Aston Villa completed the signing of Tanzanian striker Mbwana Samatta from Genk for a reported £8.5 million ($11 million) fee on Monday.Samatta has signed a four-and-a-half year deal, subject to a work permit and international clearance being granted.The 27-y

Following their newly-forged agreement with Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry and Meghan hope their departure from the royal family will give them "financial independence".The couple are giving up their taxpayer-funded income, maintaining some other revenue s

A Myanmar-appointed panel concluded Monday that some soldiers likely committed war crimes against its Rohingya Muslim community but the military was not guilty of genocide, findings swiftly condemned by rights groups.The "Independent Commission Of Enquiry (IC

Hong Kong's reputation as a global business hub was dealt a fresh blow Monday after Moody's downgraded a key rating, blaming a lack of government response to months of popular protests and China's increased influence over the city's institutions.The rating

Novak Djokovic survived a scare to join Roger Federer and Serena Williams in the Australian Open second round as heavy downpours caused chaos on Monday, forcing organisers to postpone a swathe of matches.Defending champion Djokovic was made to sweat before bea

American artist Judy Chicago had a glint in her eye -- as well she might -- as she posed in front of a giant golden banner embroidered with the legend, "What if women ruled the world?"At 80 the feminist pioneer pulled off the coup of her career Monday by pla

A peaceful solution to Libya's protracted conflict remains uncertain despite an international agreement struck in Germany, analysts say, as a fragile ceasefire between warring factions brought only a temporary truce.On Sunday in Berlin, world leaders committe

Governments that send refugees back to countries severely affected by climate change could be in breach of their human rights obligations, a UN committee said on Monday.The independent experts on the Human Rights Committee issued a non-binding but closely watc

An Italian senate committee voted Monday to strip former interior minister Matteo Salvini of his parliamentary immunity, opening the way for him to stand trial for allegedly illegally detaining migrants at sea last year."They'll have to find a very large cou

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told African leaders Monday that Britain would be more open to migrants from their continent after Brexit as he hosted a summit intended to boost trading ties.He also promised an end to direct UK state investment in thermal coal mi

California's famed Santa Anita Park faced fresh scrutiny on Monday after three horses died over the weekend at the racetrack.Santa Anita officials confirmed that a four-year-old gelding which had been training at the track on Sunday had been euthanised after