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Witness in South Africa justice-system crimes probe shot dead

A witness in a high-profile inquiry into crime and corruption in South Africa's justice system was gunned down late on Friday, just weeks after implicating a municipal police chief, investigators said.

10 university students die in Peru restaurant fire

Ten university students died and three were injured in a restaurant fire in southeastern Peru as they gathered for a birthday celebration, police said Friday.

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Magnus Carlsen and chess federation agree on new world championship

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but on Wednesday both backed a new world championship concept that sets the stage for the Norwegian's return.

Pokemon brushes up decades-old formula with 'Legends: Z-A'

New challenges will test Pokemon trainers' reactions in their virtual beast battles, as the near-30-year-old saga's latest instalment hits Nintendo consoles on Thursday.

Kenya opposition leader Raila Odinga dies, sparking emotion, uncertainty

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, a "towering statesman" over decades of upheaval, died at the age of 80 on Wednesday during a health visit to India -- a political earthquake that leaves the east African nation on an uncertain path.

One dead, several injured in explosion at busy Ecuador shopping center

One person was killed and several more were injured in an explosion Tuesday at a busy shopping center in the port city of Guayaquil, local authorities said, as Ecuador grapples with a surge of violence related to the Latin American drug trade.

US indicts Cambodian tycoon over $15bn crypto scam empire

US authorities on Tuesday unsealed an indictment against Chen Zhi, a UK-Cambodian businessman accused of running forced labor camps in Cambodia where trafficked workers carried out cryptocurrency fraud schemes that netted billions of dollars.

Survivors in flood-hit Mexico need food, fear more landslides

Cira Gonzalez survived a landslide that struck last week but fears her house could still collapse at any moment following torrential rains that have left 129 people dead or missing in Mexico.

Bangladesh factory blaze kills at least 16: fire official

At least 16 people were killed Tuesday when a fire tore through a chemical and garments factory in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, officials said.

Fallen Austrian property tycoon Benko goes on trial over fraud charges

Fallen Austrian property tycoon Rene Benko pleaded not guilty Tuesday to alleged fraud, the first charges in a wide-ranging investigation into the insolvency of his former real estate empire.

Ex-Premier League referee Coote admits making indecent image of child

Former Premier League referee David Coote on Tuesday pleaded guilty to making an indecent image of a child.

At least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico floods

Rescuers scrambled Monday to reach people cut off by devastating floods that have claimed 64 lives in central and eastern Mexico, with another 65 reported missing.

Polaris Renewable Energy Announces New Credit Facility, Executive Enhancements & Q3-25 Earnings Conference Call

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a US$3.5 Million Working Capital & a US$10.0 Million Letter of Credit Facility (the Facility) with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and the Export Development Canada (EDC). The Facility will enhance Polaris' liquidity as it continues to work towards growing its current footprint in Latin America and the Caribbean. CIBC has been the lead Banker for Polaris in Canada since 2015, while the EDC has also supported the Company in the past with similar facilities.

Two men charged with prison murder of Lostprophets singer

Two men appeared in court Monday charged with the murder of Lostprophets rocker Ian Watkins in the jail where he was serving a 29-year sentence for child sex crimes.

'I know it's immoral': Child workers still common in Pakistan

From the age of 10, Amina has been scrubbing, sweeping and cooking in a middle-class home in Pakistan's megacity of Karachi.

Massive UK dieselgate lawsuit reaches court

A trial involving five major carmakers opens at London's High Court Monday, marking the latest chapter of the dieselgate emissions scandal that has rocked the auto industry for a decade.

At least 41 dead in Mexico floods

Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 41 people in Mexico in recent days and left behind a trail of destruction, the government said Saturday.

Palestinians find Gaza City in ruins, Hamas to start releasing hostages Monday

Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians returned to a devastated Gaza City on Saturday, as Hamas said it would start releasing Israeli hostages on Monday morning as part of the first phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan.

At least 37 dead in Mexico floods

Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in Mexico in recent days and left behind a trail of destruction, the government said Saturday.

Covid virus changes sperm in mice, may raise anxiety in offspring: study

Covid-19 infection causes changes to sperm in mice that may increase anxiety in their offspring, a study released Saturday said, suggesting the pandemic's possibly long-lasting effects on future generations.

Mexico heavy rains kill at least 28

Floods caused by torrential rains have killed at least 28 people in Mexico this week and left behind a trail of destruction, local authorities across the country said Friday.

Questions loom over Albania's forests after devastating fires

As Albania recovers from a summer of devastating wildfires, locals and experts are eyeing a long road back to save its shrinking forests from intensifying disasters.

Philippines begins clean-up after powerful twin quakes

Dazed survivors of a pair of major earthquakes in the southern Philippines awoke on Saturday to scenes of devastation, after hundreds of aftershocks rocked the region overnight.

Eight killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines

Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least eight people and triggering tsunami warnings.

Seven killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines

Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least seven people and triggering tsunami warnings.

UN calls on Madagascar to avoid unnecessary force against protesters

The United Nations on Friday called on Madagascar authorities to avoid unnecessary force against protesters, a day after clashes with police at a youth-led rally in the capital, where deadly unrest has rumbled for two weeks.

Six killed as strong quakes strike southern Philippines

Two powerful quakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people and triggering tsunami warnings.

Six killed as major quake strikes southern Philippines

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least six people and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted.

Two killed as major quake strikes southern Philippines

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least two people dead and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted.

One killed as major quake strikes southern Philippines

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least one person and triggering regional tsunami warnings that were later lifted.

Major quake strikes off southern Philippines

A powerful magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings in the Asian nation as well as neighbouring Indonesia and Palau.

TripGift(R) Unlocks Glocal Bucket List' Dreams With Launch of New Destination Gift Card SKUs and Marketplaces for Cities, Destinations and Experiences

Travel Commerce Innovation Winner delivers New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris, Dubai, Tokyo Destination Marketplaces and Bucket List Experience Packages in 103 currencies.

Michelin Guide gets an appetite beyond restaurants

France's famed Michelin Guide, a reference for fine dining for more than a century, is expanding into hotel and wine recommendations as it aims to become a global lifestyle brand.

Suspect in US court months after deadly Los Angeles fire

A man suspected of deliberately causing one of the deadliest fires in US history appeared in court Wednesday charged with sparking a blaze that tore through Los Angeles in January.

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