At least 39 people died in Panama when a bus carrying migrants hoping to reach the US plunged into a ravine. The bus was heading north and was near the…
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France: Journalist suspended in scandal linked to disinformation firm
The suspension of a senior journalist at France’s leading TV news channel has uncovered what appears to be a well-organised system of corruption and influence buying in the international media.…
Peru: Machu Picchu reopens as protests shift to capital
The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu will reopen on Wednesday, Peruvian officials have announced. The Unesco World Heritage site, which is visited by thousands of tourists a day, was closed…
Syria: Five killed in Israeli strike on Damascus
Syria’s military says five people have died after what it alleged were Israeli missiles hit the capital Damascus and surrounding areas on Sunday. Officials said a building was hit in…
Nigeria: Police deployed to restore order in Lagos
Police reinforcements have been deployed to parts of Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, in response to unrest thought to be linked a continuing cash shortage. Gunfire has been heard and a…
Ethiopia: Global financial system is “dysfunctional and unfair” – UN chief
The global financial system is “dysfunctional and unfair” and is “failing developing countries”, UN Secretary General António Guterres has said at the opening of the annual African Union leaders’ summit.…
Australia: Kenyan athlete Chebet wins title as rival collapses near finish
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet and Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo took the honours at the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia. Chebet, 22, managed to take the women’s title in a dramatic…
Turkey: Ghanaian soccer player Christian Atsu found dead after earthquake
Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed. The Ghana international, 31, had spells…
USA: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down after nine years
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down after nine years in the role. In a blog post, she said she had “decided to start a new chapter focused on my…
Germany: Strikes shuts down seven airports
Seven major German airports have been brought to a standstill after hundreds of ground crew walked out on strike in a row over pay. Aircraft are grounded at Frankfurt, Munich,…