FIFA apologises over investor plan, backs Infantino despite backlash

FIFA’s leadership made a hesitant and unconvincing retreat after Infantino was forced to drop his privatisation scheme.

Indonesian police investigate hoax bomb threat at Bali airport

Airport operations have returned to normal, with all flights and passenger services running as scheduled.

Pokémon Pokopia's new DLC finally reveals which universe the game is set in

A collectible in Pokopia's Bubbly Basin has confirmed that it shares a universe with another popular spin-off Pokémon game.

‘Overkill’: Chinese travellers push back against ‘tacky’ aesthetics taking over scenic spots in China

Online backlash reflects a growing demand for authentic experiences among travellers rather than destinations designed for virality, experts say.

‘Don't have to hide’: Thai IDs, legal work give hope to Myanmar refugees

The government began authorising legal employment for longstanding refugees in 2025.

South Korea province deploys drones to warn elderly farmers amid heatwave

ANDONG, South Korea, Aug 6 - Hwang Hyun-guk, a 69-year-old farmer in South Korea, often gets engrossed in tending his pepper crop. These days, however, as the country grapples with its worst heatwave in years, drones flying overhead urge him to take breaks, cool down and work

Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about

People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.

Odd Slice Films Boards Documentary ‘Concrete Land’ Ahead of Locarno Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Boutique sales company Odd Slice Films has acquired worldwide rights to documentary “Concrete Land,” the debut feature of Palestinian-Jordanian director Asmahan Bkerat, ahead of its world premiere in Locarno Film Festival’s Semaine de la Critique. Eight years in the making,

Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens

They were among seven members of Iran's team to be granted humanitarian visas while in Australia for the Women's Asian Cup - but the other five changed their minds and returned home.

Congo bans exports of copper, cobalt concentrates, official order says

KINSHASA, Aug 6 - Congo has banned exports of copper concentrate and cobalt concentrate in a major escalation of its drive to force domestic processing and retain more value from its vast mineral resources, according to a new government order reviewed by Reuters on Thursday.

Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds

Current blazes roaring across country more than twice as likely to occur because of fossil fuel-driven global heating The human-driven climate crisis made the conditions that led to blazes roaring across Canada, which have caused toxic smoke to spew throughout the country and

The Movie That Warner Bros. Tried to Kill Officially Releases in Theaters in 3 Weeks

We didn't think it would ever happen, but Coyote vs. Acme is finally heading to the silver screen this August.

‘Revolutionaries Never Die’ Is a Cinematic Homage to Lebanese Filmmaking Pioneer Jocelyne Saab

Palestinian filmmaker Mohanad Yaqubi discusses his Locarno-premiering archive film and the "striking resonance between her historical depictions and our contemporary realities."

Who is Abdul El-Sayed? His Harsh New Takedown of Trump Offers a Clue.

Democrats just nominated left-wing populist Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race. Yet his victory was razor close, suggesting he faces big challenges ahead. What’s his theory of the case? In his victory speech and in remarks to reporters , El-Sayed offered clues. He

Africa: Three Southern African Debutants Ready to Test Themselves Against Africa's Best

[CAF] Three clubs from Southern Africa will make their first appearance in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League when the 2026/27 edition gets underway following Thursday's preliminary round draw in Cairo.

Indonesia’s security minister Djamari says country remains ‘secure’ amid unrest speculation, misinformation online

Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago’s call for calm came on the heels of a study by Monash University Indonesia on a possible disinformation campaign where videos of past demonstrations in the country had been recirculated online.

Craig Russell Stars in British Action Thriller ‘The Priest’ as Cornwall Shoot Wraps (EXCLUSIVE)

Craig Russell stars as a former operative hiding behind a dog collar in “The Priest,” a British action thriller that has finished shooting on location in Cornwall, U.K. The film marks the feature directing debut of Will Saunders. Russell (“Protein,” “Queen Cleopatra”), repped

As Pakistan's army chief turns on hardline Islamist groups, blasphemy cases plummet

By Asif Shahzad, Ariba Shahid, Mubasher Bukhari and Rick Noack ISLAMABAD/KARACHI, Aug 6 (Reuters) - When blasphemy allegations against a Christian family prompted a mob of hundreds to assemble in Pakistan's teeming metropolis Karachi last month, officers knew they might only

Migrant flows to Greece down 34% in 2026, maritime affairs minister says

The sharpest decline is in migration flows from Turkey, down 59%, while arrivals from Libya showed a far smaller drop of about 4%.

Pacific islands alarmed by Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining

A Pacific island leader says there were "no consultations" before the U.S. announced swaths of nearby ocean could be auctioned for deep-sea mining exploration, telling AFP the industry faced strong opposition among his people.

