It was meant as a day of fun and games at France’s second largest prison, but it prompted an outcry.Story Published at: August 24, 2022 at 12:58PM
Go-karting for French prisoners a mistake, admits Fresnes governor
Peru to sue Repsol for $4.5bn over oil spill
The spill has been described by Peru as the worst ecological disaster around Lima in recent memory.Story Published at: August 24, 2022 at 12:01PM
Prayuth Chan-ocha: Thai court suspends PM from office
Prayuth Chan-ocha won power in a military coup in 2014 but his opponents say he has overstayed his ruling term.Story Published at: August 24, 2022 at 08:56AM
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle: Passengers stuck for hours inside tunnel
“Several people were freaking out,” said one traveller, after a Calais to Folkestone train was evacuated.Story Published at: August 24, 2022 at 02:08AM
Breonna Taylor: Ex-officer pleads guilty to helping falsify search warrant
Kelly Hanna Goodlett, 35, pleaded guilty to a civil rights charge for helping falsify a search warrant.Story Published at: August 23, 2022 at 09:59PM
Angola election: Long-dominant MPLA faces tough Unita challenge
A disgruntled youthful population weigh up whether to back the MPLA, in power for more than 40 years.Story Published at: August 24, 2022 at 12:40AM
Somalia and al-Shabab: The struggle to defeat the militants
The weekend’s deadly hotel siege served as a reminder that the militants remain a potent threat.Story Published at: August 24, 2022 at 02:45AM
Rayshard Brooks: No charges in police killing that sparked protests
The 27-year-old was shot after a struggle with two officers who were trying to arrest him.Story Published at: August 24, 2022 at 12:06AM
Ukraine war: Kyiv counts cost of fragile independence
As Ukrainians mark 31 years of independence, the threat they face from Moscow will test their spirit.Story Published at: August 24, 2022 at 12:56AM
Spain: Gunman euthanised before he can stand trial
The man had begged to be euthanised after being partially paralysed in a police shootout in Spain.Story Published at: August 23, 2022 at 10:20PM