Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world’s most high-profile banker.
Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers’ body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
Late singer Oliver Tree’s body returned to US after helicopter crash
The 32-year-old California native died whilst on his world tour, ahead of a date in Brazil.
Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying ‘grudge’
Police say they believe the attack was motivated by a “grudge” over bullying.
More than half of France under red alerts as heatwave intensifies
The health minister warns many citizens “will suffer”, with temperatures set to peak on Monday.
China’s import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan
Taiwan’s agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978
Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an “immediate impact on inbound tourism”.
Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is “not yet official or binding”.
Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker
Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
After Trump inspects Reflecting Pool, he says repair work will begin ‘immediately’
On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.
