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Deadly Russian strike shatters Ukraine rail hub
Deadly Russian strike shatters Ukraine rail hub
by  AFP

"It's such a shame for this boy, such a shame," said Viktor, a resident of the Ukrainian city of Chaplyne, whose young neighbour was killed by a Russian strike. Ukraine's prosecutor general's office said "10 civilians were killed" at Chaplyne station and its surroundings, leaving open the possibility that the other victims were not civilians.

Pope Francis asks North Korea to invite him to visit
Pope Francis asks North Korea to invite him to visit
by  AFP

Pope Francis has asked Pyongyang to invite him to North Korea, saying in a televised interview on Friday that he would not turn down a chance to visit and work for peace. "When they invite me -- that is to say, please invite me -- I won't say no," Pope Francis told South Korea's state broadcaster KBS in an interview that aired Friday.

Australia launches formal inquiry into ex-PM's secret power grab
Australia launches formal inquiry into ex-PM's secret power grab
by  AFP

Australia on Friday tapped a former high court judge to investigate ex-prime minister Scott Morrison's decision to secretly appoint himself to several key ministerial portfolios. The probe will be led by former high court judge Virginia Bell and will report by November 25.

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