Matthew Hedges: Foreign Office apology to UAE torture academic
Matthew Hedges' ordeal sparks a review into internal guidance on torture and mistreatment cases.
2023-09-05 02:15
Pemex Gets Billions for Debt Payment in Mexico Draft Budget
The Mexican government’s draft budget for next year includes a capital allocation to Petroleos Mexicanos to pay maturing
2023-09-05 01:45
Mongolia country profile
Provides an overview of Mongolia, including key dates and facts about this Asian country.
2023-09-05 01:16
What to know about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial
The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general who faces accusations of repeatedly abusing his office to help a donor, is set to begin Tuesday in the Republican-controlled state Senate.
2023-09-05 00:52
Peru media guide
An overview of the media in Peru, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-09-04 23:57
ESPN analyst puts Chiefs on high alert for Week 1 upset
Hot takes. Bold predictions. Call them what you want. One ESPN NFL voice brings up some sound reasoning for the Kansas City Chiefs to be wary of the Detroit Lions.
2023-09-04 23:55
Putin and Erdogan meet to discuss grain deal amid 'shifting power balance'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian leader Vladimir Putin met on Monday in Russia's southern coastal city of Sochi amid efforts to bring Moscow back into the critical Black Sea grain deal that was abandoned by Putin in July.
2023-09-04 23:24
MLB rumors: Ohtani Tommy John timeline, Yankees hot seat, more
Now in September, the MLB rumors world looks ahead to offseason considerations like managerial hot seats and star injuries.
2023-09-04 23:22
Hong Kong media guide
An overview of the media in Hong Kong, as well as links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-09-04 23:21
Hong Kong profile
Provides an overview Hong Kong and key facts about this special administrative region of China.
2023-09-04 23:20
British policewoman, 22, dies ‘falling’ on Corfu holiday
A female police officer has died while on holiday on the Greek island of Corfu. The 22-year-old has not been named but was a serving officer with Surrey Police, and is believed to have been killed in an “accidental fall”. Greek authorities believe the fatal injuries she sustained are compatible with a “low level accidental fall”, the Mirror reports. The Greek town has long been a favourite amongst British tourists. A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “On Friday, 1st September we were sadly made aware of the sudden death of a serving officer whilst they were on holiday in Corfu, Greece. Have you been affected by this incident? If so, email holly.evans@independent.co.uk “We are working to support both their family and their colleagues here during this extremely difficult time. “An investigation into the circumstances of the death is being led by the Greek authorities and we await further updates from them as they conduct their enquiries.” In a statement online, the Surrey Police Federation added: “Devastating news with the confirmation that a 22-year-old Surrey Police officer has died off duty on holiday in Greece. “The officer’s name has not been released and the circumstances into her death on Friday are being investigated. “The thoughts of all at Surrey Police Federation are with the officer’s family, friends and close colleagues at this time. “Both the Federation and the force are supporting them.” More follows on this breaking news story Read More Police must have ‘zero tolerance’ policy to shoplifting Girl, 3, mauled in ‘horrific’ dog attack outside pub suffers serious face injuries as man arrested Fundraising appeal for funeral of toddler hit by vehicle tops £16,000 Fugitive stepmother of girl found dead at home should return to UK, says cousin Man charged in connection with break-in at Chelsea star Raheem Sterling’s home Sara Sharif’s grandfather urges fugitive son to hand himself in
2023-09-04 22:27
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024.
2023-09-04 22:23