Clowns take over the streets of Brazil’s historic Mariana
Around 100 clowns and circus fans fill the historic centre of Mariana, Brazil, for an international gathering celebrating circus, music and colour
Popular Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa faces appeal battle after death sentence
Khalifa and 11 others face death sentences in a major synthetic drug trafficking case, with appeals and further legal challenges expected.
Eurozone Economy Surged as War Ignited Energy Prices
The bloc’s GDP picked up more rapidly than previously estimated in the quarter through June, but that resilience will be tested if the Iran war continues to block the Strait of Hormuz.
Nepal observes national day of mourning for victims of flash flood disaster
Flags flew at half mast on the 13th day since the disaster, the last day of the Hindu mourning period.
There’s a Legal Fight Brewing at Oktoberfest
The season of beer and lederhosen has been clouded by allegations Munich is running a cartel that even a prince can’t crack.
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Continue to Climb
China’s foreign-exchange reserves edged higher in August against the backdrop of a weaker dollar and a surging trade surplus, renewing concerns about the yuan’s appreciation.
Gaza Peace Board high official warns roadmap failure could make two-state solution impossible
Says people in Gaza still live in ‘terrible conditions’ and cannot face another winter as things stand
Heavy smoke and flames after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway in Miami
An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, hit vehicles and caught fire. Five died, five were injured. FAA and NTSB investigate.
Adidas apologises after campaign featuring former Israeli soldier sparks boycott calls
Company describes posters as a local promotion of its Single Shoe service as critics point to Gaza’s amputation crisis
Volcanic ash continues to disrupt flights in Indonesia, thousands stranded
Seven airports remain affected and temporarily closed
