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At least 27 dead in Peru gold mine fire tragedy
At least 27 workers have died in a fire at a gold mine in a remote area of southern Peru, authorities said on Sunday, making it one of the worst mining tragedies in the country's recent history.
Biden again demands action after eight killed in Texas mall rampage
US President Joe Biden renewed his call Sunday for an assault-weapons ban and other gun safety measures a day after eight people were murdered at a Texas shopping mall in the latest "senseless" shooting to shake the nation.
Toll from DR Congo floods rises to nearly 400: official
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to nearly 400, an official said on Sunday.
Gunman kills eight in rampage at Texas mall
A heavily-armed man stormed a shopping mall in the US state of Texas on Saturday, shooting dead eight people and wounding several others before he was killed by a police officer at the busy complex.
Freedom to paint: Pakistani Gitmo prisoner finds release in art
When Ahmed Rabbani ran out of paint to satisfy his artistic yearnings during 20 years of incarceration at Guantanamo Bay, he turned to whatever came to hand -- dirt, coffee grinds and even spices such as turmeric from the prison canteen.
Erdogan's opponents prepare to 'protect' ballot boxes
There were 100 of them, all lawyers, determined to make next Sunday's Turkish election as transparent as possible.
Evacuations spur UN watchdog concern over Ukraine nuclear plant
Evacuations from the front line around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant prompted safety warnings from the UN nuclear watchdog on Saturday, as a string of recent strikes escalate predictions of a looming spring counteroffensive.
UK police defend tactics after anti-monarchists arrested before coronation
UK police defended their tactics Saturday after attracting criticism for arresting leading members of the anti-monarchy group Republic as they prepared to protest the coronation of King Charles III in central London.
54 dead after ethnic clashes in India's remote northeast
The death toll after ethnic clashes in India's remote northeast rose to 54 on Saturday, with fresh violence overnight despite authorities rushing in troops to restore order.
'All to blame': Serbia takes stock after mass shootings
The arrival of spring is usually a festive, carefree affair in Serbia's capital Belgrade.
Anti-monarchists among protesters arrested at UK coronation
UK police drew condemnation after arresting leading members of the anti-monarchy group Republic as they prepared to protest along the route of a procession for the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday.
Philippines rescues over 1,000 trafficking victims
Philippine authorities have rescued over a thousand people from several Asian nations who were trafficked into the country, held captive and forced to run online scams, an official said Saturday.
Iran executes Swedish-Iranian dual national
Iran executed on Saturday Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Chaab for "terrorism", the judiciary said, in the Islamic republic's latest use of the death penalty against dual nationals.
Colombian ex-footballer Osoria arrested for drug trafficking
Former footballer Diego Leon Osorio, who played for Colombia's national team in the 1990s, has been arrested for drug trafficking for the third time, police said on Friday.
Colombia nabs over 300 tonnes of illegally caught fish in a decade
Colombia has seized more than 334 tonnes of illegally caught shark, rays and other species between 2012 and 2022, authorities said on Friday.
Floods kill over 170 people in east DR Congo
More than 170 people have died after heavy rains and flooding in eastern DR Congo's South Kivu province, officials said Friday, after torrential downpours killed dozens in neighbouring Rwanda.
Costa Rica president acknowledges need to fight organized crime
Costa Rica President Rodrigo Chaves says the Central American country is no longer free of the organized crime that has ravaged neighboring countries.
Serbia leader vows to 'disarm' country after new mass shooting
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic vowed on Friday to launch a large-scale disarmament plan to remove hundreds of thousands of guns from the country following two mass shootings in less than 48 hours.
Adidas posts loss as Kanye West split 'hurts' business
German sportswear giant Adidas reported Friday a hefty first-quarter loss, acknowledging its split from controversial US rapper Kanye West was "hurting" its bottom line.
Eight killed in Serbia's second mass shooting in less than 48 hours
Serbian police said Friday they had arrested a man suspected of killing eight people and injuring at least 14 others in the country's second mass shooting this week, following a manhunt through the night.
