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Ghislaine Maxwell appeals to overturn sex-crimes conviction

Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn her conviction and 20-year sentence for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls, US media reported.

Head-on train crash kills dozens in Greece

At least 36 people were killed and another 66 injured after two trains collided head-on near the Greek city of Larissa, authorities said, as emergency services raced Wednesday to find survivors among the charred wreckage.

At least 32 dead, dozens injured after two trains collide in Greece

At least 32 people were killed and another 85 injured after two trains collided near the Greek city of Larissa, authorities said, as emergency services raced Wednesday to find survivors among the charred wreckage.

Gabonese village fights to save forest from logging

Under the green canopy of the ancient Massaha forest in northeastern Gabon, Arsene Ibaho leads a group of visitors towards a tree that he says is sacred and speaks to his people.

Train accident in Greece kills at least 29

At least 29 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late Tuesday night, authorities said.

Doll's world: 'Japan's Barbie' casts spell over grown-ups

With her wide eyes and demure smile, Licca-chan is known as "Japan's Barbie". And her appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into a social media superstar.

Train accident in Greece kills at least 26

At least 26 people were killed and another 85 injured after a collision between two trains caused a derailment near the Greek city of Larissa late Tuesday night, authorities said.

High-level defection: why N. Korean diplomatic family chose freedom

Born into an elite North Korean family with ties to the ruling dynasty, Oh Hye Son grew up believing she was "special" -- but then she tasted freedom overseas and decided to defect.

Brisk daily walk could prevent one in 10 early deaths: study

One in 10 early deaths could be prevented if everyone engaged in a small amount of daily exercise such as a brisk 11-minute walk, a large study said on Wednesday.

Biden's student debt relief plan challenged at Supreme Court

The US Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a challenge to President Joe Biden's plan to erase nearly $400 billion of student debt, with all eyes on how far the conservative-dominated bench is willing to go to override the Democratic leader.

Spain court summons E.Guinea president's son for questioning

A Spanish judge has summoned a son of Equatorial Guinea's president for questioning over his alleged role in the kidnap and torture of two Spanish nationals, court documents showed Tuesday.

Uganda sets plans for new anti-gay law

Uganda will propose a new anti-gay bill on Wednesday, the speaker of the country's parliament said, as conspiracy theories accusing shadowy international forces of "promoting homosexuality" flood social media.

Sinking Philippine tanker sparks diesel spill

A Philippine fuel tanker partially sank in the country's waters on Tuesday, authorities said, as they tried to contain a diesel spill stretching several kilometres.

Japan's biggest ad agency indicted in growing Olympic scandal

Japan's biggest advertising agency and five other companies were indicted on Tuesday for allegedly violating an anti-monopoly law, in a corruption scandal over bid-rigging during the Tokyo Olympics.

US requests extradition of drug kingpin's son, Mexico says

The United States has asked Mexico to extradite a son of jailed drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman accused of following in his father's footsteps, a Mexican government spokesman said Monday.

French prosecutors open rape investigation into PSG's Achraf Hakimi

French prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation into alleged rape by Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi, a source close to the case said.

Florida takes over Disney district to punish 'woke' politics

Florida's governor seized control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district on Monday, hailing the end of the "corporate kingdom" as he effectively punished the entertainment giant over its "woke" opposition to his political agenda.

Italy coastguard combs beaches for bodies after shipwreck

Italy's coastguard on Monday searched the sea and beaches for bodies following a shipwreck off Calabria, as authorities tried to identify the dead and the government's migrant policy came under scrutiny.

Russia in firing line at top UN rights, disarmament meets

Russia's war in Ukraine loomed large as the top UN rights body and a global disarmament forum met Monday, amid warnings that rights worldwide were backsliding.

Beaches combed for bodies after deadly Italy shipwreck

Italy's coastguard on Monday searched the sea and beaches for bodies following a shipwreck off Calabria, as authorities tried to identify the dead and the government's migrant policy came under scrutiny.

