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Gabon fashion designer brings traditional raffia to Paris runways
Strands of raffia dry outside in the sun at the studio of Gabonese fashion designer Chouchou Lazare, who has made a name for himself using the natural fibres to craft his award-winning garments.
Israeli strike hits Beirut hotel: Latest developments in Middle East war
Explosions rocked the Lebanese capital and Israel said it was launching a new wave of overnight strikes on Iran, as the war engulfing the Middle East continued into Wednesday.
Trump Commerce chief agrees to testify in congressional Epstein probe
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify in the congressional inquiry of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the chairman of the committee conducting the investigation said Tuesday.
Polish doctors jailed for denying woman abortion
A Polish court on Tuesday sentenced three doctors to prison sentences over the 2021 death of a pregnant woman, which sparked nationwide protests and renewed scrutiny of the country's restrictive abortion laws.
2017 implosion of Argentine submarine was 'foreseeable,' trial hears
The submarine implosion that killed 44 Argentine sailors in November 2017, the country's worst naval disaster since the Falklands War, was "foreseeable," prosecutors argued as the trial over the disaster got underway Tuesday.
Rituals of resilience: how Afghan women stay sane in their 'cage'
They feel imprisoned "like a bird whose wings have been torn off" but struggle on, defiant in their own way.
Flowers, music, and soldiers at funeral of drug lord
The notorius Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera was laid to rest in a simple grave Monday in a ceremony that featured trucks overflowing with flowers, traditional music and dozens of masked soldiers in armored vehicles.
Ecuador launches joint anti-drug operations with US
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa on Monday announced the launch of joint operations with the United States to combat drug trafficking, which has caused an explosion of violence in the South American country.
Bangladesh tackle gender barriers to reach Women's Asian Cup
Bangladesh's national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women's Asian Cup, but have already scored a major victory by qualifying.
Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called for more "respect" towards other cultures after a break to allow his players to break their fast during Ramadan was booed in a 1-0 win at Leeds.
Before dawn, ancient drum rite wakes Istanbul faithful to fast
It's 3:30 am and lights are slowly coming on in the homes lining a narrow Istanbul street as people are woken up by the rhythmic thump of a drum.
Brazil's Lula visits flood zone as death toll from landslides hits 70
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday hugged weeping children and promised aid as he visited southeastern cities where 70 people have died in landslides caused by torrential rains.
Tug of war: how US presidents battle Congress for military powers
Donald Trump's unleashing of operation "Epic Fury" against Iran has once more underscored the long and bitter struggle between US presidents and Congress over who has the power to decide on foreign military action.
20 killed in cash-packed military plane crash in Bolivia
At least 20 people were killed when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city La Paz, police said Friday, as crowds attempted to loot the site.
15 dead as cash-packed military plane crashes in Bolivia
At least 15 people were killed Friday when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city La Paz, authorities said, prompting police to repel bystanders grabbing cash.
Two dead, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan
A tram derailed and smashed into a building in Milan on Friday, killing two people and injuring at least 38 others, police told AFP.
Hackers steal medical details of 15 million in France
France's health ministry said Friday that administrative details and medical notes on more than 15 million people had been hacked.
Two killed, dozens injured as tram derails in Milan
A tram derailed and smashed into a building in Milan on Friday, killing two people and injuring 38 others, police told AFP.
Bill Clinton denies wrongdoing at grilling on Epstein ties
Former US president Bill Clinton denied wrongdoing at a Congressional panel Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.
TikTok disinformation: the other weapon in Mexico violence
While gunmen for the powerful Mexican narcotrafficker Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera were burning vehicles and blockading roads across Mexico in response to the killing of their leader, others stoked chaos through different weapon: disinformation.
Bill Clinton faces grilling on extensive ties to Epstein
Former US president Bill Clinton faces a "lots of questions" from a Congressional panel Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus toward Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.
Duterte killed thousands, ICC prosecutors say
Rodrigo Duterte killed thousands during his anti-drug campaign, an International Criminal Court prosecutor alleged Friday, as the crimes against humanity hearing against the former Philippines president wrapped up.
Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties
Former US president Bill Clinton will be grilled by a Congressional panel on Friday on his well-documented links to Jeffrey Epstein, as Democrats seek to shift focus onto Donald Trump's own ties to the convicted sex offender.
Emails to Chinese dancers allegedly threatened Australian PM
A security scare at the Australian prime minister's residence this week was sparked by a bomb threat against an anti-Beijing Chinese dance troupe, the act's hosts said Friday.
Hillary Clinton quizzed on Epstein, calls for Trump to testify
Hillary Clinton used her forced appearance Thursday before a Republican-led panel probing Jeffrey Epstein to go on the offensive and demand President Donald Trump testify about his own links to the sex offender.
Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally
A US-based man identified by Cuba as one of those killed by its coast guard in a shootout had often spoken of wanting to liberate the communist island, a political ally told AFP on Thursday.
Dogs, birds and a calf rescued after deadly rains in Brazil
Dogs, birds, and a mud-covered calf were among the animals rescued in southeastern Brazil where 55 people have died after torrential rains unleashed flooding and landslides.
Man shot by Cuban coast guard wanted to spark uprising: ally to AFP
A US-based man identified by Cuba as one of those killed by its coast guard in a shootout off the Cuban coast had spoken often of wanting to liberate the island, a political ally told AFP on Thursday.
Appeal court drops rape trial for ex-France striker Ben Yedder
A French appeal court on Thursday overturned the decision to send former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to trial on rape charges, citing a lack of evidence, judicial sources told AFP.
German court rules spy service may not label AfD 'extremist' for now
Aav German court ruled on Thursday that the domestic intelligence agency cannot label the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a "confirmed right-wing extremist" group, at least for now.
Hillary Clinton faces 'a lot of questions' in US House panel's Epstein probe
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton will face "a lot of questions" Thursday from a congressional committee investigating the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, its Republican chair said.
More rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 54
Fresh downpours have brought more flooding, landslides and fear to southeastern Brazil where rescuers were still looking for 14 missing people Thursday after a rainstorm that left 54 people dead.