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Blogs to Bluesky: social media shifts responses after 2004 tsunami

The world's deadliest tsunami hit nations around the Indian Ocean two decades ago before social media platforms flourished, but they have since transformed how we understand and respond to disasters -- from finding the missing to swift crowdfunding.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, spewing columns of lava

One of the world's most active volcanoes sprang into life again Monday, spewing columns of lava 80 meters (260 feet) above Hawaii, US vulcanologists said.

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England won't 'shy away' from human rights issues in Qatar: Kane

England captain Harry Kane said the Three Lions will use their platform to raise awareness of human rights issues at the World Cup in Qatar later this year.

Ukraine prosecutor probes war crimes in fog of war

US President Joe Biden has called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "war criminal". But it is the job of Iryna Venediktova, Ukraine's prosecutor general, to make the case.

France's Zemmour faces suit over denial of Nazi anti-gay crimes

French far-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour is being targeted with legal action by gay rights groups, who say he denied that homosexuals were rounded up and deported during the Nazi occupation of France in World War II.

Settling Albania's 'hero' police dogs into retirement

After years of sniffing out illicit cash in Albanian airports, German shepherd Konti has a lot to look forward to in retirement. He will enjoy it by the side of his partner in fighting crime, his handler Ilir Balla.

Recovery of crashed China Eastern jet hampered by heavy rain

Heavy rains on Wednesday hampered the recovery of a China Eastern jet that nosedived into a mountain with 132 passengers onboard, a disaster that has mystified crash investigators who are yet to locate the black boxes.

6.7-magnitude quake rattles Taiwan, injures one

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan early Wednesday rattled buildings and roused people from their sleep, leaving one injured and causing a half-constructed bridge in the island's east to collapse.

WikiLeaks' Assange to marry in prison

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his fiancee Stella Moris get married on Wednesday, at the high-security London prison where he is being held during his extradition case.

Michelin fetes 'resilient' French cuisine but calls for more women

The Michelin Guide launched its 2022 edition on Tuesday, celebrating the resilience of the French food industry after two difficult years of pandemic, but calling for more women chefs.

Bolsonaro accused of favoring Evangelical ministers

Brazilian opposition lawmakers called Tuesday for an investigation of President Jair Bolsonaro and his education minister over accusations they inappropriately channeled federal funds to the political allies of two influential Evangelical ministers.

UK prosecutors hail latest conviction over Vietnamese migrant deaths

British prosecutors on Tuesday hailed another conviction resulting from a years-long probe into a people smuggling operation that led to the deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in horrific conditions inside a lorry.

Theranos deputy's fraud trial opens in Silicon Valley

A top aide and ex-boyfriend of fallen Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes went on trial Tuesday in California, with prosecutors arguing Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani was equally responsible for the massive fraud at the startup.

UK court told Becker 'deliberately withholding' trophies

Former Wimbledon champion Boris Becker is deliberately withholding the trophies from his glittering tennis career, a London court was told on Tuesday.

Miami Beach slaps curfew on spring break after shootings

The US city of Miami Beach has declared a state of emergency and will impose a curfew this weekend to stem a wave of violence linked to the influx of revellers to Florida for spring break.

Russian opposition leader Navalny sentenced to 9 years in jail

A Russian court Tuesday found jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny guilty of additional charges of embezzlement and contempt of court and sentenced him to nine years in prison as Moscow seeks to wipe out remaining pockets of dissent.

Police seek motive in deadly Sweden school attack

Police in Sweden were Tuesday attempting to determine why an 18-year-old student allegedly killed two teachers at a high school a day earlier in an attack that has shaken the country.

Elon Musk to hand over first 'made in Germany' Teslas

US electric car pioneer Tesla will on Tuesday inaugurate its new "gigafactory" near Berlin, with CEO Elon Musk flying in to present customers with the first Model Y vehicles made in Europe.

Hong Kong martial arts teacher charged over sedition, weapons

A Hong Kong martial arts coach accused of running an armed separatist movement with his assistant has been charged with sedition, police said Tuesday, after a raid that seized weapons including crossbows and machetes.

Chinese recovery teams sift debris of crashed China Eastern jet

Chinese recovery teams on Tuesday picked through the debris of a crashed China Eastern jet after it inexplicably plummeted from the sky into a mountainside with 132 people on board.

