Mexico City to replace Columbus statue with one of indigenous woman

A statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus situated in a prominent position in Mexico City is to be replaced with one of an indigenous woman.

Russia ‘lying’ over role in flight MH17 being shot down, say families of 298 victims at murder trial

Relatives of the 298 people who died when Malaysian Airlines flight 17 was shot down have accused Russia of lying about its role in the incident.

Children as young as 12 should be allowed to overrule parents on COVID vaccine, says doctor

Some children as young as 12 should be allowed to overrule their parents on whether they have the COVID vaccine, a senior doctor has said.

Male and female students segregated by curtain as university studies resume in Afghanistan

University studies in Afghanistan have resumed, with male and female students seen segregated by a curtain down the middle of a classroom.

‘At a loss for words’: Cheryl pays tribute to ‘stunning, unique’ Sarah Harding

Cheryl has paid tribute to former Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding, who died on Sunday after battling breast cancer.

Male and female students segregated by curtain as university studies resume in Afghanistan

University studies in Afghanistan have resumed, with male and female students seen segregated by a curtain down the middle of a classroom.

‘Their terms shouldn’t frighten us’: Activist and opposition leader sentenced in Belarus

Two of Belarus's opposition figures who challenged the presidential elections in 2020 have been jailed for trying to threaten national security.

The force is strong with this one: Star Wars actor Mark Hamill goes viral… for tweeting his own name

An iconic role in one of the most loved movie series of all time had long secured him a lifetime of adulation from millions.