Ecuador hit by nationwide blackout, minister says
A government minister blames the blackout on a lack of investment in electrical systems....
Tasmania entices winter tourists with ‘odd jobs’ offer
How are your wombat walking skills? The Australian island launches an interesting way to encourage visitors over winter....
China changed village names ‘to erase Uyghur culture’
Activists claim removal of place names is the latest attempt to undermine Uyghur culture in China....
Boeing crash families demand record $25bn fine
The families of victims of two 737 Max crashes also call for prosecutions a day after apology by chief executive....
Justin Timberlake’s lawyer to ‘vigorously’ defend star
The singer was arrested for running a stop sign and failing to stay on the right side of the road....
Israeli strikes on Gaza may have violated laws of war – UN report
Israel says the UN report into six strikes last year that killed at least 218 people is “flawed”....
South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows ‘new era’ at inauguration
Cyril Ramaphosa has been forced to share power after failing to secure a majority in last month’s election....
Chinese ‘underground bankers’ accused of aiding Mexican cartel
The US says money exchanges were used by the powerful Sinaloa gang to shift money to Mexico....
England fans’ behaviour under scrutiny over chant
A number of England fans at Euro 2024 were filmed singing a controversial chant referencing German casualties in World War Two....
Cargo ship Tutor believed to have sunk in Red Sea after Houthi attack
The Liberian-flagged Tutor started taking on water after a deadly sea drone attack a week ago....