More than five years after an Italian student’s body was found in Cairo, a Rome judge says four senior Egyptian security officials should face trial over his kidnap, torture and…
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Geneva: Awkward conversation between Biden and Putin looms
Joe Biden said last month that he would be meeting face to face with Russian President Vladimir Putin at some point soon. Now we have a date – and a…
Palestine: USA promises support for Gaza reconstruction
The US will help rebuild Gaza as part of efforts to consolidate the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant groups, the secretary of state says. After meeting Israel’s prime minister,…
EU: Uefa opens proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over European Super League plan
Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League. The clubs were part of the 12 ‘founding’ members of…
USA: Florida high school alters 80 ‘immodest’ yearbook photos of students
A Florida high school is facing backlash for altering the yearbook photos of 80 female students to add clothing to their chests and shoulders. The school district told local media…
Italy: Authorities investigate cause of Mottarone cable car accident
Italy has launched an investigation into the cause of Sunday’s cable car accident that left 14 people dead. The car plunged 20m (65ft) into the side of the Mottarone mountain…
DRC: Desperate search for children missing after volcano eruption
The lava that flowed from Mount Nyiragongo on Saturday evening cut a path of destruction through a northern district of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Around 500 houses were…
Mali: UN calls for immediate release of President Bah Ndaw
The UN mission in Mali has demanded an immediate release of President Bah Ndaw and PM Moctar Ouane, after reports that they were detained by soldiers. In a tweet (in…
India: Couple holds mid-air wedding ‘to escape Covid restrictions’
An Indian couple reportedly chartered a plane and held a mid-air wedding with more than 160 guests in an effort to escape coronavirus restrictions. Video footage posted on social media…
Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur metro train crash injures more than 200 passengers
More than 200 people have been injured in a train crash in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. A metro train carrying 213 passengers collided with an empty one in a…