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Real Madrid's Asencio wants 'presumption of innocence' in underage sex video case

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio said Thursday a presumption of innocence "must continue to prevail" after he was indicted in a case involving the viewing and distribution of a sexual video involving a minor.

Cannes bars actor accused of rape in new #MeToo policy

The Cannes film festival barred an actor in a prominent French film from the red carpet on Thursday because of sexual assault allegations, unveiling a new policy under pressure from lawmakers and activists.

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France remembers Charlie Hebdo attacks 10 years on

France on Tuesday marked 10 years since an Islamist attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion.

South Korea rival parties form plane crash task force

South Korea's rival parties agreed Tuesday to form a joint task force to probe the recent Jeju Air plane crash that left 179 people dead, as the transport minister offered to resign over the tragedy.

Georgians hold anti-government protest on Orthodox Christmas

Thousands of Georgians marched through the streets of Tbilisi late on Monday on Orthodox Christmas Eve, gathering in front of parliament for a 40th day of anti-government demonstrations.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 95 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 95 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

S. Korea rival parties form plane crash task force despite political turmoil

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties agreed on Tuesday to form a joint parliamentary task force to probe the recent Jeju Air plane crash that left 179 people dead.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 53 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A devastating earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 53 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

Quake in China's Tibet kills 32 with tremors felt in Nepal, India

A powerful earthquake in China's remote Tibet region killed at least 32 people and collapsed "many buildings" on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal's capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

Judge rejects Trump request to delay hush money sentencing

A New York judge on Monday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's request to delay sentencing set for later this week in his hush money case.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spends final day in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby on Monday spent his final day as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faces final day in role

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will officially step down on Monday as leader of the world's Anglicans, nearly two months after resigning over failures in the Church of England's handling of a serial abuse case.

New Orleans attacker had recorded street using Meta glasses: FBI

The man accused of the ramming attack that killed 14 revelers on a crowded New Orleans street had earlier visited the city on apparent reconnaissance missions, once recording the location using camera-equipped glasses, investigators said Sunday.

Albanian Orthodox archbishop in critical condition

The head of the Albanian Orthodox Church, who was airlifted to a hospital in Athens due to complications from a virus, is in a critical condition, the Evangelismos hospital said Sunday.

Red Cross says determining fate of Syria's missing 'huge challenge'

Determining the fate of those who went missing during Syria's civil war will be a massive task likely to take years, the president of the International Committee for the Red Cross said.

South Koreans protest in snow as Yoon arrest deadline nears

Thousands of South Korean protesters braved a snowstorm Sunday over suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol who was still resisting arrest over a failed martial law bid less than 48 hours before the warrant expires.

Judge to sentence Trump before inauguration in hush money case

The New York judge presiding over President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case on Friday set sentencing for 10 days before his January 20 inauguration and said he was not inclined to impose jail time.

French police to face trial for 'suffocating' death

Three police officers will be tried in Paris for the involuntary homicide of a man who repeatedly said "I'm suffocating" during his arrest in January 2020, a source close to the case told AFP Friday.

South Korean investigators abandon arrest of President Yoon

South Korean investigators abandoned their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence on Friday over a failed martial law bid, citing safety concerns after a standoff with his security team.

South Korea begins lifting Jeju Air wreckage after fatal crash

South Korean investigators on Friday began lifting the wreckage of the Jeju Air plane that crashed five days ago, killing 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil, AFP reporters saw.

South Korea investigators call off arrest of President Yoon

South Korean investigators called off their attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday over a failed martial law bid, citing safety concerns after a standoff with his security team.

South Korea to lift Jeju Air plane tail after fatal crash

South Korea was set Friday to move the tail section of the Jeju Air plane that crashed last week, killing 179 people in the worst aviation disaster on its soil, officials said.

US court blocks Biden-era net neutrality rules

A federal appeals court on Thursday ruled that US regulators overstepped their authority by reinstating "net neutrality" rules governing internet service providers, dealing a blow to the Biden administration.

Iran artist's vision for culture hub enlivens rustic district

In the winding alleys of southern Iran, artist Adel Yazdi has taken it upon himself to turn his rustic old neighbourhood into a cultural and tourist hub through vibrant paintings and carved relief faces.

South Korea investigators in standoff to arrest President Yoon

South Korean investigators sought to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Friday over a failed martial bid, but local media reported security forces were blocking their attempts.

Vegas Tesla blast suspect's motive unknown as death ruled suicide

The decorated US special forces soldier who blew up a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas shot himself in the head before the blast, authorities said Thursday, adding that his motivation was still "unknown."

Apple agrees to $95 mn deal to settle Siri eavesdropping suit

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing its digital assistant Siri of listening in on users' private conversations.

South Korea investigators attempt to arrest President Yoon

South Korean investigators entered the presidential residence early Friday seeking to arrest Yoon Suk Yeol, with the impeached leader's die-hard supporters massing outside to protect him, AFP reporters saw.

Tears, tourism on Bourbon Street after US terror nightmare

Thirty-six hours after New Orleans was rocked by a terror attack, bar worker Samantha Petry wiped her tears and placed flowers Thursday on Bourbon Street, which reopened with few hints of the trauma inflicted on the iconic nightlife hub.

Extradited SKorean crypto 'genius' in court to face US charges

The South Korean co-founder of Terraform Labs appeared in a New York court on Thursday to face fraud charges stemming from the multi-billion-dollar collapse of his cryptocurrency company.

Venezuela offers $100,000 reward for exiled opposition candidate

Venezuelan authorities announced Thursday they are offering $100,000 for information leading to the capture of opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who has left exile in Spain and is on his way to Argentina.

South Korea investigators arrive to attempt to arrest president

South Korean investigators arrived outside the presidential residence early Friday seeking to arrest Yoon Suk Yeol, with the impeached leader's die-hard supporters massing outside to protect him, AFP reporters saw.

Vegas Tesla blast suspect shot himself in head: officials

The decorated US special forces soldier who blew up a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas apparently shot himself in the head before the blast, authorities said Thursday, adding that his motivation was still "unknown."

UN experts slam Israel's 'blatant assault' on health rights in Gaza

UN experts on Thursday denounced Israel's raid on an embattled hospital in northern Gaza, demanding an end to the "blatant assault" on health rights in the besieged Palestinian territory.

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