Man charged after four shot dead on Chicago train
The victims appear to have been asleep on a train when they were shot in the early hours of Monday, police say. Read More
A Ferrari, a Honolulu hideaway, salted duck – top NY official allegedly spied for China
US officials say China lavished Linda Sun with money and perks including meals prepared by a personal chef. Read More
‘Chinese spy mayor’ wanted by Philippines arrested
Alice Guo was arrested in Indonesia after being on the run in four countries for weeks. Read More
Ukraine ministers resign as government reshuffle expected
The parliamentary head of the ruling party says half the cabinet will be replaced in a reshuffle this week. Read More
Twelve die after migrant boat sinks in Channel
A pregnant woman was also killed in the disaster and two people are reported missing. Read More
Why Nigeria’s ‘Mr Flag Man’ has waited a year to be buried
Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag. Read More
Columbia University term starts with protests and security
A statue was doused with red paint and there were at least two arrests, but police described the day as “peaceful”. Read More
‘Shocking’ abuse in Ireland’s religious schools
The Irish government orders an inquiry after an initial report uncovers almost 2,400 allegations. Read More
New York governor’s ex-aide charged as Chinese agent
Authorities say Linda Sun “covertly promoted” Communist party agenda over 14 years in return for millions of dollars. Read More
Prague names street after British Holocaust hero
Sir Nicholas helped save hundreds of mostly Jewish children from the Nazis in 1939. Read More