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As Philippines picks up from Usagi, a fresh storm bears down

Typhoon Usagi blew out of the Philippines early Friday as another dangerous storm drew closer, threatening an area where scores were killed by flash floods and landslides just weeks ago, the weather service said.

Rebel attacks keep Indian-run Kashmir on the boil

Ambushes, firefights and a market grenade blast: headline-grabbing attacks in Indian-run Kashmir are designed to challenge New Delhi's bid to portray normality in the disputed territory, Indian security officials say.

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Flood-hit Chad declares state of emergency

Chad's leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Wednesday declared a state of emergency as the country struggles to deal with exceptional flooding that has affected hundreds of thousands of lives.

Trump testifies in defamation case against rape accuser

Former US president Donald Trump testified Wednesday in a defamation case pitting him against a prominent former American columnist who says he raped her in the 1990s.

Brazil's Lula woos Evangelicals with 'commitment letter'

Veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met Wednesday with representatives of Brazil's booming Evangelical Christian community, seeking to woo votes from the key group, which largely backs his presidential election rival, incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

US citizen jailed in Saudi for tweets on Khashoggi, Yemen: son

A US citizen jailed in Saudi Arabia is being punished for "mild" Twitter posts on topics including the war in Yemen and the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, his son told AFP on Wednesday.

European football model 'unsustainable', says new CEO of Super League promoter

The new CEO of the company promoting the Super League, German businessman Bernd Reichart, says European football must hold talks to reshape its future and warns it is "becoming unsustainable" under the current system.

Chad floods leave victims in despair

One of the poorest and most arid states in the world, the landlocked nation of Chad has been hit by exceptional floods that have affected hundreds of thousands of lives.

Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal widens with mascot allegations

A corruption scandal surrounding the Tokyo Olympics widened on Wednesday as a former Games executive was re-arrested on suspicion of taking bribes from two firms, one of which reportedly sold official mascot toys.

Merck charged in France over changes to popular thyroid drug

The French unit of German pharmaceuticals firm Merck said Wednesday that it had been charged with "aggravated deceit" for failing to inform patients of changes to a thyroid drug that could result in serious new side-effects.

Silent no more: Nepal's wartime rape survivors demand recognition

Beaten and raped by police officers as a child, Mira was among the many victims of sexual violence during Nepal's civil war -- and is now one of the few to recount her ordeal.

Full-scale Noah's Ark -- a showcase for US creationists

A full-sized model of Noah's Ark sitting in rural Kentucky promotes a worldview that draws visitors from across the United States -- that the theory of evolution is false.

Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive

The bill being paid by Qatar for the most expensive World Cup ever held is set to rise to fantasy levels in the one-month left to the November 20 kick off.

US confirms Saudi sentencing of American over tweets

The United States said Tuesday it was raising with Saudi Arabia a prison sentence handed to a US citizen over tweets critical of the kingdom, another source of tension between the historic allies.

US confirms Saudi detention of American over tweets

The United States said Tuesday it was raising with Saudi Arabia a prison sentence handed to a US citizen over tweets critical of the kingdom, another source of tension between the historic allies.

In court, Neymar denies wrongdoing over Barca transfer

Neymar only signed documents his father gave him and did nothing illegal, the Brazil superstar told a Spanish court Tuesday where he is on trial for alleged irregularities over his transfer to Barcelona nearly a decade ago.

Russia blames 'malfunction' for jet crashing into flats

Russia said Tuesday that a technical malfunction had caused a military plane to crash a day earlier into a residential building near Ukraine, killing over a dozen people and spurring an outpouring among locals.

Afghan women protest after students expelled from university dorms

About 30 Afghan women protested in front of Kabul University on Tuesday after authorities expelled students from the dormitories allegedly for breaking rules.

FIFA president vows to 'transform' Indonesian football after tragedy

Visiting FIFA president Gianni Infantino pledged to help "reform and transform" Indonesian football on Tuesday, two weeks after the country suffered one of the worst disasters in the sport's history.

New landslide in Venezuela kills three people

Intense rain in northern Venezuela caused a landslide that has killed at least three people, President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday as he visited another site where over 50 died in similar circumstances last week.

