Rescuers in the northwest Italian city of Genoa continue to search for possible survivors after the dramatic collapse of a motorway bridge. Police say at least 26 people were killed and 15 badly hurt, when dozens of vehicles fell 45m (148ft). Reports say cries can be heard from people trapped in the debris. Twelve people […]
A boy whose remains were found in a remote desert compound in New Mexico died during a ritual ceremony, US prosecutors said. The boy’s remains were discovered after police rescued 11 malnourished children who were being held at the site. The children were trained to use weapons to defend the compound from police, prosecutors said. […]
At least 39 people – including 12 children – have been killed in a blast that brought down a building in Syria’s mainly rebel-held north-western province of Idlib, reports say. The building in the Sarmada town is said to have contained munitions belonging to an arms trafficker. Dozens of people are still missing, a monitor […]
Family members of Richard Russell say they are “stunned and heartbroken” after the airline worker stole a passenger plane Friday from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and was killed when he crashed 25 miles away. “This is a complete shock to us,” the family said in a statement they released Saturday night. “We are devastated by […]
Chemical giant Monsanto has been ordered to pay $289m (£226m) damages to a man who claimed herbicides containing glyphosate had caused his cancer. In a landmark case, a Californian jury found that Monsanto knew its Roundup and RangerPro weedkillers were dangerous and failed to warn consumers. It’s the first lawsuit to go to trial alleging […]
A federal judge has ordered a mother and her daughter be flown back to the United States, after learning they had been deported mid-appeal. The two were being represented in a lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), which said they had fled “extreme sexual and gang violence.” The judge said it was unacceptable […]
Colombia’s newly-elected President Iván Duque took office on Tuesday, pledging to unite the country and improve economic growth. The conservative political newcomer was elected in June after a divisive election campaign where he saw off left-wing rival Gustavo Petro. In his inaugural address, the former lawyer pledged changes to tackle corruption and invigorate the economy. […]
Rescue workers are searching the ruins of a mosque in Lombok, Indonesia, where it is feared people were trapped by Sunday’s deadly earthquake. The 6.9 magnitude quake is now known to have killed nearly 100 people and left at least 20,000 people homeless. The mosque is one of thousands of buildings in North Lombok that […]
Lombok: 91 die as quake again hits Indonesian island At least 91 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake hit the Indonesian island of Lombok. Hundreds of people are said to be wounded by Sunday’s quake mostly in the north of the island. The magnitude seven tremor was shallow, occurring only 10km (6.21 […]
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says he has survived an assassination attempt involving explosive drones. Mr. Maduro was speaking at a military event in Caracas when the alleged attack occurred. Live footage of Mr. Maduro’s speech shows the president suddenly looking upwards – startled – and dozens of soldiers running away. Mr. Maduro has blamed Colombia […]
