Héctor Bello wrote on social media that “you gave your own life for our daughter” in the quakes which killed at least 589 people.
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
Four men held over child-marriage in Sierra Leone set to appear in landmark court case
It relates to a 17-year-old girl – four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.
Canada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.
US sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo’s minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia
Col Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.
Moment woman pulled from rubble alive after Venezuela earthquake
First responders and volunteers pulled a survivor from under the rubble of a collapsed building in La Guaira.
Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani
The decision was welcomed by many tenants – but landlords fear it will worsen housing conditions.
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump
Trading on South Korea’s Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.


