Hunter S Thompson’s death to be reviewed 20 years on
Investigators will look at the writer’s 2005 death, which was ruled a suicide, at the family’s request despite no new evidence of foul play. Read More
Munich Oktoberfest to re-open after fatal house fire and bomb threat
The annual beer festival was closed for several hours because of possible links to an explosion and fire. Read More
Danish PM calls for strong answer from EU leaders to Russia’s hybrid attacks
Copenhagen is on alert as EU leaders discuss boosting their defences in response to disruption from drones and Russian war planes. Read More
Kenya offers reward as anger grows over failure to arrest suspected serial killer
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a prime suspect in the murder of more than 40 women, escaped from custody over a year ago. Read More
South African firebrand MP Malema convicted of firing a gun in public
Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech. Read More
Man suspected of ordering murder of three Argentine women arrested
The brutal torture and killing of the three women in Argentina sent shockwaves through the region. Read More
State of calamity in Philippines province as earthquake kills 69
The earthquake comes barely more than a week after the country was hit by back-to-back typhoons. Read More
Brown bear heavyweight Chunk wins Fat Bear Week despite injury
The bear was praised for his resilience and adaptability after beginning the contest with a broken jaw. Read More
Deported from the US to Ghana then ‘dumped’ at the border: Nigerian man speaks out
US deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents. Read More
Jobs, travel, national parks – what impact will US shutdown have?
Washington’s political gridlock is expected to inflict wide-ranging miseries for Americans, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold. Read More