Tyre Nichols: What is the ‘Scorpion’ unit of Memphis police? News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 The special police squad unit focuses on violent crime, but critics say it has a reputation for brutality. Read More
George Santos: Drag queen claims embroil embattled congressman News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 A congressman who has criticised LGBT people becomes late-night comedy fodder after his apparent drag queen past emerges. Read More
Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 The staple ingredient has become a symbol of the country’s rising cost of living. Read More
South Korea: ‘Protesting for 20 years and still no equal rights’ News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 Disability rights activists are disrupting rush hour in Seoul’s subway stations to demand better access. Read More
MLMs: Lured into India’s get-rich-quick selling schemes News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 QNET is being investigated by Indian authorities for suspected money-laundering. Read More
Czech Republic: Second round of presidential election News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 Former PM Andrej Babis and retired Nato general Petr Pavel are vying for the ceremonial but influential post. Read More
Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction. Read More
Woman arrested for enrolling as New Jersey high school student News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 Officials say the 29-year-old used a fake birth certificate to get on to the New Jersey school roster. Read More
Haiti police riot after crime gangs kill 14 officers News / January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023 Fourteen police officers have died since the start of 2023 amid a huge surge in gang violence. Read More
NYC bike path killer Sayfullo Saipov convicted of murder News / January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023 The Uzbekistan native may face the death penalty for what was the city’s deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11. Read More