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Trapped: Soaring fuel costs hurt Maine lobster industry before midterms

Lobsterman Steve Train starts every workday before dawn about $1,000 in the hole, a hike in expenses driven by soaring fuel costs that are hammering Maine's flagship maritime industry ahead of US midterm elections.

Rescuers search for seven people in Nairobi building collapse

Rescuers were searching for seven people feared trapped after a multi-storey building under construction collapsed in Kenya's capital on Friday, the interior minister said.

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Too small for fries: drought shrinks Belgian potatoes

Mathieu Comijn inspected rows of potatoes in a field of cracked earth and browned leaves, pulling from the ground tubers barely the size of ping-pong balls.

Fave or flop? A guide to gauging video game success

The video game industry is notoriously tight-lipped about its numbers, filled with members-only metrics like wishlists, pre-orders and player numbers, so it can be hard to know which games have actually proven popular and turned a profit.

World must rein in autonomous weapons: UN, Red Cross

The United Nations and the Red Cross warned Tuesday that the world is "dangerously close" to a future where so-called "killer robots" could target humans, and issued an urgent appeal for international regulation of autonomous weapons.

Ruben Dias Romance Rumors Sparked by Model Valentina Best's Social Media Posts

Romance rumors have emerged surrounding Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias following social media posts by model Valentina Best. Fans identified the interior of Dias’s £4 million Cheshire home in the footage, reigniting speculation about the footballer's personal life just months after his amicable split from presenter Maya Jama.

Europe's gaming bash kicks off as industry eyes 'Grand Theft' boost

Europe's biggest video games show Gamescom opens its doors Tuesday in Cologne with the industry hoping that the coming blockbuster "Grand Theft Auto VI" can provide a much-needed boost, as studios cut jobs amid fierce competition.

'Traumatic' tornado shatters French village

Two people were in critical condition and thousands of households were without power on Tuesday after a "tornado of severe intensity" wreaked havoc in southern France, officials said.

US delays Lockerbie bombing trial over new evidence

A US federal judge postponed on Monday the trial of a Libyan man accused of making the bomb that destroyed a Pan Am flight over Scotland in 1988, killing 270 people, citing new evidence.

Rohingya refugees protest dire conditions in Bangladesh camps

Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh's sprawling camps protested against dire conditions on Tuesday, as they marked nine years since a military crackdown drove them out of neighbouring Myanmar.

Lego net profit up 32% in first half, 'stronger than expected': CEO to AFP

Lego, the world's biggest toy maker by revenue, posted "stronger than expected" earnings for the first half of the year, its chief executive told AFP, with net profit rising 32 percent.

Trees 'giving up': climate change hammers historic English gardens

At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burnt beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century.

Tens of thousands flee fire near US city of Reno

Tens of thousands of people looked set to spend another night away from home Monday as a wind-driven fire bore down on the western US city of Reno.

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, rescinding a decades-old designation that came with severe economic restrictions and marking another step in warming ties between the countries.

Despair and anger in Conakry after deadly landfill collapse

Abou Hamza, an outraged resident of the Dar es Salam neighbourhood of Conakry where a landfill collapse killed 30 people over the weekend, said that locals had tried to warn Guinea's authorities about the danger.

Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over Khan health care

A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan's government Sunday regarding the health care of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan.

'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight

Dressed as his favourite superhero, Indonesian teenager Rudiyansah walks along a charred landscape, helping douse wildfires that have razed large parts of Borneo island.

South Korean survivor fights for workplace harassment 'justice'

Kept in the dark after reporting her boss for harassment, South Korean advocate Baek Song-yi is now campaigning for survivors' right to know how their bullies were disciplined.

Swedish police identify 17-year-old girl as victim in school sword attack

Swedish police revealed that a 17-year-old student was the fatal victim of a sword attack at a high school where widespread tributes were paid to her Saturday.

Pope Leo calls for courage in Rimini visit after stop in tiny San Marino

Pope Leo XIV visited the tiny republic of San Marino Saturday and later the Italian seaside resort of Rimini, where he exhorted attendees of an influential cultural and political event to be "courageous pioneers" in fighting inequality and poverty.

Indonesia deploys hundreds of soldiers to tackle Borneo fires

Indonesia is deploying an additional 1,500 soldiers to Borneo, an official said Saturday, to help tackle wildfires that have burned through swathes of the island and created thick smog choking some areas.

Pope visits San Marino, before addressing Italian political gathering

Pope Leo XIV arrived Saturday in the tiny republic of San Marino ahead of an address to a cultural and political event organised by an influential Catholic group at the Italian seaside resort of Rimini.

At least 2 teens seriously wounded in sword attack at Swedish school

At least two teenagers were seriously wounded after a sword-wielding attacker entered a high school in central Sweden, authorities said, while media reported the perpetrator had been shot by police.

Popular forest near Paris to reopen after wildfire

A hugely popular forest outside Paris is to reopen to the public this weekend after being partially ravaged by a wildfire in July, a local official said on Friday.

Judge allows UK rugby brain injury court case to continue to trial

A legal case involving hundreds of former rugby players who allege they suffered brain injuries during their careers can proceed to trial, a judge ruled Friday.

Pope to visit San Marino, address Italian political event

Pope Leo XIV will travel to the tiny republic of San Marino on Saturday before attending a cultural and political event organised by an influential Catholic group at an Italian seaside resort.

Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show

Japan's justice ministry said Friday it will cancel a collaboration with a controversial Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents, following backlash against what some called the glorification of crimes.

US-sanctioned ICC head warns against 'demise of international rule of law'

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan warned on Friday against "the demise of international rule of law" after the United States targeted her with sanctions.

Djibouti football federation accused of misusing funds

The tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti is embroiled in a football corruption row after a government audit accused its federation, largely funded by FIFA, of favouritism and inadequate competitive bidding.

Australia charges man with trying to pass Ukraine military intel to Russia

Australian police charged a man with foreign interference on Friday for allegedly seeking to pass intelligence about Ukrainian military activities to Russia.

Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion

A Hong Kong court convicted two activists who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown of "incitement to subversion" on Friday, with rights groups condemning the silencing of free speech.

The Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted in national security trial

A Hong Kong court found two pro-democracy activists who organised annual vigils to mark China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown guilty of "incitement to subversion" on Friday.

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists found guilty of inciting subversion

A Hong Kong court found on Friday two activists, who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, guilty of "incitement to subversion".

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of inciting subversion