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Phone documentary details struggles of Afghan women under Taliban

A rare inside account of the tyranny of the Taliban and their impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with the smartphone-filmed documentary "Bread & Roses."

Leader of Spain flood region admits 'mistakes'

The head of the Spanish region devastated by the country's deadliest floods in decades admitted to "mistakes" and apologised on Friday but rebuffed calls for his resignation.

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Maduro heads to Supreme Court hoping to cement disputed vote win

President Nicolas Maduro is set to appear before Venezuela's Supreme Court on Friday, as he asks the top judicial body to affirm his disputed reelection.

Thai opposition party relaunches under new name, leader

Thailand's main opposition party relaunched on Friday with a new name and leader, after its old version won the popular vote in last year’s elections but was forced by a court to disband this week.

Court allows Philippine news site Rappler to continue operating

A Philippine news site co-founded by Nobel laureate Maria Ressa can continue operating after a court overturned a shutdown order, according to the ruling released Friday, the latest legal victory for the media outfit.

Stressed China youth fuel wellness boom with traditional twist

Popping supplements, drinking herbal teas and signing up for lifestyle classes, China's youth are turning to the wellness industry as work stress and pandemic memories spur a growing interest in health.

Japan PM scraps overseas trip after 'megaquake' advisory

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday cancelled a trip to Central Asia after earthquake scientists warned the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake".

Maduro blocks X in Venezuela as election dispute pressure mounts

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro suspended access to the social media site X on Thursday, as he faced renewed pressure from a trio of friendly Latin American nations to release data proving his claimed reelection was valid.

Japan's 'megaquake' warning explained

Japan's earthquake scientists say the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake" one day that could kill hundreds of thousands of people -- although they stress the warning does not mean a colossal tremor is imminent.

Japan 'megaquake' advisory after tremor injures eight

Japan's earthquake scientists have warned of the possibility of a coming "megaquake" after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south.

Venezuela opposition, US, allies heap pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's opposition on Thursday warned of a potential mass exodus of migrants if President Nicolas Maduro remains in power following his contested reelection, with the US calling on the strongman not to arrest protest leaders.

IS suspect planned suicide attack at Taylor Swift Vienna concert

A 19-year-old Islamic State sympathiser planned a deadly suicide attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, the country's intelligence agency said on Thursday.

Apple makes changes to App Store after EU warning

Apple on Thursday announced changes to its App Store after the European Union accused the iPhone maker of breaking the bloc's landmark new digital rules.

Taylor Swift fans try to lift their spirits in Vienna

A small street in Vienna became a place of "healing" for hundreds of fans of US mega-star Taylor Swift on Thursday, after organisers cancelled her shows because the authorities had uncovered an Islamist attack plot.

Tom Cruise at Olympics would be 'disgrace', say French anti-cult groups

Anti-cult activists have condemned the likely appearance of Hollywood actor and well-known Scientologist Tom Cruise at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday.

Eyeing a turnaround, Kelly Ortberg takes helm as Boeing CEO

Boeing's new CEO Kelly Ortberg began work Thursday at the embattled aviation giant, vowing closer attention to operations as the company seeks to rebound from stumbles and restore its financial health.

New Banksy artwork 'stolen' from above London shop

A new Banksy artwork depicting a wolf on a satellite dish in London was removed, possibly stolen, less than an hour after it was unveiled by the elusive street artist on Thursday.

Search called off for missing Germans in French Alps

Rescue services said Thursday they had stopped looking for two German mountaineers who went missing when a giant bloc of ice broke off a Mont Blanc glacier in the French Alps.

UK's Starmer vows no let up in stopping further far-right riots

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Thursday not to ease up efforts to stop further far-right riots in English towns and cities, after more anticipated street violence failed to materialise overnight.

Nobel winner Yunus returns to Bangladesh, hails 'second independence'

Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus hailed Bangladesh's "second independence" as he returned Thursday to lead his country back to democracy after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

UK anti-racism protesters take to streets after days of far-right unrest

Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in several English cities on Wednesday to oppose days of far-right violence that have had UK police on high alert.

Bulgaria parliament bans LGBTQ 'promotion' in schools

Bulgaria's parliament passed changes to its education law Wednesday, widening its scope to ban LGBTQ "propaganda" in schools in what rights groups slammed as discriminatory.

Panama dismantles 'VIP' Chinese migrant route in Darien jungle

Panamanian border police arrested 15 people Wednesday connected to a criminal organization that helped smuggle Chinese migrants across the Darien jungle via a "VIP route" with fewer challenges to traverse.

Family of France's 'Mr Titanic' sues OceanGate submersible operator

The family of French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the operator of the submersible that imploded during a dive to the Titanic last year, killing him and four other people.

Australian hockey Olympian arrested over suspected cocaine purchase

French police arrested Australian Olympic field hockey player Tom Craig on suspicion of buying cocaine from a drug dealer in central Paris, police and prosecutors said Wednesday.

Danish PM's attacker gets jail term, to be deported

A Danish court on Wednesday handed a Polish man a four-month prison sentence and ordered him deported for punching the country's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in June.

Honduras gang violence forces thousands from their homes

After criminals recently forced a family to leave their home in the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, the owner again tried to rent it out, this time, to a young couple.

Thousands of riot police on standby as UK braces for more riots

Thousands of UK riot police on Wednesday stood ready to deal with more potential outbreaks of violence, which erupted more than a week ago after three children were murdered.

Australia's equality fighters savouring rise of women's water polo

Australia's Bronte Halligan walked out of the pool after her team's 9-6 victory over Greece in the women's water polo quarter-final on Tuesday and took a moment to reflect on the scene.

Venezuela army vows 'absolute loyalty' to Maduro after opposition appeal

Venezuela's military on Tuesday criticized an appeal by the opposition for the support of the armed forces amid the disputed reelection of President Nicolas Maduro, saying it was "desperate and seditious."

US officials press for answers on Boeing emergency on Alaska Airlines

US transportation officials on Tuesday began a two-day hearing into a near-catastrophic January incident on a Boeing 737 MAX operated by Alaska Airlines that required an emergency landing.

Danish PM attack suspect says doesn't recall hitting her

A Polish man accused of punching Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told a Copenhagen court on Tuesday he doesn't recall hitting her because he was under the influence of alcohol.

Chill-seeking: Japan's haunted house summer tradition

Halloween may not be for months, but it's already peak haunted house season in Japan, where seeking a bone-chilling fright is a long established summer tradition.

Danish PM attack suspect goes on trial

A Polish man accused of drunkenly punching Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen goes on trial in Copenhagen on Tuesday, risking prison time and deportation if convicted.

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