Wealthy businessman charged in connection with journalist's murder

One of Malta's wealthiest men has been charged as an accomplice to the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb. https://ift.tt/35U0L3R

Homeless man arrested after three teens stabbed in The Hague

A 35-year-old homeless man has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing three teenagers on a busy shopping street in The Hague. https://ift.tt/33AyIoD

Relic thought to be from Christ's manger arrives in Bethlehem

A tiny wooden relic which some believe to come from Christ's manger has arrived in Bethlehem ahead of Christmas. https://ift.tt/33zTSDv

Crypto developer arrested 'for helping North Korea'

A cryptocurrency researcher has been arrested for allegedly helping the North Korean government use the technology to launder money and evade sanctions designed to restrict its nuclear programme. https://ift.tt/2Y0goUX

'Chinese cover-ups led to swine fever spreading faster'

Cover-ups by the Chinese government led to African swine fever spreading faster, a leading businessman has told Sky News.  https://ift.tt/37Rrjod

'Circus act' of honeymoon murder trial to be exposed by victim's family

The family of an Irish woman murdered on her honeymoon in Mauritius have launched a podcast they say will help listeners understand the "circus act" trial that acquitted two suspects. https://ift.tt/37LVc9H

N Korea calls Japan PM 'imbecile' and 'dwarf' in row over missiles

North Korea has mocked Japan's prime minister in a row over missiles, calling him an "imbecile and political dwarf" and an "idiot". https://ift.tt/2rH2smq

Mystery of empty boat washed ashore in Ireland solved

The mystery of who was behind a boat that washed up on the Irish coast after apparently coming from Canada has been solved. https://ift.tt/2R134hA

Model takes legal action after Miss World ban for being a mum

A model is taking legal action against the Miss World beauty pageant after she was disqualified for being a mother. https://ift.tt/2L3qhMj

Sunbathers help save migrants washed up on Gran Canaria beach

Three children and a pregnant woman were among some two dozen migrants helped by sunbathers after washing up on a beach in the Canary Islands. https://ift.tt/37QK9vU

Leonardo DiCaprio falsely accused of financing Amazon fires

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has accused Leonardo DiCaprio of financing deliberate fires in the Amazon rainforest - despite producing no evidence. https://ift.tt/34BbyQl

Several hurt after stabbing in shopping area of The Hague

Several people have been hurt in a stabbing in The Hague, Dutch police have said. https://ift.tt/37RY9oY

Sudan repeals law that restricted women's dress and behaviour

A law used to regulate women's dress and behaviour in Sudan has been repealed following mass protests and a change of government. https://ift.tt/2OvcY9A

Black hole 'so big it should not exist' has been discovered

A black hole so big that scientists say it should not exist has been discovered 15,000 light years away from Planet Earth. https://ift.tt/33tyUWD

Iraq's prime minister to resign after day of deadly violence

Iraq's prime minister has announced that he is resigning in the wake of deadly anti-government protests. https://ift.tt/2OwTlOw

Company faces backlash over 'period badge' idea

A Japanese department store has come under fire for asking its female employees to wear badges letting people know they are on their period. https://ift.tt/2q1hLWK

Conor McGregor to return to UFC in January

Conor McGregor will return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 15 months after losing his lightweight title to Khabib Nurmagomedov. https://ift.tt/2OYDYNP

Giraffes among 10 animals killed in barn fire at wildlife park

At least 10 animals have died in a barn fire at a wildlife park in Ohio. https://ift.tt/35JxoBl

Town called Asbestos to change its name because it's bad for business

A town in Canada called Asbestos is changing its name because the cancer-causing mineral does not have a "good connotation". https://ift.tt/2Ov5kfd

Greta Thunberg named author of the year for collection of speeches

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has been named author of the year by British bookshop Waterstones. https://ift.tt/2QXugOh

18,000-year-old frozen puppy found in Siberia

An "amazingly well-preserved" 18,000-year-old puppy has been found in Siberia - but scientists cannot decide whether it is a dog or a wolf. https://ift.tt/33xjAbw

Free solo climber 'who needed freedom of the climb' dies in cliff fall

An acclaimed free solo climber has died after falling 300m while trying to descend a cliff face in Mexico. https://ift.tt/2rAsJ5Y

Trump in first visit to Afghanistan as Taliban talks restart

President Donald Trump has made his first trip to Afghanistan during a surprise Thanksgiving visit where he announced peace talks with the Taliban have restarted. https://ift.tt/2OsvHm8

Fortnum & Mason sees tough Hong Kong opening after record year

Fortnum & Mason (F&M), the luxury grocer, has admitted a challenging opening for its first overseas store while revealing another year of record sales. https://ift.tt/34GYAQY

Plastic surgery: South Korea faces beauty backlash

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Apple criticised for listing Crimea as Russian territory on its apps

Apple has been condemned for listing Crimea as part of Russian territory in its mapping and weather apps. https://ift.tt/33vycbE

