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French schools must be protected from teenager violence: Macron
France's President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that schools should be protected from "a form of uninhibited violence" among some youths, after two violent assaults against teenagers in recent days.
Cycling 'still killing people' says angry union boss
The president of French professional cyclists' union (UNCP) on Thursday called on the UCI, the world governing body, to take "responsibility" for making the sport a safer place.
UN rights council demands halt of arms sales to Israel
The UN Human Rights Council on Friday demanded a halt in all arms sales to Israel, highlighting warnings of "genocide" in its war in Gaza, which has killed more than 33,000 people.
Controversial Olympic visionary to get wax figure in Paris
Pierre de Coubertin, the controversial founder of the modern Olympic Games, will have his own wax figure in Paris, the Grevin Museum has announced in the run-up to the sporting extravaganza.
Families in Taiwan quake epicentre pick up the pieces of their lives
Residents wearing hard hats and carrying large backpacks stood outside a building Friday with a crumbling facade in Hualien, the epicentre of Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years, waiting to be allowed in to collect their belongings.
Ceremony bids farewell to tilting symbol of Taiwan quake
Fruit, flowers and incense paper were laid on a table Friday as authorities prepared a ceremony before demolishing a precariously tilting building that has become a symbol of Taiwan's biggest quake in 25 years.
Taiwan rescuers free nine from cave after quake
Nine people were freed from a winding cave in Taiwan's mountainous east, while two others were located but feared dead, as rescuers pressed on with their search Friday for those still missing after the island's biggest earthquake in 25 years.
Mercury contamination rampant in Brazil Indigenous group: study
Researchers in the Brazilian Amazon found universal mercury contamination among members of the Yanomami Indigenous group living in a region awash in illegal gold mining, said a study published Thursday, warning of devastating health impacts.
Venice vows light touch in new measure to cut down on day visitors
Venice's mayor on Thursday promised a light touch "without queues" when the city rolls out a new ticket policy in a few weeks, seeking to cut down on the hordes of visitors who descend on its canalled streets every summer.
French court to issue verdict over 2018 Christmas market attack
A French court will deliver its verdict Thursday for four men charged in connection with the 2018 Christmas market attack in France's eastern city of Strasbourg, which left five people dead and 11 wounded.
Dozens arrested after fans and police clash at Croatia Cup semi-finals
More than 50 people were arrested and 17 police officers injured when football fans clashed with authorities after a match in Croatia's coastal town of Split, officials said Thursday.
Born to help: Syria bikers deliver Ramadan meals
Every evening during Ramadan, members of a motorbike club zip down the streets of Damascus to deliver meals to those in need during the Muslim holy month.
Families shelter in tents as rescuers seek people cut off by Taiwan quake
Relief workers set aside stuffed toys, blankets and baby formula for families sheltering Thursday in an elementary school in Hualien, the epicentre of Taiwan's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century.
Taiwan rescuers try to reach scores trapped in tunnels after quake
Taiwan rescuers worked Thursday to reach scores of people trapped in highway tunnels as engineers began a massive clear-up operation a day after the island's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century.
Helicopter plucks miners to safety as Taiwan searches for missing after quake
A helicopter plucked six miners to safety from a Taiwan quarry Thursday as rescuers worked to free scores of people trapped in highway tunnels after the island's biggest earthquake in a quarter of a century.
The Crookie: the French pastry craze that took over TikTok
A bemused Paris bakery owner has been besieged by smartphone-wielding youngsters over the past year, keen to snap themselves with the latest pastry craze: the crookie.
Online hate sows Muslim fears as India votes
After his brother was murdered in anti-Muslim riots, Pervez Qureshi watched the videos he believes incited the killers, part of a wave of hatred being fomented on social media ahead of India's elections.
Despite talks and truces, Colombia armed clashes worsen: Red Cross
Clashes between armed groups in Colombia have intensified and civilians are "paying the price", despite a variety of peace talks and ceasefires implemented by the government, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Wednesday.
Nine dead, over 1,000 injured in Taiwan's strongest quake in decades
At least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings as far as Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
Spring snow storm batters Swedish drivers and government
The Swedish government faced heavy criticism Wednesday after heavy snowfall caused traffic chaos across southern Sweden leaving some motorists stuck for more than 10 hours.
HRW says Panama, Colombia failing to protect migrants in jungle
Human Rights Watch on Wednesday accused Colombia and Panama of failing to do enough to protect hundreds of thousands of US-bound migrants crossing the dense, lawless jungle between the two countries.
US prisoners sue to see April 8 solar eclipse
Six US prisoners have sued authorities to be allowed to see the year's biggest astronomic event, a total solar eclipse on April 8.
Nine dead, more than 1,000 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years
At least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
Uganda court rejects challenge to harsh anti-gay law
Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to scrap a controversial anti-gay law that is considered one of the toughest in the world.
Zimbabwe declares El Nino drought a national disaster
Zimbabwe declared drought a national disaster on Wednesday, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying the country needed $2 billion in aid to help millions of people who are going hungry.
Nine dead, 900 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years
At least nine people were killed and more than 900 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
Rubiales arrested at airport over alleged federation graft scandal
Spanish police on Wednesday briefly arrested disgraced ex-football chief Luis Rubiales Wednesday in connection with an alleged graft scandal at the RFEF football federation when he was president.
Nine dead, hundreds injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years
At least nine people were killed and more than 800 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
Day of mourning in Finland after school shooting death
Flags in Finland flew at half-mast on Wednesday as the country mourned the killing of a 12-year-old by a classmate who opened fire and seriously injured two others.
Seven dead, hundreds injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years
At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
Peru's PM seeks confidence vote as Rolexgate scandal rages
Peru's embattled government will on Wednesday ask Congress for a vote of confidence that collides with its umpteenth scandal: how the president came to own a collection of pricey Rolex watches and jewelry.
Video shows California police shooting teen they were supposed to rescue
Newly released video shows US police shooting dead a kidnapped teenage girl they had been tasked with rescuing, in a chaotic incident on a busy California highway.