Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York
“I reject this document entirely,” Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges. Read More
Trump calls off livestream for Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad
Trump said some would “rather not watch” the execution of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years. Read More
At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar. Read More
Eight crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania’s coast
A search and rescue operation is under way in the Black Sea after the latest attack in the area. Read More
Ukraine to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries, Zelensky says
Russia reports a Ukrainian strike on an oil refinery on Thursday, after Ukraine’s president says a pause is over following fresh Russian attacks. Read More
Two dead in Istanbul after heaviest rainfall in 84 years, governor says
Residents have been told to avoid leaving their homes unless absolutely necessary. Read More
Brazil’s Congress approves shorter working week in win for Lula
Lula’s supporters hope the measure will boost his popularity ahead of a presidential run-off in 10 days. Read More
‘Nowhere to escape’ – Indonesians share footage of orange haze blanketing towns
Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby. Read More
White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentials
Katie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived. Read More
Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel ‘barbaric’ execution livestream
Livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan “will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it,” 72 former officers said in a letter. Read More