World News Digest
Conflicting messages on plane part frustrate Flight 370 families
The Malaysian government was certain: The airplane part found on an Indian Ocean island came from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
Stradivarius violin ‘worth millions’ is recovered - 35 years after it was stolen
A Stradivarius violin which disappeared 35 years ago has been found after it was handed in by the ex-wife of a man suspected of stealing it.
Granny Ripper accused of gruesome murders ‘may have eaten victims’
A pensioner who allegedly murdered a string of people over the course of 20 years may have eaten her victims.
Hopes fade for survivors in Libya boat tragedy with 200 now feared dead
Hopes faded of finding survivors of the latest Mediterranean boat tragedy, in which an estimated 200 migrants drowned, on Thursday as rescue ships were...
Plane window found on Reunion Island as MH370 families vent anger
A plane window has been found by a Malaysian team on Reunion, along with other aircraft debris, a minister has said.
Actress Susan Sarandon calls for Death Row inmate’s execution to be stopped
One of Hollywood’s best known actresses has appealed for public help in stopping the execution of a man she says is “clearly innocent”.
Plane window found by MH370 search team on Reunion Island
A plane window has been found by a Malaysian team on Reunion, along with other aircraft debris, a minister has said.
Hiroshima marks 70th anniversary of atomic bombing
Bells tolled and thousands bowed their heads in prayer in Hiroshima on Thursday at ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the world’s first atomic...
Kerry says Hiroshima anniversary shows importance of Iran deal
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday that the 70th anniversary of the U.S.
Accused Taliban fighter says U.S. helicopters killed insurgents ‘like insects’
U.S. helicopters gunned down Taliban fighters “like insects” during a failed 2009 attack in Afghanistan, an accused Taliban fighter said in...
Holy smokes! Teen marijuana use not linked to later health issues, study finds
Chronic marijuana use among teenage boys does not appear to lead to later physical or mental health issues — like depression or psychotic symptoms...
Hiroshima marks 70th anniversary of atomic bombing, worries about steps toward war
Bells tolled and thousands bowed their heads in prayer in Hiroshima on Thursday at ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the world’s first atomic...
Washed-up wreckage confirmed as being from missing flight MH370
Debris found on an Indian Ocean island last week is from MH370, Malaysia’s prime minister announced last night, confirming for the first time that...
Wreckage ‘conclusively confirmed’ as from missing flight MH370
Debris found on an Indian Ocean island last week is from MH370, Malaysia’s prime minister announced on Thursday, confirming for the first time that...
Obama: Iran vote most important foreign issue since Iraq War
President Obama launched a blistering denunciation of opposition to his Iran deal today, arguing that none of the criticisms stands up to scrutiny and...
Free diving champion Molchanova feared dead in waters off Ibiza
Hopes are fading that the world’s most famous female free diver will be found alive after she went missing three days ago.
Scores of migrants feared dead after fishing boat capsizes off Libya
Scores of migrants trying to reach mainland Europe are feared to have drowned off Libya, Italy’s coastguard has said.
Iron Man Downey Jr and Bollywood stars dominate best-paid list
Robert Downey Jr has been revealed as the world’s top-earning actor by Forbes, in a list that also features some of Bollywood’s top names for...
FBI investigating security of Hillary Clinton emails
The FBI will investigate the security of the private email server used by Hillary Clinton when she was U.S.
It’s over! Kermit and Miss Piggy’s ‘romantic uncoupling’ after 30 years
Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, the once inseparable Muppets couple whose love seemed eternal in a jaded world of celebrity break-ups, have announced they...
Israel jails Jewish extremist for 6 months without trial or charge
Israel has jailed a Jewish extremist for six months without charges or trial, expanding a crackdown against militant Jews and deploying a contentious measure...
Olympic legend Seb Coe says doping claims a ‘declaration of war’ on athletics
Olympic legend Sebastian Coe said the sport felt angry and betrayed over accusations it failed to investigate hundreds of “suspicious” drug...
Cecil hunter says charges against him are ‘crazy’ and 'frivolous’
A professional hunter accused of failing to prevent the unlawful killing of Cecil the lion has branded the charges against him “crazy” as he...
Lenny Kravitz breaks silence after accidentally exposing himself on stage
Rocker Lenny Kravitz has broken his silence after he incidentally exposed his penis at a concert in Sweden.
Woah baby! Netflix to give new parents a year off on paid parental leave
Netflix announced Tuesday it will begin offering “unlimited” paid time off to employees during their first year as new parents, one of the...
Australia says initial MH370 debris drift models gave wrong clues
Initial models of where potential debris from a missing Malaysia Airlines passenger jet might first wash up had incorrectly identified Indonesia as the...
Netflix to give new parents a year off on paid parental leave
Netflix announced Tuesday it will begin offering “unlimited” paid time off to employees during their first year as new parents, one of the...
Japan’s Prime Minister asks Joe Biden for investigation into possible U.S. spying
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked U.S. Vice President Joe Biden for an investigation into possible spying on high-level Japanese government...
Indian rapper goes viral with toxic waste digs at Unilever
An Indian rapper has gone viral with a music video calling on consumer products giant Unilever to clean up alleged toxic waste from a forested southern...
Greece expects crucial bailout deal in place by middle of month
Greece expects to conclude a bailout deal with international lenders by Aug. 18, with the drafting of the accord starting on Wednesday, government spokeswoman...
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