World News Digest
World population may hit 11 billion by 2100
The world population may reach 11 billion by century’s end, according to a UN-led analysis published Thursday.
Miley Cyrus in hot water in Mexico over Independence Day flag spank stunt
Miley Cyrus is facing a fine or detention in Mexico after one of her dancers spanked her backside with the national flag during an Independence Day performance.
'One cannot win the war with blankets': Ukraine asks for lethal aid from U.S.
President Barack Obama welcomed new Ukraine president Petro Poroshenko to the White House, but stopped short of fulfilling his visitor’s urgent request...
Finding Nemo is real: Clownfish do make epic sea journeys, study finds
In the movie “Finding Nemo,” a father clownfish swims across the ocean to find the son he lost, but in reality, it’s the babies that...
It’s official: Scotland chooses to say ‘No’ to independence
The United Kingdom lives on: Scotland’s historic independence referendum has seen the preservation of the 307-year old union between England and...
French actor drinks up to 14 bottles of wine a day, never gets drunk
That’s beaucoup de vin! Gerard Depardieu revealed in an interview with French magazine So Film that he can drink up to 14 bottles of wine—a day!...
'I'll beat this terrible disease': Rob Ford releases audio clip from hospital
The day after Toronto’s mayor was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer from a tumour in his abdomen, Rob Ford’s brother and mayoral candidate...
IS propaganda video said to show British journalist, tease future ‘programmes’
A British journalist identified as John Cantlie has purportedly appeared as a captive of the Islamic State in a video posted by the organisation’s...
How Alibaba stacks up against tech’s top players
Alibaba’s long-awaited IPO is here. Alibaba, which handles more business than any other e-commerce company, is set to sell about US$22 billion of...
Nigerian police detail officers to torture and rape, rights group report says
Torture is so common in Nigeria’s police force that many police stations have a designated officer to carry out atrocities such as pulling teeth,...
Australian PM: Militants planned attacks on government buildings, officials
Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Friday that intelligence “chatter” has revealed that militants plan to attack Australian politicians and...
Father of Norwegian mass killer Breivik fears his son getting ever more extreme
The father of Anders Behring Breivik, who massacred 77 people in central Oslo and at an island summer camp in 2011, said on Thursday his son’s fascist,...
'Abandoned' British journalist shown in newly-released IS video
A British journalist identified as British journalist John Cantlie has purportedly appeared as a captive of Islamic State militants (IS) in a video posted...
Is this your car, sir? Man to be reunited with Jaguar stolen 46 years ago
U.S. authorities have recovered a Jaguar XKE stolen 46 years ago outside a New York City apartment after finding it on a ship to the Netherlands and tracking...
Islamic State seizes 21 villages in Syria and closes in on Kurdish city
Islamic State fighters encircled a Kurdish city in northern Syria near the border with Turkey on Thursday after seizing 21 villages in a major assault...
Honeymoon Brit killed by jet ski crash on Greek island of Santorini two days after his wedding
A British man has been killed in a jet ski crash two days into his honeymoon in Santorini, Greek police have said.
Russian President Putin says sanctions ‘violate principles of free trade’
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that western sanctions against Russia violated the principles of the World Trade Organisation and the main way...
Prime suspect in Alice Gross disappearance served seven years for murder in Latvia
Detectives revealed on Thursday that a Latvian builder they are searching for in connection with the disappearance of schoolgirl Alice Gross is a convicted...
British Muslims plea for ‘mercy and compassion’ for UK hostage Alan Henning
British Muslim leaders have joined calls for the Islamic State (IS) extremist group to release the UK hostage Alan Henning.
Amazon launches two new Kindles - including a child-friendly version
Amazon, the online retail giant, has announced a complete relaunch of its tablet computer and e-reader devices, including a special child-friendly version...
'Don't judge him': Support for Brit quizzed over Thailand murders
People should not “jump to conclusions”, according to a close friend of the British man who has been questioned by police about the murder...
Hubble discovers supermassive black hole
Astronomers have found an unlikely object in an improbable place: a monster black hole lurking inside one of the tiniest galaxies ever known.
Vaccination campaign halted in northern Syria after 15-50 children die
A badly mixed measles vaccine killed between at least 15 to 50 children on Tuesday in northern Syria and caused officials to halt the vaccination campaign.
Decision day: Voting underway as Scots decide whether to remain in UK
Thousands of people have already voted in today’s Scottish Referendum to decide whether Scotland remains in the United Kingdom or becomes a fully...
In India, Xi Jinping gets first public welcome for Chinese leader in 60 years
Chinese President Xi Jinping has become the first Chinese leader in six decades to be feted at a civic reception, during an historic visit to Indiaa that...
Artificial sweeteners may lead to diabetes and obesity, scientists say
Promoted as an aid to good health, artificial sweeteners may in fact be boosting diabetes risk, said a study Wednesday.
Fiji’s military ruler headed for big election win
Fijians flocked to vote on Wednesday in the South Pacific nation’s first election since a 2006 coup, with officials declaring the poll trouble free...
First rule: Never burn the driver’s armpit hair when the vehicle is moving
A SUV full of teenagers crashed Wednesday morning in Idaho after one of the passengers lit the driver’s armpit hair on fire with a lighter, Ada County...
New report: ‘Modern slavery’ in Malaysian electronics factories
Nearly one-third of the 350,000 workers in Malaysia’s electronics manufacturing sector – a major supplier for leading global brands – suffer...
Australian counter-terror raids - Islamic State had planned public beheadings
A man believed to be Australia’s most senior Islamic State (IS) member apparently instructed contacts in Australia to carry out a campaign of random...
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