Criminals and sanctions-busters exploiting UK secrecy loophole
Seychelles company linked to Putin’s inner circle exploited UK loophole for hundreds of firms, BBC finds.
2023-11-02 13:20
Spain: More than 400 animals rescued from illegal trading network
The gang is suspected of illegally importing more than 400 animals into Spain from eastern Europe.
2023-10-19 03:22
'The school is like a light for me:' The secret classrooms giving Afghan girls a chance to learn despite Taliban rules
Parasto Hakim was startled by a knock at the front gates. Heart pounding, she opened the door to find several Taliban members demanding to check if she was breaking any rules. She was. This was a secret school, set up to teach girls in Afghanistan despite a ban by the militant group.
2023-10-05 17:49
Child labour at 'critical moment' as more pushed into work: ILO
The head of the UN agency says the world needs to act fast to get children out of exploitative work.
2023-09-04 07:26
South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?
Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.
2023-08-31 22:47
Johannesburg fire: 'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'
One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.
2023-08-31 22:46
West Virginia State Police recorded videos of females in academy showers and locker room, lawsuit says. Alleged victims speak out
The West Virginia State Police is being accused of fostering a "culture of misconduct toward women" in its ranks, including the placement of a hidden video camera inside a women's locker and shower room, according to a civil lawsuit filed Thursday.
2023-06-30 07:28
That's not how you make frozen yogurt: US customs officers seize large cocaine stash hidden in ice cream maker
US customs officers in Texas discovered several pounds of a white substance hiding in a commercial ice cream maker, authorities say -- and it wasn't salt or sugar.
2023-06-25 15:20
Glory to Hong Kong: Protest anthem removed from iTunes, Spotify
It comes as authorities push to ban the unofficial song of the 2019 pro-democracy protests.
2023-06-15 15:56
Google removes 'Slavery Simulator' game amid outrage in Brazil
The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month.
2023-05-26 04:46
Texas sues Hyatt Hotels for misleading marketing and charging hidden fees
By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on Monday against Hyatt Hotels
2023-05-17 01:23
Jimmy Lai: Son of jailed Hong Kong tycoon condemns UK 'hypocrisy'
The son of Jimmy Lai has criticised the UK government for not defending human rights in Hong Kong.
2023-05-11 13:48