World News Digest
Reports gun used in San Franciso pier slaying belonged to federal agent
The gun used in the seemingly random slaying of a woman on a San Francisco pier belonged to a federal agent, a law enforcement official briefed on the...
Is Mars humid enough to support life? Scientists say it is
Mars may appear to be dry and desolate, but the Red Planet can be surprisingly humid — perhaps humid enough to support life, some scientists say.
Greece has until Sunday to reform and bring proposals or face Euro exit
European leaders set a Sunday deadline to rescue Greece, saying otherwise they’ll take the unprecedented step of propelling the country out of the...
‘Excellent’: Harry Shearer - the voice of Mr Burns - return to 'The Simpsons’
Harry Shearer, the voice of Mr Burns and many other characters on The Simpsons, will return to the show, it has been announced. He told fans in May...
‘Most critical moment in history of EU’: Final deadline for Greece deal
Eurozone leaders have offered Greece a final chance to present a credible rescue plan - or face a likely exit from the euro. Athens must submit a...
Harry Shearer inks deal to return to ‘The Simpsons’
Harry Shearer has signed a new deal to return to the Fox animated comedy, the network announced Tuesday.
Prosecutors seek prison for ‘Bookkeeper of Auschwitz’
German prosecutors said Tuesday they were seeking three and a half years’ jail for a former SS officer known as the “Bookkeeper of Auschwitz”...
WHO ‘needs urgent change’ to tackle health crises
The World Health Organization (WHO) is unprepared to deal with crises like the Ebola outbreak and requires fundamental change, supported by an increase...
Nuke deal remains elusive after deadline, but talks continue
Negotiators at the Iran nuclear talks pushed past their second deadline in a week on Tuesday, raising new questions about the ability of world powers to...
Pope urges Latin American to channel energy, unite the world
Pope Francis called on people across Latin America to turn to their common Christian roots as an inspiration to resolve differences when he said Mass for...
Afghan-Taliban talks seen as possible step toward formal peace process
Afghan officials are holding talks with Taliban representatives in the Pakistani capital in their first official face-to-face discussions, which the Afghan...
Britons mark 10th anniversary of London transit attacks
Memorial services have been held to remember the 52 people killed in the 7/7 London bombings 10 years ago.
Lack of new Greek proposals leaves eurozone on edge as euro exit looms
Eurozone nations showed the “political will” to help Greece reach a bailout deal at emergency talks in Brussels Tuesday despite a referendum...
Britain falls silent in tribute to the victims of 7/7 London bombings 10 years on
A memorial service has been held at St Paul’s Cathedral to remember the 52 people killed in the 7/7 bombings 10 years ago.
Door to Greece deal ‘still open’ but Tsipras warned he must get serious
Greece is under intense pressure to show “serious, credible” plans on how it can remain in the euro as its prime minister faces a showdown...
Mystery as BMX ‘Godfather’ Scot Breithaupt is found dead in a tent
BMX bike racing pioneer Scot Alexander Breithaupt has been found dead, aged 57. Police officers responded to reports of a body near a shopping centre in...
Al Shabaab gunmen attack sleeping Kenyan villagers leaving at least 14 dead
At least 14 people have been killed and 11 wounded in an attack in northeastern Kenya.
Ex-Toyota exec to be released from custody after allegedly importing illegal painkillers
Tokyo prosecutors plan to release former Toyota Motor Corp executive Julie Hamp from custody after she was arrested last month on suspicion of illegally...
Nintendo’s PlayStation, the Holy Grail of Game Memorabilia, Has Been Found
An extraordinarily rare prototype of the Nintendo PlayStation console, which was created as part of a failed partnership between Nintendo and Sony some...
Shadow cast on truce talks as air strikes kill nearly 100 in Yemen
Nearly 100 people were killed on Monday in air strikes across Yemen, the Houthi-run state news agency reported, as a Saudi-led coalition stepped up attacks...
Bill Cosby admitted in 2005 that he got sedatives to use on women for sex
Bill Cosby testified in 2005 that he got Quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with, and he admitted giving the...
‘Time is of the essence’: Greek PM Tsipras races to restart talks after vote win
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras heads to Brussels today, where he will try to use a bailout referendum victory to obtain a rescue deal with European...
World’s oldest person celebrates 116th birthday in New York City
Susannah Mushatt Jones, the daughter of sharecroppers and granddaughter of slaves, celebrated her 116th birthday on Monday in New York.
Iraqi fighter jet accidentally bombs Baghdad, 12 killed
An Iraqi fighter jet accidentally dropped a bomb on a Baghdad neighborhood Monday, killing at least 12 people on the ground, Iraqi officials said.
New Greek finance minister is a change of style, not substance
Euclid Tsakalotos, the mild-tempered professor who was appointed as Greece’s new finance minister on Monday, brings a clear change in style from...
Dunking and twisting forbidden as ‘sophisticated’ Oreo Thins are launched
Oreos are getting a skinny new look, and its maker says the new cookie is a “sophisticated” snack for grown-ups that isn’t meant to be...
Pope poses for selifes with altar boys in Ecuador as 1m wait to hear him
Altar boys took selfie photos with Pope Francis upon his arrival in Guayaquil, a port city in Ecuador where the pope plans to celebrate Mass with up to...
Should I go?: Security guard carries Damon Albarn off stage after five-hour gig
Damon Albarn had to be carried off stage at a festival in Denmark after refusing to end his set which had already lasted five hours.
Leaders begin patching together new deal after Greek bailout is rejected
A frantic round of talks and phone calls is under way as Europe tries to patch together a deal after Greeks rejected a bailout deal in a referendum.
Rory McIlroy likely to miss The Open after injuring ankle playing football
Defending champion Rory McIlroy is likely to miss next week’s 144th Open at St Andrews after injuring his ankle playing football.
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