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Spain royals visit flood epicentre after chaotic trip

Spain's royals made a highly anticipated return to the epicentre of catastrophic floods on Tuesday after a chaotic trip where survivors hurled mud and insults at them.

France's Gisele Pelicot says 'macho' society must change attitude on rape

Gisele Pelicot, the French woman drugged by her ex-husband so she could be raped and sexually abused by him and dozens of strangers, said on Tuesday that it was time for a "macho" society to change its attitude on rape.

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EU rules policing digital content kick in Saturday

Digital companies will have nowhere to hide after the EU's landmark content law enters into full force from Saturday, with the risk of heavy fines for any violations.

On edge: Cliff collapse leaves pricey California homes teetering

Multi-million-dollar homes crouched on a California clifftop got a little bit closer to the edge when a landslide brought tons of rock and soil crashing into the sea.

Venezuela suspends UN rights office, expels staff

Venezuela's foreign minister said Thursday he had decided to "suspend the activities" of the UN rights office in the country and ordered its staff to leave within 72 hours.

Trump judge sets March date for historic criminal trial

Donald Trump returned to court in Manhattan on Thursday where his attempts to dismiss charges of covering up hush money payments were rejected, setting the stage for the first criminal trial of a former US president to begin on March 25.

Assange 'will die' if UK appeal fails and sent to US: wife

The wife of Julian Assange said Thursday the WikiLeaks founder would die if extradited to the United States, ahead of his latest appeal against the UK ruling.

Greece set to legalise same-sex marriage, adoption

Greece's parliament was set to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption on Thursday, a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government over the opposition of the country's powerful Orthodox Church.

Japan's humble 'onigiri' rice balls get image upgrade

Wrapped in seaweed and stuffed with delicious fillings, "onigiri" rice balls are shaking off their reputation as a cheap and uninspiring snack in Japan -- and enticing hungry converts abroad.

India's Modi inaugurates major Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated a major Hindu temple and the first in Abu Dhabi while on a two-day visit to the Gulf emirate.

One dead, 10-15 injured in shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl parade

One person was killed and up to 15 people were injured in a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally on Wednesday, triggering panic among huge crowds of fans celebrating their team's success.

Rocio San Miguel: woman who defied Venezuela army and irked Maduro

Rocio San Miguel, the Venezuelan lawyer and human rights activist whose arrest has prompted an international outcry, is a woman renowned for standing up to the country's secretive and powerful military.

UN urges Colombia to elect new AG 'without interference'

The United Nations' rights office in Colombia urged the government Wednesday to guarantee the election of a new attorney general "without interference" after a bumpy process that has sparked political turmoil.

French court upholds Sarkozy conviction, softens sentence

A Paris appeals court on Wednesday confirmed a conviction against former president Nicolas Sarkozy for illegal campaign financing but lightened his one-year prison sentence.

French court confirms Sarkozy conviction, softens sentence

A Paris appeals court on Wednesday confirmed a conviction for former president Nicolas Sarkozy over illegal campaign financing but lightened his original one-year prison sentence.

French appeal court cuts Sarkozy illegal campaign funding sentence

A Paris court on Wednesday lightened a one-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy over illegal campaign financing, saying he needed to spend only half that time behind bars.

Sax appeal: Zimbabwe sweethearts send surprise serenades

Soaring romantic melodies reverberated among the homes and office blocks of Zimbabwe's capital Harare on Wednesday, as squads of saxophonists became surprise messengers of love.

Turkey under pressure to shut down gold mine after landslide

Calls grew in Turkey on Wednesday to shut down a controversial gold mine as hopes dimmed of rescuing nine workers trapped by a massive landslide that rolled over their open pit.

Vietnamese Valentine's: help me find a partner, Buddha

Young men and women flocked to an ancient pagoda in central Hanoi on Wednesday hoping a Valentine's Day offering would help them find a partner -- a major priority for many Vietnamese.

Turkey under pressure to shut down gold mine after landlside

Calls grew in Turkey on Wednesday to shut down a controversial gold mine as hopes dimmed of rescuing nine workers trapped by a massive landslide that rolled over their open pit.

Romanian classrooms face hidden Holocaust history

Debating eagerly in their classroom, Romanian teacher Gabriela Obodariu's pupils faced up to a hard question: if horrors like the Holocaust were to happen in their time, what part would they play?