Chinese recovery teams comb debris of crashed passenger jet

Chinese recovery teams on Tuesday picked through the debris of a crashed China Eastern jet after it inexplicably plummeted from the sky into a mountainside with 132 people on board.

Pakistan's Khan to trumpet Islamic credentials as home fires burn

Foreign ministers of Muslim nations gather in Pakistan Tuesday as the country's leader trumpets his achievement of getting Islamophobia recognised at the United Nations while at the same time battling the most serious challenge to his rule in four years.

Two die in Swedish school attack, student suspected: police

Two women died after being stabbed at a high school in southern Sweden on Monday, police said, adding that an 18-year-old student had been arrested.

Strasbourg cathedral loses famed 'green ray,' to fans' chagrin

The stained glass at a cathedral in eastern France will no longer produce a distinctive green ray seen just twice a year, on the spring and autumn equinoxes, after the precise pane was replaced during a recent renovation.

Guatemalan anti-graft judge quits over 'pressure and threats'

Guatemalan anti-corruption judge Erika Aifan said on Monday she had resigned out of fear for her life following "pressure and threats."

First Black woman eyed for US Supreme Court vows to uphold democracy

US Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson vowed Monday to defend the "grand experiment of American democracy" as she launched a historic bid to be the first Black woman on the nation's highest judicial bench.

Senators spar over first Black woman for US Supreme Court

Senators launched marathon hearings Monday on Ketanji Brown Jackson's bid to be the first Black woman on America's Supreme Court, with opposing sides sparring on her sentencing record as Republicans sought to frame her as soft on crime.

Plane carrying 132 crashes into mountain in southern China

A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed into a remote mountainside in southern China on Monday after dropping thousands of metres in just three minutes, sparking a massive fire on impact.

Russia bans Instagram and Facebook as 'extremist'

A Russian court on Monday banned Facebook and Instagram as "extremist", part of sweeping efforts by Moscow to crack down on social media during the conflict in Ukraine.

Becker on trial accused of failing to hand over trophies to settle debts

A British jury was told to ignore Boris Becker's celebrity status on Monday as the former world number one tennis player faces trial, accused of failing to hand over trophies he won to settle his debts.

Boeing shares tumble after fatal China crash

Boeing shares dove early Monday following the fatal crash of one of its jets in China, where the US aviation giant was poised to soon resume deliveries of the 737 MAX.

US Senate mulls first Black woman for Supreme Court

Marathon confirmation hearings begin Monday for the historic Supreme Court nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the United States.

Plane carrying 132 crashes in China, Xi orders probe

A China Eastern passenger jet carrying 132 people crashed onto a mountainside in southern China on Monday causing a large fire, shortly after losing contact with air traffic control and dropping thousands of metres in just three minutes.

Suspect detained over Paris killing of rugby star Aramburu

A woman suspected of taking part in the killing of former Argentina rugby international Federico Aramburu in Paris was being questioned by police Monday after being arrested late Saturday, sources close to the inquiry said.

Dozens rescued after Indonesian boat carrying migrants sinks: officials

Twenty-six passengers reported missing when a fishing boat carrying undocumented migrant workers sank off the coast of Indonesia have been found alive, some after drifting for two days, officials said Monday.

Becker trial to start as former Wimbledon winner fights to avoid prison

Boris Becker goes on trial in London on Monday over charges relating to his bankruptcy -- the latest twist in the former Wimbledon champion's troubled post-playing career.

Brazil Supreme Court judge lifts ban on messaging app Telegram

The Supreme Court judge who had ordered messaging app Telegram blocked in Brazil reversed the ruling Sunday, after the tech company complied with an earlier decree to make changes to the platform.

Belgium mourns after car kills six in carnival crash

Belgium mourned on Sunday after a car ploughed into a crowd of early morning carnival-goers, killing six people and injuring dozens of others as authorities ruled out an act of terrorism.

Bangladesh launches food subsidies after Ukraine war price spike

Bangladesh launched a nationwide food subsidy programme on Sunday after prices for cooking oil, lentils and other staples shot up in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Six killed in Belgium as car drives into carnival crowd

A car ploughed into a crowd of early morning carnival-goers in Belgium on Sunday, killing six people and injuring dozens of others, authorities said.

Michelin Guide returns to celebrate 'resilient' French food scene

The Michelin Guide launches its 2022 edition on Tuesday, vowing to celebrate the diversity of French cooking and the industry's resilience after two challenging years caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

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