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At least 16 killed in fire at Indonesia fuel storage depot

At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in Indonesia's capital Friday, after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run fuel storage depot before firefighters brought it under control, officials said.

Anger boils in Greece over train disaster

Thousands of Greeks protested on Friday to demand justice for at least 57 people killed in the country's worst rail disaster, with protesters condemning the tragedy as "a crime".

At least 16 killed in deadly fire at Indonesia fuel storage depot

At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured in Indonesia's capital Friday, after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run fuel storage depot before firefighters brought it under control, officials said.

Indonesia firefighters extinguish deadly fuel storage depot fire

At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured in Indonesia's capital Friday, after a massive blaze broke out at a state-run fuel storage depot before firefighters brought it under control, the military said.

Prominent US lawyer sentenced to life for murder of wife, son

Alex Murdaugh, a prominent South Carolina lawyer, was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for the murders of his wife and son on their hunting estate in a case that drew global attention.

Italy probes deadly shipwreck as new rescue saves hundreds

Italian prosecutors on Friday began investigating why rescuers arrived too late to last weekend's deadly shipwreck as the coastguard brought to safety another boat carrying hundreds of migrants.

Protests, police raids over Greek train disaster

Thousands of Greeks protested on Friday to demand justice for at least 57 people killed in the country's worst rail disaster, which authorities have conceded followed failures in state management of the network.

PSG and Morocco defender Hakimi charged with rape

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, one of the stars of Morocco's historic charge to the semi-finals of the World Cup last year, was charged with rape on Friday.

Dutch prosecutors seek jail for footballer Promes over stabbing

Dutch prosecutors demanded a two-year prison sentence for former Netherlands international footballer Quincy Promes at the start of his trial Friday over the stabbing of a cousin.

Belarus jails Nobel winner Bialiatski for 10 years

Belarus on Friday handed a 10-year jail term to veteran activist Ales Bialiatski, a Nobel Prize winner and founder of the ex-Soviet authoritarian country's most prominent rights group.

Agony for family of Pakistan hockey ex-pro feared dead in Italy migrant tragedy

For the family of Shahida Raza, the Pakistani former hockey star feared to be among the dozens of migrants who drowned off southern Italy this week, the wait for her body is piling on the agony.

Police raid station over Greek train disaster

Greek police raided a train station Friday as part of their probe into the rail collision that killed at least 57 people, as the nation braced for new strikes and protests over the disaster.

Fishing banned as Philippine oil spill spreads

Thousands of fishermen in the Philippines have been ordered to stay ashore as authorities struggled Friday to contain an oil spill from a sunken tanker that is threatening the region's rich marine life and economy.

Across Zimbabwe, British scones are the taste of home

A sweet doughy treat from Britain has become a beloved part of Zimbabwe's national cuisine, where despite the country's colonial past, mothers and chefs alike now claim the pastry as their own.

Lawyer found guilty of killing wife, son in case that captivated US

A US jury on Thursday found lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son on their hunting estate.

Chinese tattoo artist tells women's stories through ink

For over two years, Chinese tattoo artist Song Jiayin has interviewed her female clients and posted the results online recording the memories, hopes and fears of hundreds of women in ink and video.

Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong high-rise construction site

A skyscraper under construction in the heart of Hong Kong's historic shopping and tourist district was left scorched on Friday by a massive fire, with authorities saying the blaze had been largely extinguished.

Lawyer found guilty of killing wife, son in drama that captivated US

A US jury on Thursday found disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son on their hunting estate in a trial that has drawn global attention.

Tech wars turning cycling into Formula One

Bike technology has become so important to elite road racing teams that the sport has, one rider said, "become like Formula One".

Greek train tragedy sheds light on chronic state failures

The train tragedy that unfolded in Greece this week, claiming dozens of lives in the country's worst rail disaster, has exposed chronic failures by successive administrations, insiders say.

US jury finds lawyer guilty of killing family in drama that captivated nation

A US jury on Thursday found prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife and son on their hunting estate in a trial that has drawn global attention.