French court to announce verdict on Sarkozy appeal

A Paris court will on Wednesday issue its verdict in a case involving former French president Nicolas Sarkozy who is appealing a one-year jail sentence for illegal campaign financing.

Bitter year for Heineken as inflation hits profits, beer sales

Dutch brewer Heineken on Wednesday reported a drop in annual profits as beer volumes declined in "challenging market conditions" including high inflation.

One dead, 53 hurt as Philippine church balcony collapses during mass

A Catholic church balcony collapsed, killing an elderly woman and injuring 53 during a packed mass in the Philippines on Ash Wednesday, when millions of Filipinos flock to services, local disaster officials said.

Bali $10 tourist e-tax comes into force

The Indonesian resort haven of Bali began imposing a 150,000 rupiah ($10) tax on arriving tourists Wednesday to preserve the culture of the "Island of Gods", officials said.

Colombia rebels move back toward ceasefire with government

Colombia's ELN rebel group announced on Tuesday it would lift restrictions it imposed on the movement of civilians, after being accused by the government that those actions were violating an ongoing ceasefire in place during peace talks.

Second critically endangered gorilla born at London Zoo in a month

A critically endangered western lowland gorilla has been born at London Zoo, the second of the apes to be born at the facility in a month, the zoo said on Tuesday.

Voting to replace 'crook' NY congressman in test for Biden

Voters in suburban New York were choosing a congressman to replace scandal-plagued George Santos on Tuesday, with Democrats pouring cash into TV ads to try to take his seat from the Republicans in an election year.

Paris Olympics: Macron rules booksellers should stay

French President Emmanuel Macron has intervened in a row over the removal of booksellers from the banks of the river Seine for the Paris Olympics, ruling that they should stay at their historic locations, his office said on Tuesday.

Kenyan MPs honour Kiptum amid calls to better protect athletes

Kenyan lawmakers held a minute of silence on Tuesday in honour of running star Kelvin Kiptum after his death in a late-night car crash, and appealed for better support and protection for the country's sporting talent.

Russia declares Estonian PM 'wanted' in war memorials spat

Russia declared Estonian leader Kaja Kallas and several other European officials as "wanted" on Tuesday over their alleged involvement in the destruction of Soviet-era war memorials.

Apple's iMessage, Microsoft's Bing escape EU rules

Apple's iMessage and Microsoft's Bing search engine got a reprieve from tougher EU rules curbing how tech titans do business, the European Commission said on Tuesday.

France begins to dismantle Notre-Dame scaffolding

The scaffolding around the spire of Paris's Notre-Dame cathedral has begun to come down, the authority charged with restoring the monument after a devastating 2019 fire said on Tuesday.

One missing in fire at Sweden's biggest amusement park

One person was reported missing after a fire broke out on Monday at Sweden's largest amusement park, engulfing a newly built water park in flames, authorities said.

Major fire at Sweden's biggest amusement park

Fire broke out Monday at Sweden's largest amusement park, engulfing a newly built water park in flames with a dozen people sustaining minor injuries, authorities said.

Large fire breaks out at Sweden's biggest amusement park

A large fire broke out Monday at Sweden's largest amusement park in Gothenburg, engulfing the newly built water park -- which had not yet opened -- in flames, authorities said.

Kelvin Kiptum: Eternal marathon star

Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum, who died aged 24 in a car crash on Sunday, blazed to athletics stardom when he seized the marathon world record in Chicago last October.

Biscuits and hugs: Argentina's Milei mends fences with Pope

Pope Francis and Argentina's President Javier Milei held their first official talks on Monday, meeting at the Vatican as they seek to mend fences amid the explosive economic situation in their native country.

Pope to hold first official talks with Argentina's Milei

Pope Francis and Argentina's President Javier Milei are due to hold their first official talks on Monday, as the two leaders seek to mend fences amid the explosive economic situation in their native country.

Vote-buying shadows Indonesian election

When Indonesian housewife Suharti was returning home from a shopping trip, a gathering of political party workers handed her 100,000 rupiah ($6.3) and a T-shirt -- and asked her to vote for their candidate next week.

Trinidad oil spill 'not under control,' PM says

A massive oil spill from an overturned vessel off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago is "not under control," Prime Minister Keith Rowley said Sunday.

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