Brett Favre: US football star files for defamation over Mississippi fraud claims
The ex-player takes action after being accused of fraud over the use of public funds in Mississippi.
Eric Brills released on bail over drone operations near Dublin Airport
Eric Brills, 50, appears in court after a drone was flown near Dublin Airport on 24 January.
Ethiopia Orthodox Church split: Social media restricted
A fallout between the Orthodox Church and a splinter group of clerics is inflaming tensions.
Ancient stone tools found in Kenya made by early humans
Other branches of early humans, not just ancestors of Homo Sapiens, used them to cut and crush food.
Russia to cut oil production in price cap response
The Kremlin plans to reduce output in March after fresh sanctions over Ukraine take effect.
Turkey-Syria earthquake: UK aid appeal raises £32.9m
The announcement comes as more than 21,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria.
Eskom crisis: What does South Africa’s state of disaster mean?
Will the state of disaster help the government deal with the unprecedented power-cuts?
China seeks ‘bold’ steps to lift birth rate
China’s birth rate is at a record low, with officials identifying the cost of childcare as a major issue.
