‘Pay and smile’ – Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Italy’s capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.
‘Brave’ boy, 13, swims 4km to save family stranded off Australia coast
The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.
Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
The Buddhist spiritual leader is recognised in the audiobook category for his meditations.
Australian woman dies after becoming snagged in ski lift in Japan
The 22-year-old became caught in a chairlift and was suspended in midair before having a heart attack, officials say.
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
The US president labels Noah a “total loser” over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.
Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release
The boy was released on the order of a judge who said his detention was “cruel” and “bereft of human decency”.
Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
Bad Bunny makes Grammy history as stars protest against ICE
Other prizes went to Billie Eilish, Olivia Dean and Lady Gaga, at a ceremony dominated by politics.
Gaza’s key Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.
Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.
