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US ambassador says no ICE patrols at Winter Olympics

A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent to Italy for the Winter Olympics will not carry out patrols and will have only an "advisory" role, Washington's ambassador to Rome said on Wednesday.

'Forced disappearance' probe opened against Colombian cycling star Herrera

An investigation into "forced disappearance" has been opened against former cycling star Luis "Lucho" Herrera, who is allegedly involved in the historical murder of four farmers, the Colombian public prosecutor's office announced on Wednesday.

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Barcelona train crash kills 1 in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days

A commuter train near Barcelona ploughed into the rubble of a collapsed wall on Tuesday, killing one and injuring dozens in Spain's second deadly rail accident in days.

Japan ex-PM Abe's alleged killer faces verdict

The gunman charged with killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe faces a verdict Wednesday, more than three years after the broad-daylight assassination shocked the world.

Climate change fuels disasters, but deaths don't add up

Climate change is turbocharging heatwaves, wildfires, floods and tropical storms, but how deadly have extreme weather events become for people in their path?

Senegal's 'historic' AFCON champs honoured with parade, presidential praise

Senegal's president congratulated the Lions of Teranga Tuesday for their "historic" victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, after tens of thousands of football fans crowded the streets of Dakar for a celebratory homecoming parade.

Dakar delights in Senegal parade honouring AFCON champions

Tens of thousands of Senegal football fans lined the streets of Dakar on Tuesday as the Lions of Teranga began a victory parade to celebrate their triumph in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Global tourism hit new record level in 2025 despite 'weak' US results: UN

Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 despite a dip in arrivals in North America due to "weak results" in the United States, UN Tourism said Tuesday.

Royals visit deadly train crash site as Spain mourns

Spain’s king and queen visited Tuesday the site of the collision of two high-speed trains that killed at least 41 people as the country began three days of national mourning.

Global tourism hit new record level in 2025: UN

Global tourism hit a new record level in 2025 with 1.52 billion international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide, driven by strong increases in Asia and Africa, UN Tourism said Tuesday.

Senegal poised to party with parade honouring AFCON champs

After winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal's football players will parade through Dakar on Tuesday, ending their long journey at the country's presidential palace.

Freeze, please! China's winter swimmers take the plunge

As the temperature in Beijing hit -7C on Tuesday, 62-year-old Yang Zi stripped down to his swimming briefs and plunged into a frozen lake, as dozens of residents do every winter.

Spain mourns as train disaster toll rises to 41

Spain began three days of national mourning on Tuesday for 41 people killed after two high-speed trains collided in the country's deadliest train accident in over a decade.

South Koreans go cuckoo for 'Dubai-style' cookies

Chewy, crunchy and not-too-sweet, round, chocolatey "Dubai-style" cookies have become the must-have dessert in South Korea -- with the rush for the snacks even prompting the Red Cross to offer them as a draw for blood donors.

Guatemalans enter state of siege over surge in gang violence

Streets were half-empty Monday in the capital city of Guatemala, where outrage and fear lingered during the first day of the 30-day state of emergency decreed by the government in response to the murder of nine police officers and riots in several prisons.

Belgian court weighs trial for ex-diplomat over Lumumba killing

A Belgian court will hold a hearing Tuesday on whether a former senior diplomat should go on trial over the 1961 killing of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba.

Spain mourns as train crash toll rises to 40

Spain begins three days of national mourning on Tuesday for the 40 people killed in a high-speed train crash that the prime minister has vowed to investigate.

Allies tepid on Trump 'Board of Peace' with $1bn permanent member fee

Key allies reacted coolly Monday to US President Donald Trump's invite to pay $1 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" for resolving international conflicts, with analysts likening it to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council.

Ninth policeman dies in Guatemala gang riots, attacks

Authorities in Guatemala said Monday a ninth police officer died of his injuries following an outbreak of gang violence, over which the government declared a state of emergency.

Spain seeks answers as high-speed train crash toll rises to 40

The death toll from a high-speed train collision in southern Spain rose to 40 on Monday as the government vowed a full investigation into its causes.

Allies tepid on Trump 'peace board' with $1bln permanent member fee

Key allies reacted coolly Monday to US President Donald Trump's invite to pay $1.0 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" for resolving international conflicts, with analysts likening it to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council.

Ex-OPEC president in UK court ahead of corruption trial

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke appeared in a London court on Monday, ahead of her full trial on bribery charges relating to her time as Nigeria's oil minister.

Prince Harry, Elton John 'violated' by UK media's alleged intrusion

Alleged unlawful information gathering by two UK newspapers made Prince Harry "paranoid beyond belief" and left Elton John feeling "violated", the pair have testified as a joint lawsuit opened Monday in the High Court.

New charges against son of Norway princess

The son of Norway's crown princess, who goes on trial in February accused of raping four women, has been charged with new crimes including a "serious narcotics offence", the prosecutor said on Monday.

Trump to charge $1bn for permanent 'peace board' membership

US President Donald Trump's government has asked countries to pay $1.0 billion for a permanent spot on his "Board of Peace" aimed at resolving conflicts, according to its charter, seen Monday by AFP.

Over 400 Indonesians 'released' by Cambodian scam networks: ambassador

More than 400 Indonesians were freed by cyberscam networks in Cambodia this month, Jakarta said on Monday, after Phnom Penh announced a fresh crackdown following the arrest of an alleged boss of the illicit industry.

High-speed train collision in Spain kills 39, injures dozens

A high-speed train derailed and was hit by another in southern Spain killing 39 people and injuring more than 120, authorities said Monday, saying the country's worst train in over a decade was "extremely strange".

Gang members in Guatemala kill eight police after prison crackdown

Authorities in Guatemala accused gangs of killing eight police on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to transfer gang leaders to a lower-security prison.

Train collision in Spain kills 21, injures dozens

A collision between two high-speed trains carrying hundreds of passengers in southern Spain killed at least 21 people and injured more than 70 on Sunday, the emergency services said.

Chile declares emergency as wildfires kill at least 15

Wildfires raging in southern Chile have killed at least 15 people and forced more than 50,000 to evacuate, the government said Sunday.

Indonesia rescuers find body from plane crash

Rescuers found debris and one body on Sunday from a small plane that crashed in eastern Indonesia with 10 people on board, officials said.

Indonesian rescuers find debris from missing plane

Rescuers on Sunday found the debris from a small plane that went missing in eastern Indonesia, but have yet to locate the 10 passengers who were on board, officials said.

Haiti security forces commence major anti-gang operation

Haitian security forces are conducting a large-scale operation in gang-controlled areas, with a strike targeting the home of a major gang kingpin, the Haitian National Police told AFP on Saturday.

'We can hunt': Greenlanders weigh drastic options as US threatens

Ulrikke Andersen has already made a plan. If the United States invades Greenland, she will flee her home with her daughter.

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