World News Digest
Politician quits over phony ‘bi-sexual, porn addict’ email he sent to cover up affair
A shamed politician who tried to cover up his affair by sending a phony email accusing himself of being a ’“bi-sexual porn addicted sex deviant”...
Bombers face death penalty after being found guilty over Mumbai train blasts
Twelve men have been found guilty over the 2006 Mumbai commuter train bombings which killed 189 people. They were accused of waging war against the...
Former student pays his university parking fines … 40 years after graduating
It’s better late than never for Kent Broyhill, who sent $100 to his old university to pay parking fines he picked up more than 40 years ago.
Anti-American activist who slashed face of ambassador is jailed for 12 years
An anti-American activist who slashed and seriously injured the U.S. ambassador to South Korea has been jailed for 12 years.
20 people missing and thousands evacuated after floods devastate Japan
Thousands of rescue workers have continued to search for more than 20 missing people in a flooded city near Tokyo, a day after a raging river washed away...
Fossil first: ancient human relative may have buried its dead
Humanity’s claim to uniqueness just suffered another setback: scientists reported on Thursday that a newly discovered ancient species related to...
Dozens killed in besieged Turkish city
Turkish police stopped pro-Kurdish politicians on Thursday marching to a town where they say 21 civilians have been killed and a humanitarian crisis has...
Northern Irish First Minister resigns amid political crisis over IRA
Northern Ireland’s first minister dramatically resigned Thursday in a crisis caused by suspicions over Irish Republican Army (IRA) activity threatening...
Farmers feel the pain as food prices are hit by sharpest drop for 7 years
Food prices have been hit by their sharpest fall for seven years, bringing fresh woes for struggling farmers across the globe.
Doctor builds cut-price stethoscope with 3D printer to save lives in Gaza Strip
A doctor has built a low-cost stethoscope using a 3D printer, the first in a series of inventions he hopes will help alleviate medical supply shortages...
Star Wars stuntwoman in coma after high-speed motorcycle crash on set
A stuntwoman who features in the new Star Wars movie is “fighting hard” after being seriously hurt during a high-speed motorbike crash.
Hungary readies troops to halt migrants but Denmark lowers the drawbridge
Hungary’s army has begun preparing to guard the country’s southern border to try to stem a new influx of migrants.
‘I’m no hero but I’m finished flying,’ says BA pilot who saved 170 on burning jet
A British Airways pilot hailed as a hero after his aircraft caught fire at Las Vegas, has played down his part in the drama.
Meet your cousin Naledi: Human history rewritten as new ancestor discovered
The history of human evolution was being rewritten today after the fossilised remains of a new species of ancestor were unearthed in a cave.
Evacuations underway: Raging floodwaters swamp Japanese town
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as heavy rain fell on parts of Japan for a second day. The Kinugawa River burst...
Heavy downpour on Japan leads to evacuations, many stranded
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as heavy rain fell on parts of Japan for a second day. The Kinugawa River burst...
‘A lack of fear’: Low heart rates may lead teen boys to life of violent crime
Boys with a low resting heart rate in their late teens run a higher risk of turning to a life of violent crime when grown, a study suggests.
I’m no hero but I’m finished flying, says BA pilot who saved 170 on burning jet
A British Airways pilot hailed as a hero after his aircraft caught fire at Las Vegas, has played down his part in the drama.
Former tennis star slammed to ground by police in case of mistaken identity
Former tennis star James Blake was slammed to the ground, handcuffed and detained for about 15 minutes by police who mistook him for a thief.
Tens of thousands told to leave their homes as heavy rain buckets down on Japan
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as heavy rain fell on parts of Japan for a second day.
Teen boys with low heart rates at higher risk of turning to life of violent crime
Boys with a low resting heart rate in their late teens run a higher risk of turning to a life of violent crime when grown, a study suggests.
Heart rate in teen boys linked to violent crime in adulthood
Boys with a low resting heart rate in their late teens run a higher risk of turning to a life of violent crime when grown, a study suggests.
Donald Trump insults Carly Fiorina’s appearance: ‘Look at that face!’
Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s sharp tongue drew more attention Wednesday after he attacked Republican rival Carly Fiorina’s physical...
Witnesses’ traumatised after double shooting at Australian McDonalds
A woman has died in an horrific double shooting at a fast food restaurant on the Gold Coast on Thursday.
Hungary readies troops to halt migrants after Denmark pulls up the drawbridge
Hungary’s army has begun preparing to guard the country’s southern border to try to stem a new influx of migrants. The soldiers will be...
Crowded contest for FIFA top job as Prince Ali of Jordan gets back in the race
FIFA presidential contender Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has launched his second bid for football’s top office into a more crowded field.
Turkey pro-Kurdish party warns of ‘civil war’ after nationalist rampage
The leader of Turkey’s main pro-Kurdish party warned Wednesday the country was being dragged into a “civil war” following a wave of attacks...
Al Qaeda calls Islamic State illegitimate but suggests cooperation
Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri dismissed Islamic State and its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as illegitimate but said his followers would join them in...
Denmark blocks routes to Germany to halt refugee flow
Danish police closed a motorway and rail links with Germany on Wednesday in a bid to stem the flow of refugees heading north to Sweden, as Europe’s...
Just what we need… Australia spider may be new species of deadly funnel-web
Australian scientists have discovered what could be a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider, after finding a large specimen living in a national...
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