In a statement, the singer’s lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to “extract money”.
Sotheby’s halts Buddha jewels auction after India threat
The jewels are described as one of the most astonishing archaeological finds of the modern era.
Men found guilty of violent murder of Aboriginal schoolboy
Cassius Turvey was chased through bush and beaten with a metal pole, in a case which sparked national outrage.
Australia Greens leader loses seat, cites ‘Trump effect’
Adam Bandt was ousted by a “riptide” of swing votes, which he blamed on the so-called Trump effect.
Woman killed in axe attack at Warsaw university
A member of university staff was killed and a security guard was severely injured in the attack on Wednesday.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University
The university asked for police help after protesters occupied part of the main library on Wednesday.
Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy?
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency – and the potential fallout.
Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy?
Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency – and the potential fallout.
‘This will be the work of years’: The medics identifying remains from Syria’s mass graves
Hundreds of thousands of Syrians were killed under the Assad regime before he was toppled from power.
Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he’s voting in the conclave
“Not even in my wildest imagination did I think this would happen,” Cardinal David tells the BBC.