Thanksgiving will be awkward for many Americans this year

As Americans sit down to their annual Thanksgiving turkey, the impeachment of Donald Trump is likely to prompt plenty of family disagreements. https://ift.tt/2DoL6gT

Eating banana skin could have great health benefits

Banana eaters traditionally peel off the skin, chuck it in the bin and then devour the soft yellow fruit inside. https://ift.tt/2rvZiSC

Hong Kong protesters celebrate Trump support

Protesters in Hong Kong are celebrating after Donald Trump signed legislation that effectively backs their civil rights. https://ift.tt/33rREG4

Hungary pulls out of 'too gay' Eurovision Song Contest

Hungary has reportedly pulled out of the Eurovision Song Contest amid speculation the competition is "too gay" for the country's right-wing government. https://ift.tt/34saRst

North Korea launches missile, Japan's coastguard says

North Korea has launched what appears to be a missile, Japan's coastguard has said. https://ift.tt/2skctq4

Trump signs law backing Hong Kong protesters

Donald Trump has signed into law legislation effectively backing civil rights protesters in Hong Kong. https://ift.tt/2XTcZXJ

Woman’s suicide hours after finace’s death sparks call for more support

The parents of a woman who killed herself hours after finding out her fiance had died are calling for more support for those who suffer a shock bereavement.  https://ift.tt/35EyIW1

Animation studio 'arsonist' gets skin grafts on 90% of his body

A suspected arsonist who suffered life-threatening burns on 90% of his body has undergone surgery using mostly artificial skin, Japanese media said. https://ift.tt/2OP8f1d

Professional climber survives horror fall from El Capitan

A professional climber has survived a horror fall while scaling Yosemite's 3,200ft El Capitan. https://ift.tt/2OQTT0h

Russian ambassador denies interference in general election

Russia's new ambassador to Britain has urged political parties to keep his country out of the general election, saying allegations of Russian interference have "nothing at all to do with realities". https://ift.tt/34uQwCY

Race to find Albania earthquake survivors after 26 killed

Rescuers in Alabania are racing to find survivors of an earthquake that has killed at least 26 people. https://ift.tt/37FYdIs

Three-star Michelin restaurant dropped from guide - and not because of its food

A famed sushi restaurant in Tokyo has lost its Michelin star status - but not because of the quality of its food. https://ift.tt/33vLJQA

Actor, 35, dies after collapsing while filming reality TV show

A Taiwanese-Canadian actor and model has died aged 35 after suffering an apparent heart attack while filming a competitive reality TV show. https://ift.tt/37Hy1xi

Man's pants and 7kg of plastic discovered in stomach of dead deer

Seven kilograms of plastic and clothing - including a man's pants - have been discovered in the stomach of a dead deer in Thailand. https://ift.tt/2DnS1ad

British backpacker asked 'will I be alright?' before he died from snakebite

A British backpacker who died after being bitten by a sea snake asked "will I be alright?" before losing consciousness, an inquest has reportedly heard. https://ift.tt/2XVJ4hF

Forget coffee and bacon sarnies - there's a new hangover cure

Never mind bacon sandwiches and coffee, some scientists reckon the ideal hangover cure is a drink of coconut water, pear and lime. https://ift.tt/2runpky

Essex lorry victims 'repatriated to Vietnam'

Sixteen of the 39 people found dead in a lorry in Essex last month have been repatriated to Vietnam. https://ift.tt/2qSly9l

First transatlantic 'narco sub' captured off Spanish coast

A submarine believed to be carrying around 3.5 tonnes of cocaine has been towed into port after being intercepted off the Spanish coast. https://ift.tt/34qfHqa

Man dies after being licked by his dog

A man in Germany has died after contracting a rare infection from being licked by his dog. https://ift.tt/2skM8Z7

HIV positive sperm bank launched in New Zealand

The world's first HIV positive sperm bank has been launched in New Zealand, with organisers hoping to reduce stigma around the virus. https://ift.tt/34lIV9S

TikTok user who criticised China over Uighur Muslims blocked

A TikTok user says the Chinese-owned social media platform has blocked her from posting on it for a month after raising awareness about the plight of Uighur Muslims. https://ift.tt/2pUJMzl

'Day of rage': Palestinians protest US policy shift on settlements

Protests have taken place across the West Bank as Palestinians took part in a "day of rage" against last week's dramatic US policy shift on Israeli settlements. https://ift.tt/2DhUuCO

13 soldiers killed as two helicopters collide in mid-air

Thirteen French soldiers fighting Islamist insurgents in Mali have been killed after two helicopters collided in mid-air. https://ift.tt/2pWR5Xe

Earthquake in Albania kills at least 16 and injures 600

At least 16 people have died and more than 600 are injured after an earthquake struck Albania in the early hours of Tuesday. https://ift.tt/2XYkMnv