World News Digest
Vatican: Irish gay marriage vote a ‘defeat for humanity’
The Vatican’s secretary of state has called the Irish vote to legalize gay marriage a “defeat for humanity,” evidence of the soul-searching...
Man’s best friend: Police dog saves cop from ambush on dark road
A Mississippi police dog is being hailed as a hero after saving an officer from being dragged into woods during a night-time ambush on a deserted road.
Former UK PM Tony Blair ‘quits role as Middle East peace envoy’
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair has resigned as Middle East peace envoy, an official has told the AP news agency.
Great Scott! Back to the Future-style hoverboard breaks world record
A hoverboard rider recently soared into Guinness World Records after flying a record distance on the futuristic, flying skateboard.
Vatican chief labels Irish gay marriage vote as ‘a defeat for humanity’
The Vatican’s secretary of state has called the Irish vote to legalize gay marriage a “defeat for humanity,” evidence of the soul-searching...
More than four espressos a day will not keep the doctor at bay, warns EU
Drinking the caffeine equivalent of more than four espressos a day is harmful to health, especially for minors and pregnant women, the EU food safety agency...
At least 17 dead, many missing as floods hit Texas and Oklahoma
Heavy rain and flash flooding have killed at least 17 people in Texas and Oklahoma and led to around 1,000 calls for help from residents in Houston, officials...
FIFA officials arrested on corruption charges as World Cup bids probed
Several top FIFA officials have been arrested in Switzerland over allegations they were involved in a racket involving bribes adding up to more than $150m.
Soccer scandal: FIFA officials indicted in $100M bribery ring
Nine high-ranking soccer officials, including two current vice-presidents of world governing body FIFA, and five sports marketing executives have been...
Soccer scandal: FIFA officials arrested in $100M bribery ring
Swiss police arrested six soccer officials on corruption charges brought by the United States and detained them pending extradition to the U.S.; the raid...
Italian mafia boss arrested in Brazil after 30 years on the run
The former boss of the Camorra, one of Italy’s largest and oldest crime syndicates, has been arrested in Brazil – after more than 30 years...
Several FIFA officials arrested on $100m corruption charges
Several top FIFA officials have been arrested in Switzerland over allegations they were involved in paying bribes adding up to more than $100m.
FIFA officials held on corruption charges
Authorities in Zurich, Switzerland on Wednesday launched an operation to arrest several high-ranking FIFA officials on corruption charges and extradite...
Queen’s Speech: Tax cuts and EU referendum expected to be announced
People working 30 hours a week on minimum wage will no longer have to pay income tax under Conservative plans to be announced in the Queen’s Speech. The...
NASA reveals scientific gadgets that will seek out life on mission to Europa
NASA’s Europa spacecraft will use nine scientific instruments to assess the icy, ocean-harbouring Jupiter moon’s ability to support life, space...
Amnesty report: Hamas committed war crimes against Gaza civilians
Amnesty International said in a report on Wednesday that Islamist Hamas committed war crimes against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip during last...
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket lands near Israeli port of Ashdod
Israeli warplanes early on Wednesday launched missile strikes on military training facilities in the Gaza Strip in response to earlier firing of four rockets...
Amnesty: Hamas committed war crimes against Gaza civilians
Amnesty International said in a report on Wednesday that Islamist Hamas committed war crimes against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip during last...
Bones found in California belong to Swedish girl missing 30 years
Bones found in the Northern California foothills have been identified as belonging to a Swedish exchange student who went missing more than 33 years ago,...
Australia warns children of foreign fighters risk charges
An Australian boy who was photographed holding the severed head of a Syrian soldier could reportedly return to Australia with his mother and siblings,...
Queen Elizabeth to unveil EU referendum plans as UK parliament opens
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will set out the government’s plans for a European Union membership referendum on Wednesday, as Prime Minister David...
NASA mission to Europa will seek conditions for life
NASA’s Europa spacecraft will use nine scientific instruments to assess the icy, ocean-harboring Jupiter moon’s ability to support life, space...
Report: Hamas committed war crimes against Gaza civilians
Amnesty International said in a report on Wednesday that Islamist Hamas committed war crimes against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip during last...
Iraq Shi'ite militia take lead in campaign to reverse Islamic State gains
Iraq’s Shi'ite paramilitaries said on Tuesday they had taken charge of the campaign to drive Islamic State from the western province of Anbar, giving...
Liam Neeson has a very particular set of skills when it comes to advertising
Ad executives looking for a celebrity to endorse their product can’t do much better than actor Liam Neeson.
U.S. court backs hold on Obama’s immigration plan
A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused Tuesday to lift a temporary hold on an executive action by President Barack Obama that could shield as many as...
Libyan PM survives assassination attempt as country battles factions
Libya’s internationally recognised prime minister, Abdullah al-Thinni, said on Tuesday he had survived an assassination attempt after leaving a session...
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut to remove artificial colors and flavors
Taco Bell and Pizza Hut say they’re getting rid of artificial colors and flavors, making them the latest big food companies scrambling to distance...
Police say one rocket is fired from Gaza Strip at Israel
A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed near the Israeli port city of Ashdod on Tuesday but no casualties or damage were reported, police and the military...
Danish radio station criticized after DJ kills rabbit live on air
A Danish radio station has been criticized for killing a baby rabbit during a live show in what the station’s owners say was an attempt to raise...
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