Jewish organizations in Belgium distance themselves from so-called 'Rabbi' Moshe Friedman

Four Jewish organizations in Belgium have issued a joint statement this week stressing that Moshe Friedman, a controversial person in Antwerp who presents himself as a rabbi “does not represent any of our organizations”, “does not lead any recognized synagogue or community”,

South Korea police raid Starbucks HQ over 'Tank Day' fiasco

7 Gold Stocks to Buy and Hold if Bullion’s Rebound Continues

North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea’s military says

Japan’s government said Pyongyang had fired what could be a ballistic missile.

North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea's military says

SEOUL, Aug 6 - North Korea fired an unidentified projectile on Thursday toward the sea to the east of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea's military said.

Michelle Yeoh Named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan

Michelle Yeoh has been named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), an annual honor recognizing an Asian film professional or organization for exceptional contributions to the advancement of Asian cinema. Yeoh made her screen debut in

Magyar optimistic about Paks nuclear power station restart as Danube water levels rise

According to Péter Magyar, the water level has already climbed several centimetres above the critical threshold.

Xbox's layoffs hit Halo Studios despite Campaign Evolved's success

Halo: Campaign Evolved saw huge success after its release last month, but that hasn't stopped its dev team from being impacted by layoffs.

More than 1,100 years old: Germany's oldest tree discovered

On a remote meadow in the Allgäu stands a living history book: a yew that may have thrived for over 1,100 years, possibly Germany's oldest tree. The gnarled giant near Steibis has outlasted generations.

Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence

The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

Australia secures US missiles amid supply concerns

Australia would purchase up to 450 of Lockheed Martin’s AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missiles.

Afghan boxer accused of killing Scottish aid worker back in court

Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

Ukraine hits refineries deep inside Russia as Moscow strikes train station and ship

More than four years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, diplomacy is at a standstill and the two countries are ramping up long-range strikes, causing a growing number of civilian casualties.

Africa: Why Africa's Textile Story Is Bigger Than the Numbers Suggest

[Bird Story Agency] Africa is beginning to reverse an age-old equation: exporting raw cotton and importing the value created from it. The challenge is to close the ''missing middle'', connect regional manufacturing strengths and scale a competitive industry that keeps jobs,

Fancy living in the Lake Como villa from Casino Royale? An apartment inside is now on sale

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Villa La Gaeta has just been listed by Italy Sotheby's International Realty.

Armenian church leader to go on trial in widening confrontation with government

Aug 6 - The head of the Apostolic Church in Armenia, widely regarded as the world's first Christian nation, and six other senior clerics will go on trial on Friday in the latest escalation of a bitter struggle with the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Disney and TikTok strike content-sharing deal with short-form videos to be added to Disney+

The deal will allow TikTok content creators to officially gain access to Disney assets and aims to boost short-form programming on Disney+.

South Korea’s T’way Air rebrands as Trinity Airways in premium push

The carrier will overhaul its in-flight meal service later in 2026.

Cardiology clinical trials reinforce Attruby in ATTR-CM while GLP-1s and CHAMPION-AF shape the future of cardiovascular care

Cardiology is entering another period of rapid change, with major clinical trials reshaping treatment across cardiovascular medicine. From research illustrating the expanding cardiovascular benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists to new evidence linking atrial fibrillation and

Rice prices surge across southern India as weaker monsoon raises harvest fears

Experts say the El-Nino weather pattern has contributed to weaker-than-normal monsoon rainfall, affecting paddy sowing and raising concerns over production.

India court convicts former top editor in rape case

Tarun Tejpal was accused of raping a journalist in the lift of a five-star hotel during an event in November 2013.

Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues

Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines.

Busan Film Festival to Honor Michelle Yeoh as Asian Filmmaker of the Year

The Oscar winner will accept the award at Busan's Oct. 6 opening ceremony, where she'll also present a curated program of her work, including 'Sandiwara,' her recent short directed by Sean Baker.

Explainer-What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine

SEOUL, Aug 6 - North Korea has deployed troops, weapons and now, according to a Ukrainian intelligence official, a missile unit to support Russia's war against Ukraine, marking Pyongyang's most significant involvement in a war since the 1950s.

Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has 'massive amounts'

The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.

Climate change contributed to big Canada fires, study says as Trump blames mismanagement

Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the tinderbox weather conditions that sparked Canada's massive summer wildfires and in turn angered U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a study released Thursday.

ReelShort on Track for $1.05 Billion Revenue, First Profit at Scale in 2026, Media Partners Asia Report Finds

Media Partners Asia projects that leading microdrama platform ReelShort will generate $1.05 billion in revenue in 2026, up 34%, and post its first meaningful profit at scale, according to a new report from the Singapore-based research firm. The report, titled “ReelShort / Crazy

Japanese woman arrested for cancelling over 2,000 orders on manga publisher’s site

Mayu Yoshida, 32, said her actions were due to stress building up in her daily life.