Palestinian groups hand over coffin said to contain Gaza hostage’s body
The remains will be transferred to Israeli forces, who will take them to Israel’s forensic medicine institute for identification.
Dublin: Woman critical after being set on fire at house
The woman was removed from the scene to hospital to be treated for burn injuries which are believed to be serious.
Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu dies in South Africa aged 43
News of his death has shocked many at home in Nigeria, prompting an outpouring of grief.
Jimmy Cliff’s charisma and fearless creativity expanded the horizons of reggae
Cliff, who has died aged 81, took every opportunity that he was presented with, and created plenty more himself. It resulted in a career path like no other
Inconvenient Indian author Thomas King discovers he has no indigenous roots
Thomas King, whose works centered around indigenous stories, said he feels as though he’s “been ripped in half” after learning he is not part Cherokee.
Same-sex marriage must be respected throughout EU, top court tells Poland
The ruling covers the case of a Polish couple who married in Berlin but Polish authorities refused to recognise their marriage.
Niger state kidnap: Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria’s failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren
The police deny little is being done to find the pupils and accuses the Catholic school of not co-operating.
Thai woman’s cremation stopped after knocking heard on coffin
The general manager of a Buddhist temple was startled to see her “opening her eyes” as the coffin opened, AP news agency says.
Editors’ Picks: Our predictions in key Oscar races
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