Rebel forces have entered parts of Syria’s second-largest city, Aleppo, a monitoring group says, in the biggest offensive against the government in years. The UK-based group says fighters set off…
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China: Crypto entrepreneur eats banana artwork bought for $6.2m
A Chinese-born cryptocurrency entrepreneur has followed through on his promise to eat the banana from a $6.2m (£4.9m) artwork he bought last week. Justin Sun outbid six others to claim Maurizio…
Colombia: Navy intercepts narco-subs taking new route to Australia
The Colombian navy has intercepted a semi-submersible vessel packed with cocaine in the Pacific Ocean, as part of an operation in which hundreds of arrests have been made. It said…
Czech Republic: Billionaire closes in on deal to buy UK’s Royal Mail
The sale of Royal Mail to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group is close to being finalised and could be confirmed in the next two weeks, according to sources close…
Ireland: Ex-teacher sentenced to 10 further years for sex abuse
A former teacher and school principal has been sentenced to a further 10 years in prison for historical child sex abuse. Paul Dunleavy, with an address at Glen Road in…
Australia: Senate approves under-16s social media ban
Australia will ban children under 16 from using social media, after its Senate approved the world’s strictest laws. The ban – which will not take effect for at least 12…
Chile: President Gabriel Boric rejects allegations of sexual harassment
Chilean authorities have confirmed that President Gabriel Boric is being investigated over allegations of sexual harassment. In a statement on Tuesday, Attorney General Cristian Crisosto said allegations filed in September at the…
South Korea: Heavy snow leaves three dead
Heavy snowfall in South Korea has disrupted flights and ferries and killed at least three people.The country grappled with its second day of record snow on Thursday, with the authorities reporting that…