China MeToo activist stands trial for subversion
Sophia Huang appear in court, been seen since their 2021 arrest in Guangzhou.
2023-09-22 19:24
China #MeToo journalist and labor activist expected to appear in secret trial as crackdown deepens
Two Chinese activists held without trial for the past two years are expected to appear before a judge in a closed doors hearing on Friday as the ruling Communist Party ramps up its effort to dismantle what remains of the country's civil society.
2023-09-22 10:58
Bijou Phillips to divorce Danny Masterson after rape sentencing - reports
She cites irreconcilable differences, two weeks after the convicted rapist blew a kiss to her in court.
2023-09-20 10:49
Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-child abuse charity over support for rapist Danny Masterson
The actor says his letter of support for rape convict Danny Masterson was an "error in judgement".
2023-09-16 06:57
Taiwan election: Foxconn founder Terry Gou picks Netflix actress as running mate
Presidential bet Terry Gou, the Foxconn founder, has selected Tammy Lai as his running mate.
2023-09-14 15:53
Portsmouth council keeps up pressure over Aquind interconnector plans
The government is set to make a final decision on the £1.2bn cross-Channel electricity link.
2023-09-12 20:48
Venice to vote on €5 a day fee for tourists
The charge - which will apply to all visitors aged over 14 - is designed to tackle soaring tourism.
2023-09-12 08:16
Voting rights activists sound alarms over private tool that could lead to canceling voter registrations
Voting rights groups are urging election officials to reject a new tool championed by some conservatives as a way to root out fraudulent voter registrations -- arguing that the private software depends on unreliable information and could be used to improperly disenfranchise legitimate voters.
2023-09-11 18:19
Judge to sentence actor Danny Masterson to prison for two rapes
The star of That '70s Show will learn his punishment after victim impact statements are read in court.
2023-09-07 23:47
Johannesburg fire: Hijacks and death traps in a crumbling South African city centre
Criminal gangs 'hijack' buildings in South Africa, and then they burn down. And no-one seems able to stop them.
2023-09-03 07:48
Pirates: The Paul Skenes Summer Tour stops in Erie
No. 1 overall pick and top Pirates prospect Paul Skenes is drawing massive crowds in Double-A. The latest stop was in Erie as the Altoona Curve came to town.
2023-09-03 02:16
Roundup: Taylor Swift Bringing Eras Tour to Big Screen; Utah Trounces Florida; Barstool Sports Begins Layoffs
Taylor Swift is brining the Eras Tour to movie theaters, Utah dominated Florida, Barstool Sports begins mass layoffs and more in the Roundup.
2023-09-01 19:19