Spain's National Court admits Spanish prosecutor's complaint against former soccer chief Luis Rubiales
Spain's National Court has admitted the complaint made against former soccer chief Luis Rubiales for "the crimes of sexual assault and coercion" by Spanish prosecutors, according to a court press release issued on Monday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Children among 26 people dead in Nigeria boating accident
At least 26 people, mostly women and children died when a boat carrying more than 100 farmers capsized early Sunday in north-central Nigeria, the region's second boat tragedy in three months, authorities said.
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Renowned conductor allows climate activists to address crowd at Swiss music festival
A famed Russian conductor allowed climate protesters who disrupted a performance at a classical music festival in Switzerland to address the crowd, despite grumbling from some members of the audience.
1970-01-01 08:00
Elon Musk confirms he and Grimes have had a third child -- and its name is as unusual as you'd expect
Elon Musk has confirmed that he and former partner Grimes have a third child together -- and its name is just as unusual as its siblings'.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ethiopia says it has filled the reservoir on its highly controversial Blue Nile megadam project
Ethiopia announced on Sunday it had completed the fourth and final phase of filling a reservoir for its huge and controversial hydroelectric power plant on the Blue Nile, a project that Egypt and Sudan have long opposed.
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Earthquake damages centuries-old sites in Marrakech but spares modern city
A small mosque at the heart of the Marrakech Medina in the city's historical quarter was a treasured place of prayer for the hundreds of traders working at the busy market outside.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kim Jong Un reportedly en route to Russia as Vladimir Putin arrives in Vladivostok for potential meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be on a train heading to Russia, multiple South Korean media outlets reported on Monday citing government officials, for a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
1970-01-01 08:00
Former Alibaba CEO quits cloud unit in surprise move amid landmark restructuring
Daniel Zhang, the outgoing chairman and CEO of Alibaba, has stepped down from his position running the company's cloud division in a surprise move announced just months after he assumed the pivotal role.
1970-01-01 08:00
How booming Vietnam offers the US an alternative to China
President Joe Biden is in Vietnam for a visit intended to deepen economic ties between Washington and Hanoi as part of efforts to reduce America's reliance on China.
1970-01-01 08:00
Passengers evacuated on runway at Singapore's Changi Airport after Air China plane engine catches fire
An Air China flight was evacuated upon landing in Singapore after one of the aircraft engines caught fire on Sunday, leading to a three-hour closure of Changi Airport.
1970-01-01 08:00
Moroccan earthquake survivors left to fend for themselves in the Atlas Mountains
Moulay Brahim was once a happy place for Sami Sensis. The village is located high in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains, and its scenery, the fresh air, the friendly people drew his parents there nearly every summer.
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Luis Rubiales resigns as Spanish soccer president following unwanted kiss with World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso
Luis Rubiales resigned from his position as president of the Spanish soccer federation following weeks of fierce criticism over the unwanted kiss with Women's World Cup winner Jennifer Hermoso.
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