David Bowie performed here, Carlos Sainz raced go-karts: Madrid's iconic La Ermita mall demolished for 529 homes in €77 million makeover

German politician found dead in Berlin hotel

BERLIN — A prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation. The cause of death of Hubert Aiwanger, 55, who was deputy leader of southern Bavaria state, was not immediately clear. Police in the capital said in a statement he was “found dead

ICC prosecution seeks to admit evidence of surge in drug killings

MANILA, Philippines—The prosecution in the International Criminal Court (ICC) wants information on the sudden surge of drug-related killings by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the “contradicting” narratives of self-defense by five more witnesses to be admitted as evidence. In a filing released early Thursday, the prosecutors told the Trial Chamber (TC) III to consider

West Hollywood approves legal protections for polyamorous relationships

LOS ANGELES — West Hollywood has become the latest US city to create a domestic partnership registry to recognize polyamorous relationships. The city’s five-person council unanimously approved an ordinance on Tuesday that grants legal protections to multi-partner family structures, a move that came as much of the rest of the United States was gripped by

Russell Brand Trial: Jury weighs seven sexual offence charges; deliberations to resume Wednesday

Jury discussions are now underway regarding comedian Russell Brand's sexual offences trial at Southwark Crown Court. Faced with multiple charges from six women about occurrences between 1999 and 2009, the prosecution argues that Brand leveraged his celebrity status for sexual manipulation. In his defense, Brand asserts that all encounters were consensual and refutes the allegations.

Australia launches A$28 million project to stop invasive cane toads from reaching Pilbara after 1935 introduction

A new project involving Curtin University and Rio Tinto seeks to establish a waterless barrier for cane toads. The initiative intends to protect Western Australia's Pilbara area from the ecologically damaging species. Researchers plan to modify water sources over a significant area to prevent the toads' survival. Traditional Owners have been engaged throughout the project to ensure cultural significance is respected.

Jimmy Buffett's $275 million family trust becomes a legal battleground

Did Russia rehearse satellite attack? Expert on close encounter with western spacecraft

A Russian military satellite's recent close encounter with a commercial satellite has sparked serious concerns about security in space. Experts are alarmed, suggesting this action may signal an escalation towards targeting satellites linked to military operations. US officials have warned that these provocative moves could jeopardize commercial satellite networks, further fueling the existing geopolitical tensions and prompting analysts to rigorously track Russian movements in the sky.

Who is Joshua Wong? Why Hong Kong activist got 10 more years in jail and what is the case against him

Joshua Wong is a prominent pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong. Jailed since 2020, he was sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison on Thursday.

Joshua Wong, face of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests, jailed for 10 years

Wong, 30, is among hundreds of Hongkongers detained under the controversial national security law.

Ditching dairy for oat milk could be putting your health at risk, study finds

Children, teenagers and women appeared to be worst affected by any swap to plant-based milks, yoghurt and cheese

Bank of England expected to hike interest rates for first time in three years

Rate-setters are widely expected to tighten monetary policy in a bid to tackle rising inflation in the UK economy