Austria: Former finance minister Grasser jailed for corruption

The court said Karl-Heinz Grasser received kickbacks in return for information on property sales.


Trump orders withdrawal of US troops from Somalia

The US has about 700 personnel in the country targeting al-Shabab and Islamic State militants.


Faroe Islands: Inside the under-sea tunnel network

The under-sea tunnel network cuts journey times between two islands by a half.


US House passes federal cannabis decriminalisation bill

It is the first bill of its kind taken up by either chamber of Congress but faces an uncertain future.


Suarez case: Juventus director probed over footballer's Italian exam

A senior official at the club is placed under investigation over the player's citizenship bid.


'General Suhaila': Afghanistan's famous female surgeon dies at 72

Suhaila Siddiq was a famous surgeon who continued working under the Taliban, and then became a minister.


Ethiopia aid delayed amid reports Tigray fighting continues - UN

Clashes in many parts of the Tigray region mean there is still no access, UN officials say.


China becomes second nation to plant flag on the Moon

It becomes the second nation to unfurl its banner on the lunar surface, more than 50 years after the US.


Timnit Gebru: Google staff rally behind fired AI researcher

Timnit Gebru, a critic of some of the firm's policies, says she was dismissed over an internal email.


Plane makes emergency landing on US highway

A light aircraft is forced to make an emergency landing on an interstate in Minnesota, but no injuries are reported.