Kenyan cult leader in court over forest massacre
A Kenyan cult leader accused of inciting and possibly forcing his followers to starve themselves to death appeared in court Friday in connection with the deaths of more than 100 people found buried in mass graves.
Eight killed in Serbia's second mass shooting in a week
Serbian police said Friday they had arrested a man suspected of killing eight people and injuring at least 14 others in the country's second mass shooting this week, following an hours-long manhunt throughout the night.
Eight killed, 13 injured in Serbia shooting: state media
A manhunt was ongoing in Serbia early Friday as police combed the woods near the capital Belgrade, after state media reported a gunman killed at least eight people and injured 13, in the second mass shooting in the Balkan nation this week.
Defending the pope: behind the Swiss Guards' armour
It takes over an hour to don the colourful uniform of the pope's Swiss Guards, and new recruits soon discover they cannot buckle up armour weighing 15 kilogrammes by themselves.
Indigenous youths use tech as 'weapon' to protect Amazon
Her grandfather defended native lands in the Brazilian Amazon with bows and arrows. Today, the weapon of choice for Txai Surui and many young Indigenous activists like her is technology.
In Venezuela, cars that erupt in flames have drivers on edge
Venezuelan taxi driver Jose Faria's burnt face and arms are wrapped in bandages. His vehicle was one of dozens to spontaneously burst into flames in Maracaibo, Venezuela, in an alarming phenomenon blamed on poor fuel quality.
US authorities probe Goldman Sachs over Silicon Valley Bank collapse
US authorities are investigating Goldman Sachs' work for Silicon Valley Bank in connection with the events surrounding the California bank's collapse, Goldman disclosed in a securities filing Thursday.
UN short $24 mn to fund operation to prevent Yemen oil disaster
The United Nations is short nearly $24 million needed to safely remove oil from an abandoned tanker off Yemen's coast, officials said Thursday, urging donors to stump up the remaining funds.
'Coronation Quiche' is not a quiche, say French purists
Britain's palace has unveiled a special vegetarian "quiche" to mark King Charles III's coronation on Saturday, but purists in France say the festive dish has been mislabelled.
Belgium arrests foil suspected jihadist 'terrorist attack'
Belgian police on Thursday arrested seven people suspected of supporting the Islamic State (IS) group and plotting a "terrorist attack", prosecutors said.
'Very happy' Ed Sheeran wins US copyright trial
British pop phenom Ed Sheeran did not plagiarize Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" when composing his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud," a US jury ruled Thursday.
British musician Ed Sheeran wins US copyright trial
British pop phenom Ed Sheeran did not plagiarize Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" when composing his 2014 hit "Thinking Out Loud," a US jury ruled Thursday.
Zelensky insists on creation of special court over Russian aggression
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky insisted Thursday that a special tribunal must be created to hold Russia to account for its "crime of aggression", while on a surprise visit to the Netherlands.
'Our hero': tributes to security guard killed in Belgrade shooting
Dragan Vlahovic was known for remembering the students' names at Vladislav Ribnikar elementary school in Belgrade and reminding them to wear their coats when it was cold.
Prince William pulls pint of Kingmaker on pub trip
Prince William and his wife Kate visited a London pub on Thursday, pulling a pint of Kingmaker ahead of his father King Charles III's coronation.
Kenyan pastor released on bail over cult massacre
One of Kenya's highest profile pastors was released on bail Thursday after appearing in court in connection with the horrific discovery last month of dozens of bodies in mass graves.
Kenyan pastor in the dock over cult massacre
One of Kenya's highest profile pastors appeared in the dock on Thursday in connection with the horrific discovery last month of dozens of bodies in mass graves.
PSG boosts security after protests target Neymar and Messi
Paris Saint-Germain have ordered extra security at the club's training ground and at the homes of Lionel Messi and Neymar after protests by fans angry over recent results at the Ligue 1 leaders, sources close to the club told AFP on Thursday.
'I cried all day': Serbia reels after deadly school shooting
Serbia was in mourning on Thursday a day after a 13-year-old suspect shot dead eight fellow students and a security guard after allegedly drawing up a kill list.