Pope to visit Hungary, meet Orban in April

Pope Francis will visit Hungary in April and meet far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the Vatican said Monday, with the Ukraine war and migrants expected to dominate talks.

Phone firms promise 'tsunami of innovation' at Barcelona meeting

The big beasts of the telecom industry kicked off their most important annual get-together in Barcelona on Monday, promising to lead a "tsunami of innovation", as they try to shrug off a major slump across the technology sector.

Greta Thunberg and Sami activists protest 'illegal' wind turbines in Norway

Climate activist Greta Thunberg and dozens of Sami activists blocked the entrance to Norway's energy ministry Monday to protest against wind turbines still in place on reindeer herding land despite a court ruling.

Kremlin 'drift'? Georgia turns on Russian opposition exiles

Like thousands of Russians who decided to emigrate after their country invaded Ukraine, Anna Rivina moved to neighbouring Georgia.

Hostage returns to Australia after kidnapping by armed PNG gang

An archaeologist taken hostage while working in Papua New Guinea's remote jungle highlands returned to Australia Monday, as police hunted for his captors.

Ex-husband and in-laws charged with murdering Hong Kong model

The ex-husband and two former in-laws of a Hong Kong model were charged on Monday with her murder, after police revealed they had found more body parts during a weekend search.

Contract killings come cheap in South Africa

Getting rid of an insufferable husband comes relatively cheap in South Africa, while political hits are more expensive.

Cockfighting still a popular blood sport in southern Iraq

Two vicious roosters circle a filthy carpet in southern Iraq, facing off for a cockfight that has drawn dozens to a dimly lit cafe in the port city of Basra.

The Japanese ex-soldier who declared war on sexual abuse

From childhood, Rina Gonoi dreamed of joining Japan's military. But as an adult, she has gone to war against the institution over sexual abuse she was subjected to by fellow soldiers.

China banking tycoon Bao Fan 'cooperating with investigation'

Chinese billionaire Bao Fan is "cooperating in an investigation" by authorities, his company said, almost two weeks after his disappearance sparked fears of a renewed crackdown on the nation's financial services industry.

'Keep calm': Teaching Venezuelan kids to hide from bullets

Children fling themselves onto the floor and cover their heads with their hands as loud bangs ring out in the classroom. In one of Venezuela's most violent neighborhoods, this is a shootout drill.

Wave of support for Turkish father who lost daughter in quake

A photo of a father holding his daughter's hand killed in Turkey's February 6 earthquake has provoked an outpouring of sympathy and support from around the world, he told AFP.

Ethiopian dissident Eskinder Nega freed from detention: party

Ethiopian journalist and dissident Eskinder Nega has been freed from prison two days after being detained in the country's Amhara region, the political party he founded said on Sunday.

'Embezzled' Lebanese cash in Swiss banks: media report

Banks in Switzerland are holding a substantial amount of the millions of dollars Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh is accused of embezzling, Swiss media reported on Sunday.

Iran frees Spanish woman detained since late 2022: Madrid

Iran has released a Spanish woman, Ana Baneira, who had been in detention since November, Spain's foreign minister said on Sunday.

Ethiopian dissident Eskinder Nega arrested: political party

Ethiopian journalist and dissident Eskinder Nega has been detained in the country's Amhara region where he is a leading opposition figure, the political party he founded said on Sunday.

More than 40 migrants die in boat wreck off Italy

More than 40 migrants, including a baby just a few months old, died after their overloaded boat sank early on Sunday in stormy seas off Italy's southern Calabria region, rescue services said.

Hostages 'traumatised' but safe after week-long PNG abduction

Three hostages, including a New Zealand archaeologist, were freed in Papua New Guinea on Sunday after a tense week of negotiations between police and armed kidnappers in the country's rugged highlands.

French prosecutors drop 'sexual assault' probe into cardinal

French prosecutors said Saturday they had closed an investigation into sexual assault charges against a cardinal as the statute of limitations had passed.

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