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
Italy PM tells Gaza aid flotilla to stop or risk ‘preventing peace’
The Global Sumud Flotilla says it has entered an area “where previous flotillas have been attacked”. Read More
Emily Blunt among Hollywood stars outraged over ‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood
The AI actress is apparently in talks with Hollywood talent agencies to represent her on the big screen. Read More
US cities should be military training grounds, Trump tells generals
The US president warned military leaders of a “war from within”, and signals they will be tasked with intervening. Read More
Australia sunscreen scandal grows as more products pulled off shelves
The scandal has prompted a massive backlash in the world’s biggest skin cancer hotspot. Read More