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Star French rapper faces trial for alleged rape
French rapper Naps must face trial for rape, an investigating magistrate has ruled, after allegedly assaulting a woman in her sleep in 2021.
Germany bans Islamist group over alleged Hezbollah, Iran links
Germany on Wednesday banned the Hamburg Islamic Centre, an association that has been under investigation for several months over its alleged support for Lebanon's Hezbollah group and its links to Iran.
Hungary gets damning EU rule-of-law assessment
Hungary falls well short of EU democratic standards, notably on corruption, bribery, political funding, conflicts of interest and lack of media independence, according to a European Commission evaluation published Thursday.
Denmark awaits Japan's extradition request for anti-whaling activist
Denmark is waiting for Japan's extradition for the veteran anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, arrested this weekend in Greenland, before ruling on the case, the justice ministry said Wednesday.
Plane crashes in Nepal with 18 dead, pilot sole survivor
A passenger plane crashed on takeoff in Kathmandu on Wednesday, with the pilot rescued from the flaming wreckage but all 18 others aboard killed, police in the Nepali capital told AFP.
Plane crashes in Nepal with 19 aboard, 'many' dead
A passenger plane carrying 19 people crashed during takeoff in Kathmandu on Wednesday with the pilot surviving but "many" others aboard dead, police in the Nepali capital told AFP.
Plane crashes in Nepal with 19 aboard, several dead
A passenger plane carrying 19 people crashed during takeoff in Kathmandu on Wednesday with the pilot surviving but "many" others aboard dead, police in the Nepali capital told AFP.
Pride parade runs the gauntlet in German far-right stronghold
Before the Pride parade by LGBTQ activists in the east German town of Altenburg even started, a small group had been hurling insults and flashing middle fingers at those present.
Streets turned into rivers as Typhoon Gaemi hits Philippines
Relentless rain drenched the northern Philippines on Wednesday, triggering flooding in Manila and landslides in mountainous regions as Typhoon Gaemi intensified the seasonal monsoon.
Russian arrested over 'destabilisation' plot for Paris Olympics: prosecutors
French police on Tuesday arrested a Russian man suspected of plotting acts of "destabilisation" during the Paris Olympics, prosecutors said.
Scramble to send aid after Ethiopia landslide kills over 200
Humanitarian agencies were scrambling Tuesday to send desperately needed aid to a remote area of southern Ethiopia where a landslide has killed more than 200 people in the deadliest such disaster recorded in the Horn of Africa nation.
Hunt for survivors after around 150 die in Ethiopia landslide
Local residents were desperately searching for survivors on Tuesday after a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia killed around 150 people, the deadliest such disaster recorded in the Horn of Africa nation.
France intercepting 6 drones daily near Olympic sites: PM
French security forces guarding sites set to be used in the Paris Olympics are intercepting an average of six drones per day, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said.
EU opens probe into possible online food-delivery cartel
The EU launched an investigation on Tuesday to determine whether online food-delivery companies Delivery Hero and Glovo engaged in anti-competitive practices.
Colombia president enacts law banning bullfighting
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has enacted a law banning bullfighting, ending a practice that had been constitutionally recognized as part of the country's culture.
War in Myanmar heartlands silences volcano shrine
A shrine perched on an extinct volcano in Myanmar once thronged with the bustle of pilgrims praying to flower-eating spirit Popa Maedaw, but civil war has cut the complex off from the faithful.
Bangladesh arrest total approaches 1,200: AFP tally
The number of arrests in days of violence in Bangladesh approached the 1,200 mark in an AFP tally on Tuesday, after protests over employment quotas sparked widespread unrest.
UK climate strategy under scrutiny at landmark court case
The British government on Tuesday faces an unprecedented legal challenge for allegedly failing to protect people, property and infrastructure from the likely effects of climate change.
Soldiers' gallows graffiti revealed for first time at English castle
Macabre depictions of hangings carved by soldiers guarding England's biggest medieval castle at a time of looming war with France went on display Monday.
