A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Albania at 3.54am and was felt across hundreds of miles of Eastern Europe At least six people are confirmed dead, one man jumping from a collapsing building in Kurbin this morning  Rescuers and the military are now battling to rescue people trapped under the rubble of ruined buildings At least six people are dead and dozens are hurt as the biggest earthquake to hit Albania in decades levelled buildings, trapping people in the rubble and sparking panic among residents today. Schembri had been facing pressure to resign following the arrest last week of the businessman Yorgen … Continue reading A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit Albania at 3.54am and was felt across hundreds of miles of Eastern Europe

Hong Kong democracy parties have won a landslide election victory over backers of the Chinese government in an overwhelming expression of support for the long-running anti-government protests. According to Hong Kong television, 390 of the 452 district council seats — almost nine out of ten — fell to the “pan-democrat” coalition of parties opposed to the pro-Chinese administration of Carrie Lam, the chief executive. Previously, they did not hold a single one of the 18 local councils; now they control all but one of them People turned out in record numbers to eject pro-Beijing politicians from district councils they had … Continue reading Hong Kong democracy parties have won a landslide election victory over backers of the Chinese government

Ashley Young’s friendship with Jared Chance was condemned by many who loved her, but she continued to try and help him when nobody else would. Late last year the bank call centre worker from Kalamazoo, Michigan, went to visit her friend, unaware of the danger her trust would put her in. Some people believe there is good in everyone, and that you can’t simply dismiss those who have made mistakes in the past. Wang claimed to have played a direct role in China’s espionage operations after he was recruited to work at a company on the 26th floor of a … Continue reading Ashley Young’s friendship with Jared Chance was condemned by many who loved her, but she continued to try and help him when nobody else would

Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani was in contact with secretary of state Mike Pompeo in the months before the US ambassador to Ukraine was abruptly recalled, newly released documents show. Mr Pompeo talked with Mr Giuliani on 26 March and then again three days later, the State Department papers indicate. Cody was the last of seven children to be released from a Tuscan, Arizona, hospital last Saturday. The seven Langford survivors were pictured together after losing their mum Dawna and two of their brothers, Trevor, 11, and Rogan, who were among nine killed by a suspected drug cartel gunmen. … Continue reading Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani was in contact with secretary of state Mike Pompeo in the months before the US ambassador to Ukraine was abruptly recalled.