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‘Right-wing’ link to killing of pro-migrant German politician

‘Right-wing’ link to killing of pro-migrant German politicianGerman prosecutors believe there was a “right-wing extremist background” to the suspected murder of a popular member of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party who was known for his pro-migrant views.

Sponsor backs sacking of rugby star after homophobic comments

Sponsor backs sacking of rugby star after homophobic commentsThe major sponsor of the Australian rugby team has backed the sacking of Israel Folau for homophobic comments a day after the player renewed his stance in a church sermon.

Organs of prisoners illegally harvested in China, tribunal claims

Organs of prisoners illegally harvested in China, tribunal claimsThe organs of prisoners are being illegally harvested and traded in China, an international tribunal has claimed.

‘Trump Heights’: Israel renames settlement after Donald Trump

‘Trump Heights’: Israel renames settlement after Donald TrumpIsrael’s prime minister has renamed a settlement after his favourite world leader: Donald Trump.

Stuntman feared dead after magic trick in River Ganges goes wrong

Stuntman feared dead after magic trick in River Ganges goes wrongA stuntman has been declared missing after he lowered himself into the River Ganges while tied up with rope and steel chains for a magic trick.

Kidnapped backpacker used Facebook to raise alarm after rape

Kidnapped backpacker used Facebook to raise alarm after rapeA backpacker has told how she sent desperate pleas for help over Facebook after being chained up and sexually abused by a farmer in Australia.

Iran says it will break nuclear deal and stockpile more uranium

Iran says it will break nuclear deal and stockpile more uraniumIran has said its stockpile of low-enriched uranium will exceed internationally agreed limits within 10 days – a move that could heighten tensions with the US.

Price war profit warning brings turbulence for airline shares

Price war profit warning brings turbulence for airline sharesShares in European airlines have plunged after Lufthansa blamed intense short haul competition for a profit warning.

George Clooney impersonator arrested in Thailand

George Clooney impersonator arrested in ThailandAn Italian man accused of posing as George Clooney to sell clothes online has been arrested with his wife in Thailand after years on the run, police have said.

Bashir’s prosecution may be all Sudan’s warring parties agree on

Bashir’s prosecution may be all Sudan’s warring parties agree onSudan’s former president Omar al Bashir faces charges of corruption and possession of foreign currency.