French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the vessel was departing Marseille after a payment of “several million euros”.
Nancy Guthrie’s family cleared as possible suspects, with search in its third week
Local police say the missing woman’s relatives are victims – and “to suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel”.
Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place as strikes continue
Expectations for a breakthrough are low as delegations meet for a third time to try and negotiate an end to the war.
Five young people die in Spain apartment block fire
Firefighters say they do not know why the victims could not escape the blaze in the building’s upper floor.
The Martin Luther King protege who helped reshape America
The US civil rights activist’s influence spread from the churches of the Deep South to the White House.
Ex-winger Utai in serious condition after shooting
Former NRL star Matt Utai is in a “critical condition” after being shot multiple times outside his home in Sydney, Australia.
Lunar New Year 2026: Celebrations around the world
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.
Trump says he will be ‘indirectly’ involved in Iran nuclear talks
Speaking ahead of negotiations on Tuesday, the US president says he believes Iran wants to make a deal.
Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised “terrible judgement” in keeping contact with Epstein.
FBI won’t co-operate on Alex Pretti investigation, state officials say
Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says the FBI will not hand over any evidence it has gathered.


