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Iran seizes oil tanker off Oman in dispute with US

Iran's navy seized a ship off Oman to retaliate for the "theft" of its oil from the same tanker last year by the United States, state media said Thursday.

Trump berates NY fraud trial judge at closing arguments

Donald Trump ignored warnings from the judge in his New York civil fraud trial Thursday and turned closing arguments into an election campaign attack, claiming that prosecutors are out to stop his political comeback.

Closing arguments in Trump's NY civil fraud trial

Donald Trump's lawyer delivered closing arguments Thursday in a New York civil fraud case that the ex-president called "political interference" after the judge barred him from using the trial finale as an election grandstand.

Buzz, bump, goal! Drone soccer aims high at CES

A loud whirring sound incites fear that a giant swarm of insects has overtaken Eureka Park, one of the venues for the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. But in fact, it's a group of "soccer drones" made in South Korea.

Israel faces Gaza 'genocide' charges at top UN court

South Africa on Thursday accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention, arguing that even the deadly October 7 Hamas attack could not justify such alleged actions, as it launched a landmark case at the top UN court.

Trump lawyers to give closing argument in New York fraud trial

Donald Trump's legal team will deliver closing arguments Thursday in a New York civil fraud case after the judge barred the former president from using the trial finale as an election campaign grandstand.

Mainlanders sneak a peek through China's window to Taiwan

An intercom blares out on the crowded cruise, sending Chinese tourists racing to the upper decks for a glimpse of what they've all come to see: democratic, self-ruled Taiwan.

S.Africa accuses Israel of breaching Genocide Convention

South Africa on Thursday accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention, saying that even the October 7 Hamas attack could not justify such alleged actions.

Latest graft scandal overshadows China's Asian Cup campaign

China launch their Asian Cup campaign on Saturday in the throes of a domestic anti-corruption drive that has triggered the downfall of numerous leading football figures including former coach Li Tie.

Ecuador 'in state of war' on third day of cartel terror campaign

With city streets largely deserted apart from a massive military deployment, Ecuador found itself in a "state of war" Wednesday as drug cartels waged a brutal campaign of kidnappings and attacks in response to a government crackdown.

Streets all but empty in Ecuador as gang attacks sow terror

Walking fast, with their eyes alert and voices low, a few Ecuadorans flitted about fearfully Wednesday on city streets all but deserted amid an escalating conflict between the armed forces and violent drug gangs.

Ecuador's Daniel Noboa: from banana empire heir to gangsters' worst nightmare?

At the age of 36, Ecuador's fresh-faced new President Daniel Noboa has been thrust into a full-scale confrontation with narco gangs terrorizing the South American nation in a bloody battle for supremacy.

Ecuador president says 'in state of war' against cartels

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa said Wednesday the country was in "a state of war" against drug cartels who have carried out a wave of kidnappings and deadly attacks in response to government crackdown.

Soldiers on the street as Ecuador declares war on drug cartels

Hundreds of soldiers patrolled near-deserted streets in Ecuador's capital Wednesday after the government and drug mafias declared war on each other, leaving residents gripped with fear.

Japan tech firm Fujitsu in firing line over UK Post Office scandal

A Japanese technology giant is in the crosshairs of British lawmakers for building the faulty accounting software that led to what has been called the country's biggest ever miscarriage of justice.

Ecuador's 'armed conflict' with drug gangs: What we know

Tanks and soldiers patrol the streets of Ecuador as narcos sow terror nationwide after declaring all-out war on a government trying to rein them in.

UK to exonerate and compensate wrongly convicted Post Office staff

The UK government announced Wednesday it will unilaterally quash the wrongful theft convictions of hundreds of self-employed Post Office branch managers targeted due to faulty software, and offer them immediate compensation.

'Cows are living animals too': vendors, customers oppose S. Korea dog meat ban

When Choi Tae-yeon opened her restaurant 20 years ago, dog meat was a good business in South Korea. Now, she says she might have to close up shop, with a new ban on the former delicacy.

Morocco elected as 2024 Human Rights Council president

Morocco's ambassador in Geneva was elected Wednesday to become the president of the United Nations Human Rights Council in 2024 in a rare secret ballot among member states.

