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US teen pleads guilty to racism-driven supermarket massacre
US teen pleads guilty to racism-driven supermarket massacre
by  AFP

A self-declared white supremacist pleaded guilty Monday to shooting dead 10 Black people during a racist, live-streamed, rampage at a supermarket in the US state of New York earlier this year. He had initially pleaded not guilty to a single count of first-degree murder before state authorities later added the other charges. pdh/mlm

Iran's World Cup team caught in dilemma over protests at home
Iran's World Cup team caught in dilemma over protests at home
by  AFP

With their country riven by unrest, Iran's football team are trapped in an impossible position at the World Cup as they head into a decisive clash with the United States. Having to take on Iran's political nemesis, the United States, has only intensified the spotlight going into Tuesday's match.

Chad lawyers to stop work over mass trial of protesters
Chad lawyers to stop work over mass trial of protesters
by  AFP

Lawyers in Chad have vowed to stop work during a mass trial, due to start Tuesday, of more than 400 people detained over deadly anti-government protests. Members of the association "have decided to stop all activity" for the duration of the trial, it said.

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