Niger: Mohamed Bazoum sworn in as president after failed coup

Niger has a democratic transfer of power after Mohamed Bazoum was sworn in as president. It comes just days after the government says it thwarted an attempted coup by parts…

USA: Nike wins lawsuit over ‘Satan Shoes’ with human blood

Nike has won its lawsuit against Brooklyn art collective MSCHF over their controversial ‘Satan Shoes’ that contain a drop of real human blood in the soles. The $1,018 (£740) trainers…

French: government condemns reality TV ‘virginity test’

A French reality TV series has been condemned by the government over its treatment of so-called “handkerchief ceremonies” in which young brides are supposed to prove their virginity. The Minister…

Taiwan: Dozens killed as train crashes and derails in tunnel

At least 48 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a train carrying nearly 500 crashed and then derailed in a tunnel in Taiwan. The eight-carriage train reportedly…

Australia: Geologist beaten up by ‘angriest octopus’ on beach

A man has been whipped by what he described as the “angriest octopus” while swimming on holiday at a Western Australian beach. In a video that has gone viral, the…

Germany: Hosts suffer shock World Cup defeat 1-2 at the hands of North Macedonia

North Macedonia stunned four-time world champions Germany as Eljif Elmas’ late goal secured a shock win. Goran Pandev had put North Macedonia ahead in the 2022 World Cup qualifier on…

UK: England win 2-1 against Poland

Harry Maguire’s late winner made it a maximum nine points from three World Cup 2022 qualifiers for England as they overcame Poland at Wembley. Poland presented a much sterner test…

USA: Los Angeles police determine the cause of Tiger Woods’s car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods’ car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings. A cause has been…

UK: PwC says start when you like, leave when you like

From now on if you work for PriceWaterhouseCooper you’ll be able to work from home a couple of days a week and start as early or late as you like.…

France: Young heroes climb building to save family from fire in Nantes

A group of young people in the French city of Nantes are being hailed for rescuing a family from a fire in an apartment building. Dramatic footage shows them scaling…