International News

July 9, 2018

Mexico key ‘El Chapo’ Guzman henchman extradited

Mexico has extradited to the US a senior member of the Sinaloa drug gang formerly headed by Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman. Damaso Lopez is alleged to […]
July 9, 2018

Nantes riots: France policeman formally investigated over shooting

A French police officer has been placed under formal investigation over a fatal shooting in Nantes, which triggered three nights of rioting. The officer initially said […]
July 9, 2018

Rohingya crisis: Myanmar to try Reuters journalists who reported on massacre

Two Reuters journalists accused of illegally obtaining information while covering the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar will face trial. Wa Lone, 32, and Kyaw Soe Oo, 28, […]
July 9, 2018

Lula: Judge overrules order for the Brazil ex-president’s release

Brazil’s ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, better known as Lula, is to remain in prison after a day of legal wrangling. On Sunday, an on-call […]
June 29, 2018

Women allowed to take abortion pill at home in Wales

Until now they have had to take two trips to clinics to take medication to terminate the pregnancy, sometimes miles from home. A charity said women […]
June 29, 2018

Australia passes foreign interference laws amid China tension

Australia’s parliament has passed a package of new laws aimed at preventing foreign interference in the country. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced the crackdown last December. […]
June 29, 2018

Australia charges former officer in East Timor spy case

A former intelligence officer who exposed an Australia spying operation in East Timor is facing criminal prosecution, an MP has revealed. East Timor took Australia to […]
June 29, 2018

Migrant crisis: EU leaders plan closed migrant centres

Closed migrant centres are to be set up in EU states to process asylum claims under a deal reached after marathon talks at a leaders summit […]