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CK Hutchison begins arbitration against Panama over annulled canal contract

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison said in a statement Tuesday it has initiated international arbitration against Panama, after a ruling by the country's top court annulled a concession allowing it to operate ports at the Panama Canal.

'Unprecedented mass killing': NGOs battle to quantify Iran crackdown scale

When the first pieces of information circumvented a near-total blackout during Iran's protests last month, rights defender Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam was already ready to say the scale of the crackdown was "unbelievable".

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Vietnam jails 23 people over rare earths exploitation

A Vietnamese court on Wednesday jailed 23 officials and business people over the illegal exploitation and export of rare earths.

Macron party backs banning hijab in public spaces for under 15s

French President Emmanuel Macron's political party wants to ban minors under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in public, with the government set to review a report Wednesday on the spread of "political Islamism" in France.

Cyberattack costs UK retailer Marks & Spencer £300 mn

British clothes-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer on Wednesday said a cyberattack disrupting its online service is set to last through to July and hit group profit by around £300 million ($404 million).

Flood victims stranded on roofs as downpours lash eastern Australia

Fast-moving floodwaters rose Wednesday in eastern Australia, inundating homes and leaving residents stranded on their roofs overnight, as authorities warned more rain was expected in coming days.

High-flying young electricians wire UK energy switch

Perched 45 metres (148 feet) high, young apprentice electricians replace a connection atop a pylon. In the UK, National Grid recruitment is at full power as its electricity network adapts for renewables.

Pet Diets Are Quietly Contributing to Climate Change - but There's a Simple Fix

A new study has revealed that conventional meat-based pet food carries a largely unrecognized environmental cost - contributing significantly to land use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and climate breakdown. The review, just published, found that pet food production is closely tied to the livestock industry, which is responsible for at least one-fifth of annual global GHG emissions.

Mother of Combs's ex Cassie testifies at music mogul's trial

The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs's ex-partner Cassie testified Tuesday about threats and violence experienced by her daughter during her decade-long relationship with the music mogul.

Women's Champions League trophy recovered by police after theft

Portuguese police announced Tuesday the recovery of the Women's Champions League trophy after it was stolen from the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, which will host the upcoming final between holders Barcelona and Arsenal.

Family mourns Mexican naval cadet killed in New York bridge crash

The father of one of two Mexican cadets killed when a naval sailing ship crashed into New York's Brooklyn Bridge paid tribute to his daughter as a "wonderful" person Tuesday.

Chess great Carlsen held to draw by 143,000 players

Chess legend Magnus Carlsen, considered one of the best players in history, has been held to a draw by a team of 143,000 opponents in an online match.

Germany reports 40% jump in politically motivated crime

Germany saw a 40 percent jump in politically motivated crime last year, official data showed Tuesday, with the federal police chief warning of a growing "radicalisation in society".

Mother of jailed Egyptian-UK activist returns to full hunger strike

The mother of jailed Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah announced on Tuesday that she was returning to a full hunger strike to protest against her son's lengthy imprisonment in Egypt.

Gazan twins in Cannes warn 'nothing left' of homeland

Twin Gazan filmmakers Arab and Tarzan Nasser said they never thought the title of their new film "Once Upon A Time In Gaza" would have such heartbreaking resonance.

Brazil's ousted football president paves way for succession

Ednaldo Rodrigues, the deposed former president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), withdrew his appeal Monday to Brazil's Supreme Court seeking to overturn his ousting, clearing the way for his successor in upcoming elections.

Trump signs bill outlawing 'revenge porn'

US President Donald Trump signed a bill on Monday making it a federal crime to post "revenge porn" -- whether it is real or generated by artificial intelligence.

Top Brazil court hears landmark Bolsonaro coup case

Brazil's Supreme Court began on Monday hearing testimony from key witnesses in the landmark trial of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of trying to stage a coup.

Prosecutors focus on pattern of violence as Sean Combs trial continues

Prosecutors trying the case of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Monday began questioning witnesses to his alleged pattern of violence including the music mogul's ex-girlfriend's one-time best friend.

US top court allows lifting of legal protections for Venezuelans

The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration on Monday to end legal protections that have shielded some 350,000 Venezuelans from potential deportation.

Bolsonaro's trial on coup charges to begin in Brazil

The trial of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro on charges of planning a coup d'etat will open Monday afternoon as the nation's Supreme Court hears from key witnesses, with the far-right politician potentially facing decades in prison.

Tanzania opposition leader defiant at treason trial

Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu vowed to keep fighting on Monday as he appeared in court on a treason charge that carries a potential death penalty.

ICJ backs E.Guinea in spat with Gabon over oil-rich islands

The top United Nations court on Monday sided with Equatorial Guinea in a decades-long dispute with Gabon over three tiny islands in potentially oil-rich waters.

UK man gets two-year suspended term for gold toilet theft

A 37-year-old man was given a suspended two-year jail term Monday for his role in stealing a £4.5 million ($6 million) solid-gold toilet from a stately English home.

Pope meets Vance ahead of Ukraine ceasefire push

Pope Leo XIV received US Vice President JD Vance and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican Monday, ahead of a US-led push to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

UK forges new ties with EU in post-Brexit era

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed a new partnership with the EU on Monday, forged at a landmark summit and opening a new chapter in ties after Britain's acrimonious exit from the bloc five years ago.

Guinness maker Diageo cuts costs, eyes US tariff hit

Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Smirnoff vodka, said Monday it would cut costs to reduce debt, as the British group anticipates a hit from US tariffs of $150 million.

Paris airport chaos to enter second day after air traffic breakdown

An air traffic control breakdown at Paris-Orly airport caused the cancellation and delay of hundreds of flights and the aviation aviation authority said the chaos would extend into Monday.

Kenyan presidential candidate and lawyer deported from Tanzania

Martha Karua, a lawyer and presidential candidate in Kenya, said Sunday she had been expelled from Tanzania, where she had been due to attend the trial of a prominent opposition figure facing treason charges.

Hungarians protest 'authoritarian' bill against NGOs, media

Tens of thousands of people protested in Budapest Sunday against a planned law that would allow the government to sanction NGOs and media it deemed a threat to Hungary's sovereignty.

At least 17 killed in India building fire

At least 17 people died after a fire ripped through a building in the Indian city of Hyderabad, local officials said Sunday.

US probes Mexican ship's deadly New York bridge collision

US safety officials launched a probe Sunday after a 150-foot tall Mexican sailing ship crashed into New York's iconic Brooklyn Bridge, snapping its masts and killing two crew members.

Pope Leo XIV warns against exploitation at inaugural mass

Pope Leo XIV set the tone for his papacy on Sunday with a call to stop exploiting nature and marginalising the poor at a mass attended by world dignitaries including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President JD Vance.

Kenyan politician, lawyer for Tanzania opposition leader arrested

Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua, a presidential candidate who also represents opposition figures on trial in neighbouring countries, was arrested in Tanzania on Sunday, a spokesperson told AFP.

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