Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters
The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?
2023-09-01 19:21
Retired teacher sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after tweeting criticism
A Saudi court has sentenced a retired teacher to death over his comments online, say his brother and advocacy group Human Rights Watch.
2023-09-01 08:20
Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years in January 6 case
A leader of the Proud Boys who led the far-right organization's infamous march to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison -- among the longest sentences handed down yet for a convicted rioter.
2023-09-01 01:53
Irish fuel duty and hospitality taxes to increase
The increases, which come into effect from midnight, follow a number of temporary reductions.
2023-08-31 16:56
Proud Boys sentencing over January 6 riot rescheduled
Sentencing hearings for two leaders of the far-right Proud Boys group have been rescheduled after the judge canceled Wednesday's proceedings because of a medical issue, multiple sources tell CNN.
2023-08-31 10:55
Coins and medal found in mysterious West Point time capsule from 1820s
The military academy first thought the 200-year-old box was empty. Closer study revealed otherwise.
2023-08-31 09:17
Connecticut man who feds say committed dozens of robberies in 3 months gets 28 years in prison
A Connecticut man was sentenced Wednesday to 28 years in federal prison in connection with a string of robberies and carjackings in a three-month span in 2021, federal officials said.
2023-08-31 08:27
Hurricane Idalia: 'Life-threatening' flooding as storm batters Florida
The storm leaves roads and towns along Florida's 'nature coast' inundated with knee-deep floodwaters.
2023-08-31 01:15
Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks
The Canadian government warns that some US states have enacted laws that may affect LBGT people.
2023-08-30 13:16
Tennessee State House votes to 'silence' Rep. Justin Jones, 1 of 2 Democrats expelled earlier this year
The GOP-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives on Monday voted to silence one of two Democratic members expelled from the chamber earlier this year, as the legislature meets for a contentious special session on public safety spurred by a mass shooting at a Nashville school.
2023-08-30 11:24
Tennessee governor's push for gun laws fails as lawmakers scuffle
By Brad Brooks A special legislative session in Tennessee called by the state's Republican governor in response to
2023-08-30 08:56
Uganda's anti-LGBT laws: Man faces death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'
He is charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation enacted in May.
2023-08-29 20:20