Russian military jet crash leaves 13 dead as search ends

At least 13 people, including three children, were killed after a Russian military plane crashed into a residential area of Yeysk, a town in southwest Russia near the border with Ukraine, Moscow authorities said Tuesday as search operations ended.

'A turning point': Japanese fashion after Kenzo, Miyake

At Tokyo's prestigious Bunka Fashion College, students concentrate in silence that is broken only by the sound of scissors and sewing machines as they strive to emulate the global success of alumni like Kenzo.

Russian military jet crashes in southwest, at least three dead

A Russian military plane crashed on Monday into a residential area of Yeysk, a town in southwest Russia near the border with Ukraine, causing a huge fire and killing at least three people, news agencies reported.

In Lula's home state, Brazilian rodeo riders lean left

Brazil's powerful agribusiness industry may back far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, but at the "Grab the Bull Bush Rodeo" in runoff rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's home state, the death-defying cowboys love the leftist ex-president.

Cranberry farmers fight climate change to protect Thanksgiving staple

American farmers growing cranberries, a quintessential component of Thanksgiving feasts, have had to adapt their traditional methods to fight the effects of climate change.

Russian military jet crashes in south west, at least four dead

A Russian military plane crashed on Monday into a residential area of Yeysk, a town in southwestern Russia near the border with Ukraine, news agencies reported, citing the defence ministry.

Belarus crackdown: opponents jailed or forced into exile

Russia ally Belarus on Monday jailed a dozen opponents of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko for terms of up to 25 years.

Lufthansa expects higher profits as air travel booms

German airline giant Lufthansa on Monday significantly raised its earnings forecast for 2022, citing "strong demand" for air travel in the months ahead.

Man Utd's Greenwood remanded in custody on attempted rape charge

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood was Monday remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault.

Man Utd's Greenwood remanded in custody charged with attempted rape

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood was Monday remanded in custody after appearing at Manchester Magistrates' Court charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.

Iran prison fire toll doubles as protest tensions surge

Eight Iranian inmates were killed in a fire that raged through Tehran's Evin prison, the judiciary said Monday, doubling the official toll from the blaze that further stoked tensions after a month of protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

At least eight killed in 'terrible' prison fire amid Iran protests

Eight Iranian inmates were killed in a fire that raged through Tehran's Evin prison, the judiciary said Monday, doubling the official toll from the blaze that further stoked tensions one month into protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Credit Suisse to pay $495 mn in US to settle securities case

Credit Suisse said Monday it would pay $495 million to settle a row over mortgage-backed securities dating back to the 2008 financial crisis.

Iran doubles toll to eight killed in Tehran prison fire

Eight Iranian inmates were killed in a fire that raged through Tehran's notorious Evin prison, the judiciary said Monday, doubling the official toll from the blaze that further stoked tensions one month into protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

From mediocre to medal-winning: Japan's koshu wine

Japanese food is famously paired with sake, but winemakers near Mount Fuji are on a mission to prove their bottles go just as well with crispy tempura and delicately sliced raw fish.

Iran says four inmates killed in fire at Tehran prison

Four prisoners died in a fire that raged overnight in the Iranian capital's notorious Evin prison, said the judiciary in the Islamic republic which has been rocked by a month-long protest movement sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.

Prisoners' lives 'at risk' as fire erupts at notorious Tehran jail

The lives of prisoners are at grave risk in Evin prison in Tehran, rights groups warned Sunday, after a fire erupted at the notorious jail as the protest movement sparked by Mahsa Amini's death entered a fifth week.

Fire, clashes at Iran's Evin prison amid Mahsa Amini protests

A fire and clashes erupted at Tehran's notorious Evin prison Saturday night as the protest movement sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in custody entered a fifth week.

Mexico: the promised land for migrants... from the US

While many migrants risk their lives chasing the American dream, Gabriel Zarate fled the rising cost of living in California and moved to the Mexican border city of Tijuana.

Fire and clashes at Iran's Evin prison amid Mahsa Amini protests