Browsing: World News

Daily Mirror says the United States has issued its first-ever gender ‘X’ passport after a Navy veteran has been campaigning for the option since 2015.

Congresswoman Betty McCollum on Thursday introduced a resolution condemning Israeli authorities for labelling six human rights organizations as “terrorist groups.”

Aljazeera says the Department of Justice announced an $88m settlement on Thursday with victims of a white supremacist who shot dead nine Black churchgoers in South Carolina in 2015.

TRT World says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the parent company’s name is being changed to “Meta” to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network.

Brian Laundrie – update: Police admit surveillance mistakes and say ‘sighting’ of fugitive was his mother

The Metro says a former private schoolboy has been accused of staging his own kidnap and torture to claim thousands of pounds in ransom money from his dad.

France24 says protesters were defiant on the streets of Sudan early Tuesday to denounce a military coup, as international condemnation ramped up.

Arab News says the Iran-backed Houthis have raided homes in Abedia district, south of Marib district, abducting dozens of civilians.

Aljazeera says Australia will commit to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 but will not improve its goal for 2030 at COP26.

The Independent says As tributes poured in from around the world in remembrance of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins – who was fatally shot by mistake on set by Alec Baldwin with a prop gun – Donald Trump Jr. gleefully took to Instagram to ridicule the actor.

The Independent says Chris and Roberta Laundrie will reportedly cremate the remains of Brian Laundrie when the time comes, their lawyer Steven Bertolino has said.

The Metro says more than 2,000 migrants have walked to the US border from a city in southern Mexico where they have essentially been trapped.

Black man given longest sentence over Capitol riots even though he didn’t go

France24 says Military detained 5 senior Sudanese government figures, as pro-democracy group called on people to take to the streets to counter an apparent military coup.

Arab News says China’s latest COVID-19 outbreak is increasingly likely to spread further, as authorities urged all regions to step up monitoring and called for a reduction in travel.

Aljazeera says coronavirus cases in Eastern Europe have surpassed 20 million as the region grapples with its worst outbreak since the pandemic started and inoculation efforts lag.

TRT World says a powerful storm has drenched wildfire-scarred Northern California, triggering mudslides and flooding, while heavy winds toppled utility poles and downed trees.

Brian Laundrie’s parents have behaved strangely since the disappearance and murder of Gabby Petito and the manhunt for their son. What do they know?

Arab News says Lebanon woke to news of one of the bleakest moments brought on by the country’s energy crisis, after the smashed-up body of a female Ethiopian worker was found.

Aljazeera says the leader of the Haitian gang suspected of kidnapping 17 members of a missionary group from the United States has threatened to kill the hostages.

Sky News says Dental records show that the human remains found at a Florida wilderness park are those of Brian Laundrie, Gabby Petito’s fiance.

Dog the Bounty Hunter says Brian Laundrie search ‘seems to be over’ after FBI finds human remains, notebook and backpack

The Metro says a massive manhunt for Brian Laundrie, the only person of interest in his fiancé Gabby Petito’s death.

The Guardian says Bill Clinton has released a video saying he is on the road to recovery after being hospitalised in southern California.

The Independent says a 20-year-old student from the Tufts University of Massachusetts choked to death after participating in a hotdog eating competition.