Western US faces wildfires as millions under heat warnings
Several western US states including California and Utah were battling wildfires on Monday as millions of Americans in the region were once again under heat alerts.
Croatia shocked as nursing home shooting kills six
Croatia was in a state of shock on Monday after a gunman opened fire in a nursing home, killing at least six people in a rare instance of gun violence in the Balkan country.
Bangladesh student group suspends protests over death toll
The Bangladeshi student group leading demonstrations that have spiralled into deadly violence suspended protests Monday for 48 hours, with its leader saying they had not wanted reform "at the expense of so much blood".
Russia jails US-Russian journalist Kurmasheva for over 6 years
A Russian court has sentenced US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to more than six years in prison for violating strict military censorship laws, a ruling her employer slammed as a "mockery of justice".
Nursing home shooting kills six in Croatia
A gunman opened fire in a nursing home in Croatia on Monday, killing at least six people in a rare instance of gun violence in the Balkan country, officials said.
EU tells Meta to address consumer fears over 'pay for privacy'
EU consumer authorities told Facebook owner Meta on Monday to take action to assuage European consumer groups' fears over its new "pay or consent" model or face further action.
Five killed in nursing home shooting in Croatia
A gunman opened fire in a nursing home in Croatia on Monday, killing at least five people, according to officials and state media, in a rare instance of gun violence in the Balkan country.
Spanish PM to testify in graft probe case against wife
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will testify on July 30 in a preliminary corruption inquiry into his wife Begona Gomez's business ties, a Madrid court said Monday, an issue that caused him to consider resigning three months ago.
More than 500 arrested in Bangladesh capital over deadly unrest
More than 500 people, including some opposition leaders, have been arrested in Dhaka over violence that has wracked Bangladesh and killed 163 people since students started protesting against civil service hiring rules, police said Monday.
In Mallorca, 20,000 rally against overtourism
Some 20,000 protesters hit the streets of Palma in Mallorca Sunday for a mass demonstration against overtourism, demanding changes to a touristic model they say is harming the Spanish Mediterranean island.
Indonesians flock to festival to cast mythical effigies out to sea
Thousands flocked to a coastal town in western Indonesia Sunday to watch a clash between ornate mythical effigies before they are cast into the sea, in a centuries-old ritual born from a Shiite holy day of mourning.
US homeland chief hits back at attacks on women Secret Service agents
The US homeland security chief hit back Saturday at misogynistic attackson the women Secret Service agents who threw themselves into the line of fire to protect Donald Trump from a would-be assassin.
Flash floods across China kill at least 20, dozens missing
Flash floods in northern and southwest China have killed at least 20 people and left dozens missing, state media said Saturday, after a week of deadly downpours across the country.
French church knew of abuse claims against revered priest: researchers
The Catholic Church already knew by 2021 of claims of sexual abuse against a beloved humanitarian French priest, the late Abbe Pierre, members of an independent commission said Saturday.
Stark divide remains as Cyprus marks 50 years after Turkish invasion
Cyprus on Saturday marked the 50th anniversary of the bloody invasion of the Mediterranean island by Turkish troops with both sides as divided as ever over the territory's future.
Vietnam to lay former leader to rest next week
Vietnam will hold a funeral next week for late communist leader Nguyen Phu Trong, the party said Saturday.
Stark divide on show as Cyprus marks 50 years since Turkish invasion
Cyprus on Saturday marked 50 years since Turkish troops invaded the Mediterranean island, with comments from the Turkish and Cypriot leaders demonstrating the stark divide that remains.
UK village fights to turn back tide of climate change
Kevin Jordan thought he would spend his retirement listening to the sound of the sea at his home on the Norfolk coast in eastern England.
China bridge collapse kills 12, leaves more than 30 missing
A bridge collapse caused by torrential rains in northern China killed 12 people and left more than 30 missing, state media said Saturday.
40 Haitian migrants dead after voodoo ritual sets boat ablaze
At least 40 migrants have died after a boat they were traveling in caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti, a UN agency said Friday, with police saying the explosion was sparked by a voodoo ritual gone wrong.