‘US masters’ blamed for Iranian massacre at military parade
GULF countries and their “US masters” have been blamed by Iran’s foreign minister for an attack on an Iranian military parade which has killed at least 24 people, including civilians.
Renowned Australian scientist, 104, ends life in Switzerland
AUSTRALIAN scientist, David Goodall, has ended his life in Switzerland at the age of 104.
Macron hails internationalism in response to Le Pen rally
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron has used a ceremony commemorating Australia’s wartime co-operation with France to highlight a global world-view as a counter to nationalism.
Basque group ETA confirms dissolution
THE Basque militant group ETA has announced it has “completely dissolved all its structures”, according to a letter sent to Basque institutions and civil society groups.
Spanish government to consider changing law on rape after controversial case
SPAIN is considering changes to the law after a court rejected charges of gang rape against five men, an official said.
Avicii's family release statement saying he ‘could not go on’
DANCE DJ Avicii “could not go on any longer”, his family has said in a second statement released this week.
Russia's Supreme Court rules against Alexei Navalny
RUSSIA’S Supreme Court has upheld a criminal conviction against opposition leader Alexei Navalny and his brother.
Elephant herds at risk due to rise in poaching
RISING Chinese demand for products made from elephant skin is driving poaching and posing an even greater threat to Asia’s wild herds than the ivory trade, according to a report by a British-based conservation group.
Daesh tunnels targeted as Syrian government launches attack
SYRIAN government forces have launched a new operation targeting underground tunnels used by the Daesh in the capital Damascus, according to state TV.
Man held over blaze that killed 18 people in Guangdong
POLICE have caught a man suspected of setting a fire at a three-storey building that killed 18 people and injured five others in China.
