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US announces 10-nation coalition to combat Huthi attacks in Red Sea

The United States on Monday announced a 10-nation coalition to quell Huthi missile and drone attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea, with Britain, France, Bahrain and Italy among countries joining the "multinational security initiative."

Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 14, injures 190

Fourteen people were killed and 178 others injured after a powerful explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday, causing substantial damage and bringing the city to a standstill.

Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 13, injures 178

Thirteen people have been killed and 178 others injured after a powerful explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday, bringing it to a standstill and causing substantial damage.

Vatican authorises blessings for same-sex couples, with caveats

The Vatican on Monday approved blessings for same-sex couples, a hugely contested issue in the Catholic Church, as long as they are not in contexts related to civil unions or weddings.

Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 11, injures 88

Eleven people have been killed and 88 others seriously injured after a powerful explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday, bringing it to a standstill.

Man charged with drunk driving after crash close to Biden

A 46-year-old man is facing drunk driving charges after his car crashed into a US Secret Service vehicle attached to President Joe Biden's motorcade, police said Monday.

EU launches 'illegal content' probe into Elon Musk's X

The EU announced "formal infringement proceedings" against Elon Musk's X platform on Monday, under a law cracking down on illegal online content, after identifying disinformation related to Hamas's October 7 attack in Israel.

Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot leave eight dead

Eight people have been killed after a powerful explosion at the main fuel depot in Guinea followed by a fire that rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday.

Vietnam property developer faces trial over $12.5 bn bond fraud

The chairwoman of major property developer Van Thinh Phat will go on trial in Vietnam, accused with accomplices of embezzling $12.5 billion from a bank "for personal purposes", the official government website said.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's trial starts as US, UK urge his release

Pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai went on trial in Hong Kong Monday on national security charges that could see him jailed for life, with the United States and Britain demanding his release.

Hundreds evacuated as flood disaster unfolds in northeastern Australia

Stranded residents sheltered on a hospital roof as flash floods swamped northeastern Australia on Monday, with raging waters severing roads and flushing crocodiles into towns.

Supporters of Hong Kong pro-democracy 'hero' Jimmy Lai wait in cold for trial

Donning hats, scarves and masks to shield their faces from the winter cold, a small group of supporters of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai waited overnight outside a Hong Kong court for the start of his long-awaited national security trial on Monday.

US, Britain call for release of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai as trial starts

The US and British governments called for the release of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is standing trial Monday in Hong Kong for national security charges that could send him to jail for life.

12 killed in attack on party in Mexico: officials

At least 12 people were killed and another dozen were wounded in an attack early Sunday on a pre-Christmas party in central Mexico, authorities in the state of Guanajuato said.

Serbia President Vucic says his party won parliamentary polls

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic said his party had won a commanding victory in parliamentary elections Sunday, extending the populist outfit's rule in the Balkan country amid accusations of foul play by the opposition.

Hong Kong starts trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to stand trial Monday in Hong Kong, where he faces internationally condemned national security charges that could send him to jail for life.

Serbian populist party looks to extend rule in double-header vote

Serbians headed to the polls Sunday in elections that will likely see President Aleksandar Vucic's populist party extend its rule, as the strongman leader promised stability and vowed to curb inflation after months of protests.

Christmas muted in 'grieving' Bethlehem

Outside Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, the throngs of tourists and pilgrims who normally rub shoulders with costumed Santas and marching bands are missing this year.

Depardieu family denounces 'conspiracy' against French film icon

The family of Gerard Depardieu on Sunday denounced an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, charged with rape and facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.

Serbia votes in double-header elections

Serbians headed to the polls Sunday in elections that will likely see populist President Aleksandar Vucic's ruling party extend its rule, as the strongman promised stability and vowed to curb inflation after months of protests.

British teen Alex Batty arrives in UK 6 years after vanishing

Alex Batty, a British teen who went missing six years ago and was found this week in southwest France, has arrived back in the UK, police said Saturday.

UK teen found in France arrives back in Britain: police

Alex Batty, a British teen who went missing six years ago and was found this week in southwest France, has arrived back in the UK, police said Saturday.

UK teen found in France returning home

Alex Batty, a British teen who went missing six years ago and was found this week in southwest France, boarded a plane home on Saturday, the Toulouse public prosecutor told AFP.

Golden rooster fitted to spire of Paris's Notre Dame cathedral

Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral got a new golden rooster on Saturday, part of its renaissance from the ashes of the 2019 fire that severely damaged it, and ahead of its reopening next year.

Cardinal sentenced to 5.5 years in Vatican fraud trial

A Vatican court on Saturday sentenced a once powerful Italian cardinal to five years and six months in jail for financial crimes at the end of a historic trial.

UK athlete named in probe of disgraced US therapist: report

A male British Olympic athlete is under investigation by anti-doping authorities after being mentioned in court papers linked to the case against US therapist Eric Lira, The Times has reported.

Kuwait emir Sheikh Nawaf dies aged 86

Kuwait saw a quick transition to a new emir on Saturday following the death at 86 of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah after three years in power.

Historic Vatican fraud trial to deliver its verdict

A Vatican court delivers its verdict on Saturday in a historic trial focused on an opaque London property deal, with a once-powerful cardinal among 10 defendants facing jail for alleged financial crimes.

Venezuelan opposition leader appeals ban on holding public office

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado filed an eleventh-hour court appeal on Friday to overturn a ban on her holding public office, as she seeks to run against President Nicolas Maduro in the 2024 elections.

Ex-Trump lawyer Giuliani ordered to pay $148 mn for defaming poll workers

A jury ordered Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million in damages on Friday for defaming two Georgia poll workers with his false claims they engaged in election fraud.

Depardieu behaviour 'shames France': culture minister

The behaviour of French cinema superstar Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing new scrutiny after sexist comments were broadcast in a television documentary, shames France, the culture minister said on Friday.

Galtier denies 'King Kong' description of player was racist

Former Nice coach Christophe Galtier said Friday via his lawyers that the investigation into claims of harassment and discrimination made against him lacked "impartiality".

Two dead in attempted Channel crossings: French officials

Two migrants died as they attempted to cross the Channel in two separate incidents, French authorities said on Friday.

UK teen missing for years to return home this weekend from France

A British 17-year-old found in France six years after going missing in Spain is to return home to England this weekend, a French deputy prosecutor said on Friday.

US to return stolen Cambodian treasures

The United States handed back more than a dozen valuable antiquities to Cambodia on Friday, a prosecutor said, after they were plundered and illegally trafficked, ending up in a prestigious New York museum.

Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air dominance

Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier.

Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air supremacy