A Nigerian boy has been killed by his brother while testing a newly bought “bullet-proof” charm, police say. The two believed they had “fortified themselves with the protective charm”, according…
Sweden: Three men share Physics Nobel Prize
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physics rewards research into quantum mechanics – the science that describes nature at the smallest scales. The award goes to Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John…
France: Paris to boycott Qatar World Cup 2022 over human rights
Paris will not broadcast World Cup matches on giant screens in public fan zones amid concerns over rights violations of migrant workers and the environmental impact of the tournament in…
Saudi Arabia: Trojena to host the Asian Winter Games in 2029
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it has won a bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at a planned mountain resort in the Gulf Arab state’s $500 billion flagship…
India: Controversy over the depiction of Gandhi as a ‘demon’
Police in India’s Kolkata city have opened an investigation into allegations that independence leader Mahatma Gandhi was depicted as a demon at the ongoing Durga Puja festival. A festival structure…
Ukraine: President Zelensky and Elon Musk cross swods over ‘peace plan poll’
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has hit back at Elon Musk after the Tesla boss posted a Twitter poll with his suggestions for ending Russia’s invasion. Mr Musk asked his 107.7…
USA: New book on Donald Trump-Facts or Fiction?
New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman’s has released a book on President Donald Trump titled Confidence Man. President Trump has attacked the author Haberman, writing on his social media platform…
Australia: Trial for man accused of raping colleague in parliament begins
The trial of Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann who is charged with sexually assaulting his workmate Brittany Higgins in the parliament office of a government minister in March 2019 has…
Denmark: Queen apologises for stripping grandchildren’s titles
The Queen of Denmark has apologised after stripping four of her grandchildren of their royal titles – but has not reversed the decision. Queen Margrethe II said she wanted the…
Philippines: Hundreds of lottery wins raise eyebrows
A lottery in the Philippines that saw 433 people strike the jackpot has drawn surprise and triggered scrutiny. It was the highest number of people to have ever won the…