Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
At the time of the arrests last year, Mali’s Security Minister Gen Daoud Aly Mohammedine said “fringe elements of the…
Children in temporary accommodation hits record high
Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, where tenants can be evicted without giving a reason, are widely regarded as a key driver…
Dad to stand trial accused of murdering daughter Minnie Merriman
The father of a nine-year-old girl who died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath is…
Son pays tribute to dad, 102, who died after allegedly being assaulted in pub
“I feel sad – even though he could be difficult because of his age and dementia, still, you get used…
Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Civil society monitors have reported mostly orderly voting alongside some incidents of delays and procedural issues. International observers are present.…
Tanzanian rangers arrested as police investigate death in national park
Tanzania’s police have arrested three park rangers after a man died and two others were injured in a conservation area…
Roosters force first NRL lead change in five months
The Sydney Roosters have moved to the top of the NRL ladder for the first time in five years, leapfrogging…
Gardner breaks silence on affair with teammate, retains vice-captaincy
Australia vice-captain Ash Gardner has apologised for the pain caused by her marriage breakdown and thanked Cricket Australia for backing…
Quick hits: A ‘peanut’ jibe, a Starc record and a brain explosion
Steve Smith called a Bangladesh bowler a “peanut” for making an appeal, but he could probably have labelled a couple…
French ambassador to CAR accused of misconduct at official residence faces disciplinary action
France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its top diplomat in the Central African Republic (CAR) over accusations of misconduct. This…