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French woman to testify on decade-long drug rape trauma

French woman to testify on decade-long drug rape trauma

A French woman whose husband has admitted to drugging her repeatedly over 10 years so she could be raped by dozens of strangers will take the stand Thursday in the mass trial of 51 of her alleged abusers.

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Hamas says Netanyahu trying to 'thwart' Gaza truce

Hamas says Netanyahu trying to 'thwart' Gaza truce

Hamas on Thursday accused Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to "thwart" a Gaza truce deal, after the Israeli premier said the Palestinian militant group has "rejected everything" in negotiations.

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US disinformation researcher laments 'incredible witch hunt'

US disinformation researcher laments 'incredible witch hunt'

Understanding disinformation has emerged as a lightning rod in the United States ahead of the November election, with academics and think-tanks facing lawsuits by right-wing groups and subpoenas from a Republican-led congressional committee.

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Trump election conspiracy case returns to court but trial far off

Trump election conspiracy case returns to court but trial far off

Donald Trump's case on charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election returns to a courtroom on Thursday, but a trial of the former US president appears remote.

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Harris gears up for debate as Trump talks economy

Harris gears up for debate as Trump talks economy

Vice President Kamala Harris travels to the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania on Thursday, where she will reportedly spend five days preparing for next week's presidential debate.

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Pegula stuns Swiatek at US Open as home hopes surge, Draper in breakthrough

Pegula stuns Swiatek at US Open as home hopes surge, Draper in breakthrough

Jessica Pegula became the fourth American to reach this year's US Open semi-finals on Wednesday by stunning world number one Iga Swiatek as Jack Draper broke through to his first Grand Slam last-four.

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Pope to stress harmony in Indonesia mosque and football stadium events

Pope to stress harmony in Indonesia mosque and football stadium events

Pope Francis is set to stress religious harmony Wednesday as he meets leaders from other religions at Southeast Asia's biggest mosque and holds a mass for tens of thousands at a football stadium in Indonesia's capital.

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Swiatek sent crashing out of US Open by Pegula

Swiatek sent crashing out of US Open by Pegula

World number one Iga Swiatek was sent crashing out of the US Open on Wednesday by Jessica Pegula who moved into her first Grand Slam semi-final.

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New Zealand's Maori anoint new queen

New Zealand's Maori anoint new queen

New Zealand's Maori chiefs anointed a 27-year-old queen as their new monarch Thursday, a surprise choice hailed as a symbol of change for the country's sometimes troubled Indigenous community.

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UK govt moves to oust hereditary peers from upper house

UK govt moves to oust hereditary peers from upper house

The UK government on Thursday introduces legislation to axe seats in the House of Lords retained for hereditary lawmakers as it moves to reform parliament's unelected upper chamber.

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