A man accused of abusing his daughter’s university roommates has been arrested in the US and charged with extortion, sex trafficking and forced labour. Prosecutors say Lawrence… Read more “Lawrence Ray: US student’s dad charged for sex trafficking”
Lyra McKee: Man charged with journalist’s murder
A 52-year-old man has been charged with the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Londonderry. He is also charged with possession of a firearm with intent to… Read more “Lyra McKee: Man charged with journalist’s murder”
Pope Francis rules against ordaining married men in Amazon
Pope Francis has ruled against ordaining married men in the Amazon region as a means of addressing the shortage of Catholic priests. Bishops backed the measure last… Read more “Pope Francis rules against ordaining married men in Amazon”
Coronavirus: Are cruise ships really ‘floating Petri dishes’?
The largest coronavirus outbreak outside mainland China is not in a country, but on a cruise ship. It’s been more than a week since the Diamond Princess… Read more “Coronavirus: Are cruise ships really ‘floating Petri dishes’?”
Duchess of Cambridge tours farm on Northern Ireland visit
The Duchess of Cambridge has met young children during a visit to an open farm in County Down, Northern Ireland. In a one-stop solo visit on Wednesday,… Read more “Duchess of Cambridge tours farm on Northern Ireland visit”
Coronavirus: Ninth case found in UK
A woman who flew into London from China a few days ago is being treated for coronavirus, bringing the total number of UK cases to nine. Chief… Read more “Coronavirus: Ninth case found in UK”
UN lists 112 businesses linked to Israeli settlements
The UN human rights office has issued a long-awaited report on companies linked to Jewish settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The report names 112 business entities the… Read more “UN lists 112 businesses linked to Israeli settlements”
Coronavirus: The volunteer putting himself at risk in Wuhan
As Wuhan – the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak – remains under lockdown, groups of volunteers have stepped in to help by taking… Read more “Coronavirus: The volunteer putting himself at risk in Wuhan”
Italy Salvini: Senate votes for far-right leader to face trial
Italy’s Senate has voted to allow prosecutors to put far-right leader Matteo Salvini on trial over charges of holding migrants at sea. Mr Salvini, who previously served… Read more “Italy Salvini: Senate votes for far-right leader to face trial”
