Extinction Rebellion win court challenge to London police ban
Climate-change activists Extinction Rebellion won a legal challenge in London’s High Court on Wednesday against a police-imposed blanket ban on protests during its “Autumn Uprising”...
Ireland to impose ‘latte levy’ by 2021 to cut plastic waste
Ireland will impose a so-called latte levy on disposable coffee cups by 2021 in a bid to change consumer habits and cut the environmental impact...
Malaysian police say 1MDB fugitive Low seeking to buy Cyprus properties
Malaysian police said on Wednesday that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, accused of a multi-billion dollar theft at state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), is...
Late pop star George Michael back in the spotlight with new song
“Last Christmas”, an upcoming romantic comedy, was inspired by British singer George Michael’s solo songs and hits from his Wham! days and features a new...
China backs bolder action to counter roots of Hong Kong unrest: official
Beijing supports bolder action to tackle the roots of unrest that has rocked Hong Kong for months, a senior Chinese official said on Wednesday, just...
Mozambique to appeal South African ruling to set aside extradition of ex-finance minister
Mozambique’s government plans to appeal a South African court’s decision to revoke the planned extradition of former finance minister Manuel Chang, wanted in both his...
‘Unique agreement’ closes pay gap in Australia: FFA
Australian soccer’s governing body said on Wednesday it has reached agreement with the players’ union on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that “closes the...
Facebook to expand encryption drive despite warnings over crime
Facebook will outline on Wednesday plans to expand encryption across its Messenger platform, despite warnings from regulators and government officials that the enhanced security will...
A Bevin-Beshear recount? Here’s what could happen in the Kentucky governor’s race – USA TODAY
A Bevin-Beshear recount? Here’s what could happen in the Kentucky governor’s race USA TODAY Trump’s Kentucky prediction the day before the close election for governor CNN With...
U.N. Palestinian refugee agency replaces boss pending inquiry outcome
The head of the U.N. agency that aids Palestinian refugees has stepped aside until the end of an investigation into misconduct allegations, the agency said...