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US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden have batted away key questions during duelling meet-the-voter TV events. Mr Trump, a Republican, declined to disavow a bizarre online conspiracy, while Mr Biden, a Democrat, would not divulge plans for the Supreme Court. Both candidates were on the defensive …

A woman has been rescued after her husband locked her in their toilet for one-and-a-half years in India. The 35-year-old, who was kept in a 3ft by 3ft lavatory for the past 18 months, was rescued by police and welfare officers in the village of Panipat, a city north of Delhi, …

Spain’s north-eastern region of Catalonia has said bars and restaurants are to close for 15 days from Thursday as the country tries to slow the spread of coronavirus. Across Europe, governments are introducing new restrictions to battle a second wave of infections. The Czech Republic has shut schools and bars, …

President of the Ghana-Russia Business Development Council (GRBDC), Dr. Awutu Boateng, is calling on the Government of Ghana to initiate moves to rescue some Ghanaian nationals in Russia. Dr. Awutu Boateng, in an interview with Kwami Sefa Kayi on the Monday’s edition of Peace FM’s ”Kokrokoo”, disclosed how some Ghanaians, particularly men, …

A 24-year-old woman, identified as Phung Thi Thang, has been arrested by police after she robbed a Techcombank branch in Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Confirming the incident on Sunday, October 11, the police said the suspect, who was wearing a cap, a long-sleeved shirt and a face …

A Louisiana priest was arrested for allegedly filming himself having sex with two dominatrices on the altar at his Catholic church, a report said Thursday. The priest, identified by Nola.com as the Rev. Travis Clark, was busted after a passerby saw the lights on later than usual on Sept. 30 and peeked …

The Liverpool City Region is expected to face the tightest restrictions under a new “three tier” system, which will classify regions as being on “medium”, “high” or “very high” alert. Steve Rotheram, the city region’s mayor, says negotiations have taken place through the night but “no deal” has been agreed …

Ghanaian international, Solomon Asante, scored late in the first-half of extra time to give Phoenix Rising Stars a one-zero win at home over Sacramento Republic FC to propel his side to the USL Championship semi-finals on the early hours of Sunday. Both sides could not produce a goal in the …

US President Donald Trump is no longer a Covid transmission risk to others, the White House physician has said. Sean Conley’s memo is the first update on Mr Trump’s health since Thursday. There had been concerns that he might still be contagious following his three-day hospital stay. However, the statement …

Two small planes have collided in mid-air before crashing in western central France, killing five people, local officials say. The collision between two light aircraft happened south-east of the city of Tours at about 16:30 local time (15:30 BST) on Saturday. Emergency crew, including about 50 firefighters, were called to …