity with the city's opposition mayor after he was banned from politics ahead of next year's presidential election.

ICC upholds conviction of Ugandan former child soldier

The International Criminal Court on Thursday threw out an appeal by Dominic Ongwen, a Ugandan child soldier-turned-commander in the Lord's Resistance Army, against his conviction for war crimes.

EU legal advisor backs UEFA in battle with Super League

The European Court of Justice's top legal advisor said Thursday that football governing bodies UEFA and FIFA had acted within the law when they threatened to expel clubs or players who joined a proposed Super League.

Family of dead activist to take Palestinian Authority to ICC

The family of Palestinian activist Nizar Banat will submit a case Thursday to the International Criminal Court accusing top Palestinian officials over his death in custody, relatives told AFP.

ICC to rule on appeal by Ugandan former child soldier

The International Criminal Court will decide Thursday on an appeal by a Ugandan child soldier-turned-commander in the Lord's Resistance Army against his conviction and 25-year sentence for war crimes.

Several hundred tourists stranded at Machu Picchu amid protests

Hundreds of foreign tourists were stranded Wednesday in Peru's renowned Machu Picchu region after train service was suspended due to violent protests following the ouster and arrest of ex-president Pedro Castillo.

Brazil sees area burned by fire nearly double in November

Fires scorched almost two million acres of territory in Brazil in November, according to data released by an NGO group Wednesday, nearly 90 percent more than in the same month last year.

Greek MEP in Qatar scandal protests innocence but stays in jail

The Greek MEP who has become the face of the European Parliament's widening graft scandal will spend at least another week in custody before attending a postponed pre-trial hearing, her lawyer said Wednesday.

Georgia's jailed ex-leader Saakashvili declares, then calls off hunger strike

Georgia's jailed ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili called off a hunger strike he had announced a few hours earlier Wednesday over the authorities' failure to ensure a video link between the hospital where he is being held and his court hearing.

Dirty Durban ocean waters vex South Africa tourist trade

Untreated sewage flowing into the Indian Ocean has hoteliers in tourist hotspot Durban up in arms as South Africa gears up for the holiday season.

Greek MEP in Qatar scandal protests innocence but remains in jail

The Greek MEP who has become the face of the European Parliament's widening graft scandal will spend at least another week in jail before attending a postponed pre-trial hearing, her lawyer said Wednesday.

The ambitious, troubled Istanbul mayor taking on Erdogan

Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu vowed to fight for a democratic revolution after initially being stripped of his victory over Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ally in a 2019 election that again threatens to prematurely end his political career.

Four dead, dozens rescued from capsized migrant boat in Channel

Four people died when a small boat packed with migrants capsized in freezing temperatures in the Channel overnight, Britain said on Wednesday.

Georgia's jailed ex-leader Saakashvili in new hunger strike

Georgia's jailed ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili announced a new hunger strike Wednesday after authorities didn't ensure a video link between the hospital where he is being held and his court hearing.

Four dead, dozens rescued from capsized boat in Channel

At least four people died when a small boat apparently packed with migrants capsized in freezing temperatures in the Channel overnight, the UK government said on Wednesday.

Istanbul's opposition mayor barred from politics over 'insult'

A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced Istanbul's popular opposition mayor to nearly three years jail in a politically charged trial that effectively bars him from standing in next year's presidential election.

Activists file case against Meta over Tigray hate posts

An Ethiopian man whose father was murdered during the country's war has joined a lawsuit against Meta that is seeking $1.6 billion from Facebook's parent company for allegedly fanning hate speech in Africa.

At least four dead, dozens rescued in Channel small boat incident

At least four people died when a small boat apparently packed with migrants capsized in freezing temperatures in the Channel overnight, the UK government said on Wednesday.

Far-right writer in Swiss court claims facing LGBTQ 'harassment'

Far-right essayist Alain Soral, who appeared in court in Switzerland on Wednesday over homophobic remarks, told the hearing that he was himself the victim of "harassment" by the LGBTQ community.

Greek MEP in EU parliament graft scandal awaits key ruling

The Greek MEP central to an EU parliament graft scandal awaited a key ruling Wednesday that may keep her behind bars, as she argued innocence in a case allegedly tied to World Cup host Qatar.

French fest drops cartoonist amid threats after incest row

France's top comics festival said Wednesday it is cancelling an appearance by an author criticised for depicting incest and sexualising children after threats of violence against him.

The young Iranians facing death penalty over protests

A doctor, rap artists and a footballer are among around two dozen Iranians who risk being hanged as Tehran uses capital punishment as an intimidation tactic to quell protests, rights groups say.

Iran pushes global list of imprisoned journalists to record high

Iran's protest crackdown has helped push the number of journalists imprisoned worldwide to a record high of 533 in 2022, according to a report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published Wednesday.

Inside a Lego factory, where Christmas wishes come true

As a boy, Samuel Tacchi was crazy about Lego cranes. Now he designs them, under cloak-and-dagger secrecy, at the Danish group's headquarters where Santa has filled his sacks for decades.

Ten years after Sandy Hook, a mother's grief and healing

Jenny Hubbard struggles to believe that 10 years have passed since her six-year-old daughter's murder at Sandy Hook Elementary during the deadliest school shooting in US history.

Flooding kills more than 120 in DR Congo capital

More than 120 people were killed Tuesday as the worst floods in years battered DR Congo's capital Kinshasa following an all-night downpour, authorities said in a provisional assessment.

Around 100 dead as floods strike DR Congo capital

Around a hundred people died on Tuesday as the worst floods in years battered DR Congo's capital Kinshasa following an all-night downpour, according to state television.

As Peru protests continue, court rejects ex-president's appeal against detention

A court in Peru on Tuesday rejected an appeal by former president Pedro Castillo to be released following his detention on charges of rebellion and conspiracy.

Hawaii volcano goes quiet after spectacular display

The world's largest volcano, which has offered a spectacular weeks-long show in its first eruption for almost four decades, has gone quiet, scientists in Hawaii said Tuesday.

French court convicts suspects in 2016 Nice terror attack

A French court on Tuesday ordered prison terms for eight suspects charged in the harrowing 2016 terror attack in Nice, where a suspected Islamist attacker ploughed his truck into a crowd celebrating the July 14 national holiday.

Detained Peruvian ex-president says he will 'never give up'

Former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo, who was removed from office and arrested last week on charges of rebellion and conspiracy, insisted Tuesday he would "never give up" his cause.

Fifty-five dead as floods strike DR Congo capital

At least 55 people died on Tuesday as the worst floods in years battered DR Congo's capital Kinshasa following an all-night downpour, according to an official toll.

Laporte: tarnished French rugby supremo who relishes challenges

Bernard Laporte, the president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), has been a player, coach and even a minister, overcoming controversy and setbacks to become one of the most powerful figures in the sport.

US files criminal charges against crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried

US prosecutors slapped disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried with multiple criminal charges on Tuesday for massive fraud as he built his FTX crypto empire.

French rugby chief hit with corruption ruling ahead of World Cup

A French court on Tuesday sentenced French Rugby Federation (FFR) president Bernard Laporte to a two-year suspended term on corruption charges, less than a year before France hosts the sport's World Cup.

Aid staves off Somalia famine, for now: UN

Humanitarian aid and support from local communities have helped avert a dreaded famine declaration in Somalia this year, but the situation remains "catastrophic," the UN said on Tuesday.

SEC charges disgraced crypto tycoon Bankman-Fried with defrauding investors

The US Securities and Exchange Commission charged disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried on Tuesday with defrauding customers of billions of dollars, a day after he was arrested in the Bahamas at the request of the United States.

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