South Africa’s police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract
Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.
The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website
The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones’s company, which faces liquidation.
Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism
This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.
Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after lifting tsunami warning
Japan’s meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week.
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico’s ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.
Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
The US president’s comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.
Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?
In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