'Anatomy of a Fall' actor Theis faces rape investigation

French investigators have opened a rape probe into actor and film director Samuel Theis, the star of the Golden Globe-winning film "Anatomy of a Fall".

Ecuador president orders gangs 'neutralized' after gunmen storm TV studio

Ecuador's president gave orders on Tuesday to "neutralize" criminal gangs after gunmen stormed and opened fire in a TV studio, as bandits threatened random executions on a second day of terror in the country.

At least 10 killed in Ecuador's 'internal armed conflict'

Ecuador's president gave orders Tuesday to "neutralize" criminal gangs after gunmen opened fire in a TV studio and bandits threatened random executions on a second day of terror in the violence-riddled country.

Japan tightens air traffic control protocols after crash

Japan has tightened its air traffic control protocols after a fiery collision at Tokyo's main airport in which five people died but hundreds escaped to safety, the government said Wednesday.

In state of 'internal armed conflict', Ecuador vows to 'neutralize' gangs

Ecuador's president gave orders Tuesday to "neutralize" criminal gangs after gunmen opened fire in a TV studio and bandits threatened random executions on a second day of terror in the violence-riddled country.

Ecuador declares 'internal armed conflict' after attack on live TV

Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa ordered military operations on Tuesday against the country's powerful criminal groups after hooded gunmen stormed a television studio and gangsters threatened to execute security forces and civilians.

Gunshots on live TV as Ecuador gangsters vow 'war'

Gunshots rang out Tuesday on live TV in violence-torn Ecuador as armed men burst into a studio shortly after gangsters vowed a "war" against the president's plans to reclaim control from "narcoterrorists."

Ecuador gangsters vow 'war' against president's state of emergency

Ecuador's new president grappled with a security nightmare Tuesday as gangsters kidnapped police and set off explosives in response to a state of emergency he declared to reclaim control from "narcoterrorists."

Fiji rugby international Ratuniyarawa jailed for three sexual assaults

Fiji rugby international Api Ratuniyarawa was jailed for nearly three years on Tuesday for sexually assaulting three teenagers in a bar days before he was due to play for the Barbarians in Cardiff last year.

US appeals court judges skeptical of Trump immunity claim

A panel of US appeals court judges appeared skeptical on Tuesday of Donald Trump's claim that as a former president he should be immune from prosecution on charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election.

LG and Samsung making TVs disappear - in a way

After years spent dominating living rooms, big flat-screen televisions could start getting out of the way of the decor.

Ecuador gangsters hold police hostage in crisis for new president

Ecuador's new president grappled Tuesday with a security nightmare as gangsters held four police officers hostage after he declared a state of emergency in response to a drug kingpin's escape from prison.

Trump in court for hearing on 'absolute immunity' claim

Donald Trump arrived in a Washington court Tuesday to argue that as a former US president he should be immune from prosecution on charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election.

Slain Ugandan athlete Kiplagat to be buried in Kenya Thursday

Slain Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat will be laid to rest in his ancestral home in Kenya on Thursday, his family said.

France policemen on trial over 2017 assault of black man

Three policemen went on trial in France on Tuesday over an assault that inflicted severe rectal injuries to a black man during a stop and search in 2017 in a case that provoked shock across the country.

Top Italian influencer suspected of fraud in cake deal

Italy's Instagram star Chiara Ferragni is being investigated for fraud over a charity cake deal in which she suggested erroneously that the proceeds would help children with bone cancer.

EU examines Microsoft investment in OpenAI

The European Union's competition regulator said Tuesday it was looking into Microsoft's investment into ChatGPT developer OpenAI to see if it merits further investigation under the bloc's merger rules.

United, Alaska Airlines report loose components on 737 MAX planes

United and Alaska Airlines both reported on Monday that loose hardware had been discovered on some of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes during preliminary inspections after a dramatic mid-flight incident last week.

Philippine Catholics swarm Christ icon in feverish parade

Hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful swarmed a historic statue of Jesus Christ as it was pulled through the streets of the Philippine capital on Tuesday, in one of the world's biggest displays of religious devotion.

Ecuador under state of emergency, curfew after narco boss escapes

Ecuador declared a state of emergency Monday after a dangerous narco boss escaped from maximum security detention and unrest broke out at several prisons in the violence-plagued country.

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