Jobs growth surges in US despite slowdown fears
Jobs growth surged in the US in January, defying fears that the economy is heading for a downturn. Employers added 517,000 jobs last month, the...
Ismail Mashal: Taliban arrests Afghan professor who backed girls’ education
A university professor in Afghanistan who is an outspoken critic of the Taliban's ban on education for women and girls has been arrested in Kabul....
New Porsche mistakenly put on sale at bargain price in China
Potential car buyers in China have found that an online advert for a luxury sports car was just too good to be true. A Porsche...
Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter freed from prison
Disgraced former pop star Gary Glitter has been freed from prison after serving half his 16-year jail term. Glitter, 78, whose real name is Paul...
Paco Rabanne: Celebrated designer dies aged 88
Celebrated perfume and fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died aged 88 at his home in France. His death was confirmed by Puig, the parent company...
Paris Olympics: Up to 40 countries could boycott Games, says Poland sports minister
Up to 40 countries could boycott the next Olympic Games, making the whole event pointless, said Poland's sport and tourism minister Kamil Bortniczuk. His comments...
Fraud claims against Adani group spark political row in India
A US research firm's allegations of fraud against billionaire Gautam Adani's business empire have sparked a political row in India. Opposition leaders stalled the functioning...
Low immunity, overwhelmed hospitals fuel Covid-19 deaths in ageing Japan
Low immunity against Covid-19 and a growing population of frail elderly is driving a surge in coronavirus deaths in Japan which had, for a long...
Man admits treason charge over Queen crossbow threat
A man who arrived at Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow and told a protection officer "I am here to kill the Queen" has pleaded...
Why would China use a spy balloon when it has satellites?
News of a suspected Chinese spy balloon floating over the US has left many wondering why Beijing would want to use a relatively unsophisticated tool...