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Tesla, BMW take EU to court over China EV tariffs

Elon Musk's Tesla and German auto giant BMW have challenged EU import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles at the bloc's top court, the European Commission said Monday.

Two Iranian dissidents at 'imminent risk' of execution: activists

Two Iranian men convicted of membership of the People's Mujahedin opposition group, outlawed by the Islamic republic, are at imminent risk of execution after being transferred to a different prison, the organisation and activists said on Monday.

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Woman wins civil damages claim against MMA star Conor McGregor over rape accusation

A woman on Friday won a civil court damages claim against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor over her allegation that he raped her in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

Kenya knew about arrest of opposition figure: Uganda govt

The arrest of a Ugandan opposition figure in Kenya was carried out with Nairobi's knowledge, a Ugandan government spokesperson told AFP Friday.

Investors seek 750 mn euros in damages over Wirecard collapse

A lawsuit by Wirecard investors claiming 750 million euros ($780 million) in compensation over the German payment company's collapse in a 2020 fraud scandal had its first hearing on Friday.

Hong Kong seniors celebrate life with mass marriage vow renewal

Rowdy cheers spilled from a Hong Kong banquet hall hosting a mass wedding party, as one of the 20 elderly couples renewing their vows coquettishly shared a strawberry marshmallow mouth-to-mouth.

Panama says jungle crossing of US-bound migrants down nearly 40%

The number of US-bound migrants passing through the Darien jungle has fallen by 39 percent so far this year, with a total of 294,000 attempting the dangerous journey since January, Panama's president said Thursday.

Israel anger over ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, ex-minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the International Criminal Court as "anti-Semitic" on Thursday afer it issued arrest warrants for him and his former defence minister, vowing it would not deter him from defending Israel.

Palestinians welcome ICC arrest warrants for Israeli officials

The Palestinian Authority and militant group Hamas both welcomed the International Criminal Court's arrests warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister over the Gaza war.

UK sanctions Angola's Isabel dos Santos in graft crackdown

The UK government on Thursday announced sanctions on Angola's Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire businesswoman and daughter of the country's former president, as part of a new anti-corruption drive.

Spain holds 1st talks with Palestinian govt since recognising state

The Spanish and Palestinian prime ministers signed four agreements on Thursday at an intergovernmental meeting in Madrid, the first since Spain officially recognised the state of Palestine in May.

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif

The International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as Hamas's military chief Mohammed Deif.

Minister among 11 held over Serbia station collapse

A former Serbian government minister and 10 others were arrested Thursday over the deadly collapse of a train station roof three weeks ago in which 15 people died.

Nationalist raves galvanise traumatised Ukrainian youth

At a rave in a former silk factory in Kyiv, Bogdana Lukyanchuk was out partying for the first time since her father was killed fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.

India's Adani says US charges 'baseless', opposition demand arrest

India's Adani Group on Thursday called US charges that their billionaire tycoon founder Gautam Adani had paid more than $250 million in bribes "baseless", as the opposition leader demanded his arrest.

Philippine woman saved from death row 'elated'

A Philippine woman sentenced to death in Indonesia on drug charges said Thursday that she was "elated" to be returning home, after a deal brokered between the two nations.

US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant.

Screen to reality: South Korea targets K-pop, K-drama tourism boom

Deep in South Korea's hinterlands lies a perfect replica of 1900s Seoul: welcome to Sunshine Land, the latest K-drama theme park to cash in on booming K-culture tourism.

Make food not war: Ukrainian chefs train in France

Vitaliy Aheyev from Ukraine was discharged from the army after being shot in the stomach and the leg in the war with Russia and spending 10 months in captivity.

neurocare Group AG Welcomes Kevin Reeder as Chief Financial Officer

neurocare group AG, a best practice platform for mental health and performance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Reeder as Chief Financial Officer of the company, from January 1st 2025.

US House speaker backs bathroom ban for first openly trans member

The Republican speaker of the US House of Representatives voiced support Wednesday for banning a newly elected transgender woman from using women's restrooms in the legislature.

Argentine farmer sentenced for killing penguin chicks

An Argentine farmer was given a three-year prison sentence for animal cruelty Wednesday, likely to be commuted, after being found guilty of killing over 100 Patagonian penguin chicks.

Indian magnate Gautam Adani charged in US over massive bribery scheme

Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani has been charged with paying hundreds of millions of dollars of bribes and hiding the payments from investors, US prosecutors said on Wednesday.

At least 150 people killed in violence in Haitian capital in past week: UN

Soaring violence in Port-au-Prince since last week has left at least 150 people dead, bringing the number of deaths in Haiti this year to over 4,500, the United Nations said Wednesday.

'Kidnapped' Uganda opposition figure appears in military court

Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared in a military court in Kampala on Wednesday after his reported abduction in neighbouring Kenya at the weekend.

Archbishop of Canterbury to end official duties on January 6

Anglican church leader Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said Wednesday he will step down on January 6 having resigned over a damning report into the church's handling of a serial abuse case.

Johnson & Johnson risks UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim

UK claimants announced Wednesday legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson, alleging that women diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in the company's talcum powder.

Uganda opposition figure Besigye appears in military court

Veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared in a military court in Kampala on Wednesday, accused of seeking to compromise national security, after his reported abduction in neighbouring Kenya at the weekend.

Floods to shave 0.2 percentage points off Spain's growth

The floods which killed 227 people in Spain last month could shave 0.2 percentage points off its economic growth in the final quarter of 2024, the central bank said Wednesday.

'Kidnapped' Uganda opposition figure Besigye appears in military court

Leading Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared in a military court in Kampala on Wednesday after his reported abduction in neighbouring Kenya.

Besigye kidnapping: Uganda president's doctor turned rival

Leading Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been arrested multiple times, pepper-sprayed, faced spurious charges of rape and treason, and once fled the country in fear of his life.

ICC to sentence Timbuktu war criminal

The International Criminal Court will Wednesday sentence a jihadist police chief for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during a reign of terror in the fabled Malian city of Timbuktu.

Machu Picchu security boosted after visitors spread human ashes

Peruvian authorities said Tuesday they have tightened security at the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu after tourists there were filmed dispersing what were believed to be human ashes.

Strike at French cognac maker Hennessy over measures in China spat

Hundreds of employees of French cognac maker Hennessy, part of the LVMH group luxury empire, went on strike on Tuesday to protest measures the brand plans to employ to circumvent Chinese tariffs imposed in a spat with the EU.

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