A Madrid court has let off a former doctor over stealing newborn babies from their mothers and supplying them to infertile couples. The court found gynaecologist Eduardo Vela, 85, had committed the crimes but could not legally be convicted because too much time had elapsed. He was the first person to go on trial for illegal adoptions that took place ...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho survived a wild weekend at Old Trafford to escape what he described as a “manhunt” after a terrible start to the season. But a thrilling comeback from 2-0 down to beat lowly Newcastle 3-2 could prove to be little more than a stay of execution for Mourinho, with a run of tougher fixtures looming. He ...

Rassie Erasmus should have ended his first southern hemisphere season in charge of the Springboks well satisfied with the progress made, but at the same time he should also be kicking himself. What Erasmus should be pleased about is the improvement in performance and all-round competitiveness that has been evidenced from the Boks under his watch. The progress made was ...

Taylor Swift has spoken out politically for the first time, publicly endorsing two Democrats for the upcoming US mid-term elections. The 28-year-old says events in “the past two years” have meant she’s no longer reluctant to share her views. The singer wrote on Instagram: “I always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the ...

A far-right candidate, Jair Bolsonaro, has won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election. He will face the left-wing Workers’ Party candidate, Fernando Haddad, in the second round on 28 October after he failed to win the 50% of valid votes needed to win outright. With almost all the votes counted, Mr Bolsonaro had 46% and Mr Haddad 29%. Opinion ...

It’s the final call, say scientists, the most extensive warning yet on the risks of rising global temperatures. Their dramatic report on keeping that rise under 1.5 degrees C says the world is now completely off track, heading instead towards 3C. Keeping to the preferred target of 1.5C above pre-industrial levels will mean “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all ...

Makunka Parish Catholic Priest Fr. Vincent Ngwira has appealed to the government to quickly address challenges the people of Bombwe area in Kazungula District are experiencing. Fr. Ngwira has told QTV News that Bombwe area is lacking a lot of essential amenities. He has named some of the challenges being experienced as lack of water, proper road network as well ...

Tourism and Arts Permanent Secretary Reverend Howard Sikwela has appealed to operators and investors working in the Lower Lupande Game Management Area to work in harmony. Speaking after visiting Chief Malama of the Chikunda people in Mfuwe at the weekend, Reverend Sikwela says he learnt with sadness that there was a of animosity among the operators thereby negatively affecting the ...

Secretary to the Cabinet Rowland Msiska has observed that Africa has lagged behind in improving its economy due to lack of policy consistence. Speaking in Lusaka at a SADC regional meeting of member States and Sector Experts on Copper Beneficiation, Energy Storage, Batteries and Mining Goods and Services Value Chains, Dr. Msiska says this is because the region has concentrated ...

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has joined in condemning the conduct of the Zambia Police Service during the riot at the University of Zambia Great East Road campus leading to the death of a female student Vespers Shimunzhila. In a statement issued to Q-news, the LAZ Council says it condemns the excessive force used by the Police who are ...