Officer resigns after fatal shooting of black woman playing video game
A white police officer accused of the fatal shooting of a black woman in her home in Texas has resigned, according to officials.
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Officer who killed black woman playing video game ‘should be charged’
The family of a black woman who was shot and killed by a white police officer in her Texas home as she played video games with her eight-year-old nephew have expressed outrage that the officer has not been arrested or fired.
Syrian army moves north amid fears of clash with Turkey
Syrian government troops have moved into towns and villages in northern Syria, setting up a potential clash with Turkish-led forces advancing in the area.
Far right marchers vent anger at Ukraine’s president over peace plan
Shooting off flares and shouting “glory to Ukraine”, thousands of far-right and nationalist activists marched through Kiev, protesting against President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s leadership and his long-awaited peace plan for eastern Ukraine.
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party wins poll but loses control of senate
Poland’s conservative Law and Justice party has capitalised on its popular social spending policies to win a majority in the lower house of parliament and another four-year term in government, according to final election results.
Christopher Columbus statue vandalised in US national holiday protest
A statue of Christopher Columbus has been vandalised on the US holiday that bears his name.
Pope’s chief bodyguard quits over handling of financial inquiry
Pope Francis’ chief bodyguard has resigned over the leak of a Vatican police flyer identifying five Holy See employees who were suspended as part of a financial investigation.
Call for action against food loss in drive for sustainable development
The United Nations’ food agency says around 14% of the food produced globally is lost and is urging action to address the causes of food loss as part of efforts to protect the environment.
Spanish court issues arrest warrant for ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont
A Spanish Supreme Court judge has issued an international arrest warrant for fugitive ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont following the sentencing of 12 of his pro-Catalonia independence colleagues in Spain for their role in a 2017 secession push led by him.
What does Catalonia secession trial mean for Spain?
A dozen Catalan politicians and activists have been convicted on charges of sedition, misuse of public funds and disobedience for their role in an illegal and failed secession attempt for the northeastern region of Spain in 2017.
‘Greatest ever’ cyclist Eddy Merckx sustains head injuries in crash
Cycling great Eddy Merckx sustained head injuries in a crash while riding with friends.