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Hong Kong starts trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to stand trial Monday in Hong Kong, where he faces internationally condemned national security charges that could send him to jail for life.
Serbian populist party looks to extend rule in double-header vote
Serbians headed to the polls Sunday in elections that will likely see President Aleksandar Vucic's populist party extend its rule, as the strongman leader promised stability and vowed to curb inflation after months of protests.
Christmas muted in 'grieving' Bethlehem
Outside Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity in the Palestinian West Bank, the throngs of tourists and pilgrims who normally rub shoulders with costumed Santas and marching bands are missing this year.
Depardieu family denounces 'conspiracy' against French film icon
The family of Gerard Depardieu on Sunday denounced an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, charged with rape and facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.
Serbia votes in double-header elections
Serbians headed to the polls Sunday in elections that will likely see populist President Aleksandar Vucic's ruling party extend its rule, as the strongman promised stability and vowed to curb inflation after months of protests.
British teen Alex Batty arrives in UK 6 years after vanishing
Alex Batty, a British teen who went missing six years ago and was found this week in southwest France, has arrived back in the UK, police said Saturday.
UK teen found in France arrives back in Britain: police
Alex Batty, a British teen who went missing six years ago and was found this week in southwest France, has arrived back in the UK, police said Saturday.
UK teen found in France returning home
Alex Batty, a British teen who went missing six years ago and was found this week in southwest France, boarded a plane home on Saturday, the Toulouse public prosecutor told AFP.
Golden rooster fitted to spire of Paris's Notre Dame cathedral
Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral got a new golden rooster on Saturday, part of its renaissance from the ashes of the 2019 fire that severely damaged it, and ahead of its reopening next year.
Cardinal sentenced to 5.5 years in Vatican fraud trial
A Vatican court on Saturday sentenced a once powerful Italian cardinal to five years and six months in jail for financial crimes at the end of a historic trial.
UK athlete named in probe of disgraced US therapist: report
A male British Olympic athlete is under investigation by anti-doping authorities after being mentioned in court papers linked to the case against US therapist Eric Lira, The Times has reported.
Kuwait emir Sheikh Nawaf dies aged 86
Kuwait saw a quick transition to a new emir on Saturday following the death at 86 of Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah after three years in power.
Historic Vatican fraud trial to deliver its verdict
A Vatican court delivers its verdict on Saturday in a historic trial focused on an opaque London property deal, with a once-powerful cardinal among 10 defendants facing jail for alleged financial crimes.
Venezuelan opposition leader appeals ban on holding public office
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado filed an eleventh-hour court appeal on Friday to overturn a ban on her holding public office, as she seeks to run against President Nicolas Maduro in the 2024 elections.
Ex-Trump lawyer Giuliani ordered to pay $148 mn for defaming poll workers
A jury ordered Donald Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million in damages on Friday for defaming two Georgia poll workers with his false claims they engaged in election fraud.
Depardieu behaviour 'shames France': culture minister
The behaviour of French cinema superstar Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing new scrutiny after sexist comments were broadcast in a television documentary, shames France, the culture minister said on Friday.
Galtier denies 'King Kong' description of player was racist
Former Nice coach Christophe Galtier said Friday via his lawyers that the investigation into claims of harassment and discrimination made against him lacked "impartiality".
Two dead in attempted Channel crossings: French officials
Two migrants died as they attempted to cross the Channel in two separate incidents, French authorities said on Friday.
UK teen missing for years to return home this weekend from France
A British 17-year-old found in France six years after going missing in Spain is to return home to England this weekend, a French deputy prosecutor said on Friday.
US to return stolen Cambodian treasures
The United States handed back more than a dozen valuable antiquities to Cambodia on Friday, a prosecutor said, after they were plundered and illegally trafficked, ending up in a prestigious New York museum.
Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air dominance
Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier.
Turkish Airlines makes huge Airbus order in bid for air supremacy
Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier.
One drowns in new Channel migrant tragedy: French officials
One person drowned and another was seriously hurt overnight Thursday to Friday when a boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach the English coast capsized in the Channel, French maritime authorities said.
Joint plan: Dutch enjoy legal pot trial
Cannabis smokers in two Dutch cities can light up legally for the first time Friday, as authorities roll out a trial that expands the nation's "tolerance" of marijuana to full legality.
One drowned in new Channel migrant disaster: French officials
One person was drowned and another seriously hurt overnight from Thursday to Friday when a boat carrying dozens of migrants trying to reach the English coast capsized in the Channel, French maritime authorities said.
Inflation-hit Serbia heads to polls after months of protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will not be on the ballot in Sunday's parliamentary and local elections, but the contest is nevertheless a referendum on his government amid soaring inflation and months of protests.
Dutch court to rule on export of F-35 parts to Israel
A court in the Netherlands will rule Friday on whether to force the Dutch government to stop supplying parts for F-35 fighter jets being used by Israel over the Gaza Strip.
Guatemala top court to Congress: 'guarantee' Arevalo inauguration
Guatemala's top court on Thursday ordered Congress to "guarantee" the swearing-in of president-elect Bernardo Arevalo, after accepting an appeal against efforts by the prosecutor's office aimed at preventing him from assuming power on January 14.
Dutch growers eye pot of gold as weed test trial rolls out
Ashwin Matai looks proudly at hundreds of his cannabis plants growing under fierce LED lights. From Friday, his prized weed will no longer be illegal in the Netherlands.
Senegal court clears jailed opposition figure for presidential run
A Senegalese judge on Thursday ordered that jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko be reinstated on the electoral roll, clearing the way for him to stand in next year's presidential election.
Kosovo court upholds conviction of rebel commander, reduces jail time
The special Kosovo court in The Hague on Thursday quashed an appeal by a former rebel commander convicted for torture and murder in the tribunal's "landmark" first conviction, but reduced his sentence by four years.
US House to vote on Republican impeachment inquiry against Biden
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on whether to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden based on his son's controversial international dealings -- a move Democrats slammed as purely political.