ICE arrests top educator at Iowa’s largest school district
In his role as superintendent for the city of Des Moines, Ian Roberts oversees around 30,000 students. Read More
UK urged to act on colonial-era war crimes case after recognising Palestinian state
A legal petition alleges colonial-era war crimes by the UK in historical Palestine in 1917-48. Read More
Assata Shakur, black liberation activist exiled in Cuba dies at 78
She fled to Cuba after being convicted in the killing of a police officer but she denied shooting the officer. Read More
ICE officer disciplined after shoving woman to ground in courthouse
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer’s behaviour was “unacceptable” and placed him on leave. Read More
New York office gunman had low-level CTE, medical examiner finds
Shane Tamura killed four while targeting NFL offices in July Read More
What to know about James Comey’s indictment and what happens next
The news puts the ex-FBI boss back in the spotlight nearly a decade after the drama of the 2016 election. Read More
Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speech
Officials and diplomats left the auditorium in protest as the Israeli leader took the stage, leaving large parts of the hall empty. Read More
Nationwide strike by Canada’s postal workers bring mail deliveries to a halt
The strikes comes after proposals by the government that would shutter some post offices and end door-to-door delivery. Read More
Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation
Charles Mwesigwa led a degrading network exploiting vulnerable women in glamorous parts of Dubai. Read More
Slovakia passes law to recognise only two sexes and restrict adoption
Critics are warning the change would make life more difficult for LGBT people. Read More