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Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase

The 46-year-old was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to police and local mediaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian man has been arrested at a Thai airport in connection with the alleged murder of a 17-year-old girl whose naked body was found in a suitcase, according to local police.The man, 46, was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to travel on a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to local media. Continue reading...

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Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic relations with France, once a key ally

Burkina Faso's military government has severed diplomatic ties with France, its former colonial ruler and key security partner

Bahrain accuses Iran of launching a drone attack targeting the island kingdom

Bahrain accuses Iran of launching a drone attack targeting the island kingdom

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Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say

Chinese authorities say a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing killed the pilot and injured 13 people

Venice protest planned for US ambassador’s superyacht visit

Activists aim to repeat disruption of Jeff Bezos’s wedding when billionaire Tilman Fertitta drops anchorProtesters in Venice are planning to disrupt a visit by the billionaire US ambassador to Italy in his 117-metre superyacht, which they fear he plans to dock in the lagoon city.“We ruined the party for Jeff Bezos’s wedding last year – this year let’s ruin the ambassador’s tour!” said Stella Faye, a 28-year-old researcher and activist, at a meeting of about 40 demonstrators on Thursday. Continue reading...