Drugs, money and wild hogs: US jury weighs case of lawyer accused of killing family

Millions stolen, a $7,000 a day drug habit, but no witnesses and no weapons: a US jury was asked Thursday to decide whether a prominent lawyer killed his wife and son on their hunting estate in a trial that has drawn global attention.

Massive fire hits Hong Kong high-rise construction site

A high-rise building under construction in Hong Kong erupted in flames and was still burning hours later, with some nearby residential blocks evacuated early Friday after the fire threatened to spread.

Outrage as Greece admits 'failures' after deadly train crash

Anger mounted in Greece on Thursday over a deadly train collision that killed at least 57 people, with protests and a national strike as authorities admitted failures overseeing the rail network.

Wayne Shorter, esoteric jazz elder, dies at 89

Wayne Shorter, the storied saxophonist considered one of America's greatest jazz composers and among the genre's leading risk-takers, died on Thursday. He was 89.

Belgian mother who killed five children euthanised 16 years on

A Belgian woman who murdered her five children in a case that shocked the country has been euthanised at her own request, 16 years to the day after their killing, her lawyer said Thursday.

S.Africa's Pistorius up for parole in girlfriend's murder

South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius, who killed his girlfriend 10 years ago, will know in about a month whether he will be released on parole, his lawyer said Thursday.

What we know about Greece's worst train tragedy

Dozens of people were killed in Greece on Tuesday in a head-on collision of a freight train with a passenger train carrying over 350 people on board, the country's worst-ever rail disaster.

Outrage grows as Greece admits 'failures' after deadly train crash

The Greek government on Thursday acknowledged failures in state management of its rail system, following a train collision that killed 48 and has triggered angry protests.

Gorillaz return: 'We're living in a world of cults'

Gorillaz have started a cult on their new album. Just don't ask Keith Richards to join.

Japan 'Happy Science' cult leader Okawa dies: media

Ryuho Okawa, the leader of the Japanese "Happy Science" cult who claimed to be able to communicate with the spirits of everyone from Jesus to Donald Trump, died Thursday aged 66, local media reported.

Sunken Philippine tanker leaks industrial fuel oil into sea

A sunken Philippine tanker carrying 800,000 litres (210,000 gallons) of industrial fuel oil has leaked some of its cargo into the sea, authorities said Thursday, as they raced to find the vessel and contain the spill.

Europe's top prosecutor sets sights on Russia sanctions-busters

Europe's chief prosecutor Laura Codruta Kovesi is already investigating frauds that allegedly cost EU taxpayers 14 billion euros -- now she wants to go after the smugglers undermining sanctions against Russia.

Massive power cut plunges Argentina into dark for hours

A major power outage crippled several of Argentina's provinces on Wednesday, including parts of Buenos Aires, plunging millions of people into darkness for at least two hours as summer temperatures soared, officials said.

LA County to pay $29 mn to Kobe Bryant's widow over crash photos

Los Angeles County has agreed to pay the widow of Kobe Bryant nearly $29 million after first responders shared gruesome photos of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA superstar.

Agent who accused ex-French FA boss Le Graet of harassment says FIFA 'should show zero tolerance'

The female football agent who accused French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet of unwanted sexual advances, precipitating his downfall, has hit out at FIFA after it emerged the veteran administrator was set to carry on working for the sport's world governing body.

'Like a warzone': Greek train tragedy survivors recount chaos scenes

When the passenger train from Athens slammed head-on into a freight train from Thessaloniki late on Tuesday night, 22-year-old Angelos was in the penultimate carriage.

LA County agrees $29 mn settlement with Kobe Bryant's widow over crash photos

Los Angeles County has agreed to pay the widow of Kobe Bryant nearly $29 million after first responders shared photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA superstar.

Erdogan says May election to go ahead despite Turkey quake

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday ruled out any delay in elections after the devastating quake that killed tens of thousands in Turkey, saying the vote would push ahead on May 14 as planned.

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