International News

September 24, 2018

Italy acquits Tunisian ‘migrant smuggling’ fishermen

Six Tunisian fishermen arrested earlier this month by Italian authorities for “aiding illegal migrants” have been cleared. One of the men’s lawyers and their fishermen’s association […]
September 24, 2018

Contaminated blood scandal: Inquiry ‘must uncover truth’

Media captionBarbara, wife of one of the contaminated blood victims, says the inquiry is “too little, too late” Campaigners say it is time to find out […]
September 22, 2018

US imposes sanctions on China for buying Russian weapons

The US has imposed sanctions on the Chinese military over its purchasing of Russian military jets and surface-to-air missiles. It says such purchases contravene US sanctions […]
September 22, 2018

Canadian funfair rape plaintiff ‘victim blamed’

A Canadian organisation is changing its defence over the alleged sex assault of a teen on its grounds after being criticised for “victim blaming”. The woman, […]
September 22, 2018

Chinese nanny Mo Huanjing executed for arson killings

A Chinese nanny has been executed after deliberately starting a fire that killed a mother and her three children in the eastern city of Hangzhou. Mo […]
September 22, 2018

India bishop accused of rape arrested in Kerala

A bishop has been arrested in the southern Indian state of Kerala over allegations that he raped a nun 13 times times between 2014 and 2016. […]
September 22, 2018

Italy opens probe into Ryanair hand luggage charges

Italy’s competition watchdog has opened an inquiry into Ryanair’s decision to add new hand luggage charges. From November, Italian passengers wishing to take two bags on […]
September 22, 2018

European Court to rule on whether UK can halt Brexit

Anti-Brexit campaigners have been given permission to take their case to Europe’s highest court as they seek a ruling on whether it can be halted. The […]