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South Africa court clears way for Zuma's arms graft trial
A South African court ruled Thursday that a long-running arms deal corruption case against former president Jacob Zuma and French defence giant Thales can proceed, rejecting bids to delay the trial.
Ex-Philippine drug war enforcer flees Senate refuge
The chief enforcer of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war has fled the Senate, where he had sought refuge this week to escape arrest for crimes against humanity, the chamber's president said on Thursday.
Japan takes 'half step' toward fixing slow retrial system
Japanese policymakers have approved a proposal to reduce the power of prosecutors to thwart a process for exonerating potential victims of wrongful convictions, following an outcry over the country's retrial system.
Six hantavirus cruise passengers head to Australia
Six passengers who sailed on a hantavirus-affected cruise will fly to Australia from the Netherlands on Thursday while dressed in full protective gear, the Australian government said.
US court suspends sanctions on UN expert on Palestinians
A US judge on Wednesday imposed a temporary injunction on sanctions imposed last year by Washington on a United Nations expert on the occupied Palestinian territories.
Wellgistics Health Accelerates Digital Health Expansion of its Newly Announced RPM, RTM and CCM Pilot with Planned Acquisition of WellCare Today and its Proprietary Samsung Galaxy Watch Care Monitoring Program
Highlights:WellCare Today brings established RPM, RTM and CCM infrastructure with wearable technology integrations and connected monitoring solutionsCombination expected to integrate Wellgistics Health recently announced MSO initiative with Kare Clinicals and its network of 6,500+ independent pharmaciesProposed platform designed to enhance patient engagement, medication adherence, remote monitoring and longitudinal care coordinationProposed transaction valued at approximately $15 millionStrategic initiative intended to create additional clinical revenue opportunities for participating pharmacies and providers
US jury begins deliberations on 737 MAX victim suit against Boeing
A Chicago jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in a suit brought against Boeing by family members of a 24-year-old American who perished in a 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash.
France blames stomach bug for new cruise outbreak, lifts lockdown
French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a gastrointestinal virus was behind an outbreak of sickness that came after an elderly man died of a heart attack.
New trial ordered for US lawyer convicted of murdering wife, son
A US court on Wednesday overturned the conviction of a prominent lawyer serving a life sentence for killing his wife and son in a sensational case that drew national attention.
Shots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds out
Multiple gunshots sent Philippine senators into hiding in their offices late Wednesday, after a legislator wanted by the International Criminal Court sought refuge in the legislative building, AFP journalists said.
One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel
The EU plans to force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules unveiled Wednesday aiming to boost train travel.
Philippine senator seeks military support to block ICC drug war arrest
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's chief drug war enforcer urged the military on Wednesday to stop government attempts to arrest and fly him to the Netherlands to stand trial on charges of crimes against humanity.
Fugitive financier sought in Malaysian fund scandal seeks Trump's pardon
A fugitive financier accused of involvement in a massive corruption scandal in Malaysia in which top officials looted billions from state fund 1MDB has filed for a pardon from US President Donald Trump.
Wellgistics Health Announces Pilot MSO Collaboration with Kare PharmTech Targeting $14 Billion U.S. Market for CCM and RPM Services
Highlights:According to third-party industry reports, the U.S. RPM market is currently $14 Billion alone and expected to reach approximately $29 Billion by 2030, representing a 12.6% CAGR, as healthcare providers continue shifting toward value-based and home-based care models¹Pilot initiative launched across multiple provider offices focused on chronic care management (CCM) and remote patient monitoring (RPM) through it's MSO infrastructureApproximately 1,500+ claims generated to date through the pilot infrastructure with expansion roadmap targeting additional providersWellgistics Pharmacy Network of 6,500+ independent pharmacies positioned to support patient engagement and care coordination initiativesParticipating pharmacists expected to gain access to new clinical service revenue opportunities
Former Honduras mayor arrested over murder of environmental activist
Honduran police on Tuesday arrested a former mayor accused of masterminding the 2024 murder of an environmental activist who opposed a strip mine in a nature reserve.
Singaporean, Indian firms face criminal charges over Maryland bridge crash
A Singapore-based company and another in India have been indicted on multiple criminal charges over a 2024 ship crash that destroyed a bridge in the US state of Maryland and left six people dead, officials said Tuesday.
Indigenous Australians awarded major compensation in mining dispute
An Australian court ordered iron ore giant Fortescue on Tuesday to pay Indigenous people more than Aus$150 million ($108 million) in compensation for mining on their traditional lands.
Thai police arrest 9 in largest ivory seizure in decade
Thai police announced the largest seizure of smuggled ivory in a decade on Monday, with nine people arrested and accused of trying to sell 250 kilograms (551 pounds) of African elephant tusks via Facebook.
Iran hangs 'elite student' on espionage charges: NGOs
Iranian authorities on Monday hanged a post-graduate student from an elite Tehran university on charges of espionage, the latest in a spate of executions against the backdrop of the war against the United States and Israel.
Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin released from prison
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released early from prison on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight.
Renovated Istanbul Greek Orthodox school to be inaugurated, but not reopened: patriarchate
The renovation of a long-closed Greek Orthodox school on an Istanbul island will be finished in September, although it does not yet have a licence to reopen, the patriarchate said Sunday.
Militia kill at least 69 in DR Congo: local, security sources
A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the conflict-torn northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), local and security sources told AFP Saturday.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Spain's Canary Islands
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak arrived in Spain's Canary Islands Sunday, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home after weeks at sea.
Brazil court suspends law aimed at reducing Bolsonaro sentence
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Saturday suspended implementation of a law that could reduce the prison sentence of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro until legal challenges against it are heard, according to a document obtained by AFP.
Indonesia rescuers retrieve hiker's body after volcanic eruption
Indonesian rescuers retrieved on Saturday the body of one of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, a rescue official said.
Indonesia rescuers search for hikers killed in volcanic eruption
Indonesian rescuers resumed the search Saturday for the bodies of three hikers killed in a volcanic eruption in a seismically active no-go zone, officials said.
Acting US attorney general pursues Trump grievances at Justice Dept
US President Donald Trump fired Pam Bondi as attorney general last month, reportedly for failing to successfully prosecute several of his perceived political foes.
Spirit exit likely to lead to higher US airfares, experts say
The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to US fares, according to experts.
Hantavirus scare revives Covid-era conspiracy theories
An outbreak of the deadly hantavirus on a Dutch-flagged cruise ship is reviving conspiracy theories about vaccines, alleged depopulation campaigns and miracle cures that flourished during the Covid pandemic.
Report revives speculation China Eastern crash was deliberate
A report into a fatal airline crash by an independent US government investigative agency has renewed speculation that one of China's biggest aviation disasters was deliberate.
French couple from virus-hit ship describe voyage as 'unlikely adventure'
Julia and Roland Seitre, a French couple aboard the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, said passengers remained calm, called their journey an "unlikely adventure", and urged against unnecessary drama.
WHO says hantavirus risk low as countries prep repatriation flights
The World Health Organization insisted Friday that the hantavirus outbreak posed a minimal risk to the general public, as countries prepared to repatriate passengers stuck on the cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak.