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The high-security prison at Sehnde where convicted rapist Christian Brueckner had served seven years

German Suspect In Madeleine McCann Case Freed From Prison

The top suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal was freed from a German prison on Wednesday, an AFP journalist at the scene reported.

Park Chan-wook's Murder Comedy To Open Asia's Biggest Film Festival

This year's edition of the Busan International Film Festival features 241 official entries from 64 countries, including 90 world premieres

Celebrated director Park Chan-wook's star-studded murder comedy will open Asia's biggest film festival Wednesday, which launches its first fully fledged competition lineup as South Korea projects its soft power worldwide.

Asian Stocks Swing As Traders Bide Time Ahead Of US Rate Decision

All eyes are on the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with expectations high that it will cut interest rates

Asian stock markets were mixed Wednesday as investors bided their time ahead of an expected US interest rate cut later in the day.

BIWC Group: Unveiling the Shadows of corporate deception

In the cutthroat world of business, trust can often be elusive, and it can take a team of skilled professionals to expose deception and protect the innocent. This is where BIWC Group enters the stage; a business intelligence agency led by ex-Israeli special forces with a global network of contacts and an almost endless outreach.

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TikTok -- which boasts almost two billion global users -- is owned by China-based ByteDance

Trump Extends Delay On US TikTok Ban Until Mid-December

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the fourth postponement of a law designed to force the app's sale from its Chinese owner.

The Utah Governor's Office on September 13, 2025 released booking photos of Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk

Suspect In Charlie Kirk Killing Charged With Murder

The suspect in the murder of prominent US conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has been formally charged with his murder, prosecutors in Utah announced on Tuesday.

This combination of pictures created on September 15, 2025, shows US President Donald Trump speaking to reporters after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on September 5, 2025, and Colombia's President Gustavo

Colombia Halts US Arms Purchases In Row Over Drug Fight Delisting

Colombia on Tuesday halted arms purchases from the United States, its biggest military partner, after Washington decertified the South American country as an anti-drugs ally for failing to halt cocaine trafficking.

Hamish Kerr added a world championships gold to his Olympic high jump title

Kipyegon Sparkles, Tinch's Time Away Pays Off With World Gold

Faith Kipyegon cemented her status as an athletics legend on Tuesday by winning her fourth world 1500 metres title whilst Cordell Tinch's decision to return to the sport paid off with 110m hurdles gold.

Stephen Miran, a key advisor to President Donald Trump, was sworn in to the Federal Reserve as a governor on Tuesday

US Fed Opens Key Meeting After Trump Aide Sworn In As Governor

The US Federal Reserve started a key interest rate meeting Tuesday, hours after Donald Trump's new appointee narrowly won confirmation to join the central bank -- while another top official fights her removal by the president.

Thyssenkrupp has faced fierce foreign competition in its traditional steel business

Thyssenkrupp Says India's Jindal Steel Makes Bid For Steel Business

India's Jindal Steel International has made an offer for Thyssenkrupp's steel division, the German company said Tuesday, in what would be a mega-deal for the struggling industrial titan.

Here's looking at your kid: Paul Newman (left) and Robert Redford in 2006

Robert Redford, Hollywood's Golden Boy With A Midas Touch

With his all-American good looks, Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday aged 89 was the eternal "Sundance Kid", a US screen legend both in front of and behind the camera.

US actor and director Robert Redford poses on May 22, 2013 during a photocall for the film "All is Lost" presented Out of Competition at the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival

Cinema Legend Robert Redford Dead At 89

Cinema legend Robert Redford, a screen great both in front of and behind the camera whose career spanned six decades, died early on Tuesday morning at his home in Utah, his publicist said.

Mario Draghi spoke during a conference in Brussels following an address by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

Europe Slow To Match Economic Rivals US, China: Draghi

The European Union is "failing to match the speed of change" in the United States and China and must act urgently on economic reforms to avoid falling further behind, a key report's author said Tuesday.

The defendant Sulaiman A. arrives in the courtroom of the Higher Regional Court in Stuttgart-Stammheim, southwestern Germany, on September 16, 2025, for his verdict

Afghan Gets Life In Prison For Jihadist Knife Murder In Germany

An Afghan man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday for a jihadist stabbing spree in Germany last year that killed a police officer and left five people wounded.

Donal Trump says he is bringing a $15 billion "defamation and libel lawsuit" against the newspaper

Trump Bringing $15 Bn Lawsuit Against New York Times

US President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against the New York Times on Monday, accusing the outlet of a "decades-long pattern" of smears driven by feelings of "actual malice."

On Lagos' packed roads ambulances blast sirens, take shortcuts and speed as fast as they can -- but sometimes to no avail

In Mega-city Lagos, 20 Million Count On Just 100 Ambulances

Standing outside a public hospital in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, Michelin Hunsa is still "traumatised" from the two-hour wait it took to get an ambulance for her mother, found unconscious by her neighbours.

FBI Director Kash Patel has been heavily criticized in the US press for his handling of the investigation in its early hours

FBI Chief Kash Patel Faces Senate Panel

FBI Director Kash Patel faces a Senate panel on Tuesday amid criticism of his handling of the investigation into the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump Set For Unprecedented Second UK State Visit

Donald Trump lands in Britain on Tuesday for an historic second state visit that will see the UK government spare no effort in trying to flatter the mercurial American president.

Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos are set to take effect as Washington implements a trade pact it has negotiated with Tokyo

Lower US Tariffs On Japan Autos Kick In

Lower US tariffs on Japanese autos kicked in on Tuesday, as a relieved Tokyo welcomed the implementation of a trade pact negotiated with Washington.

Social media giants have described an Australian ban on under-16s assessing their platforms as "vague" and "problematic"

Australia Says Social Media Ban Will Not Age Test All Users

Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said Tuesday.

Poland's President Karol Nawrocki is at loggerheads with Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government but is a big fan of US President Donald Trump

Poland's Nawrocki Talks Drone Defence In Paris And Berlin

Poland's right-wing nationalist president Karol Nawrocki visits Paris and Berlin on Tuesday, seeking help to shore up his country's eastern defences in the wake of a major Russian drone incursion.

Achraf Hakimi also has a huge year on the horizon with Morocco at international level

PSG Fear Impact Of Injuries As They Put Champions League Title On The Line

There is the sense that the new season gets up and running for real this week for Paris Saint-Germain as they begin their defence of the Champions League title amid doubts as to how much longer their squad can handle being pushed to the limit by a crowded calendar.