Indonesia welcomes elephant calf born in the wild in Riau
The birth is a hopeful sign for Sumatran elephants, which are considered critically endangered.
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Twitter 'miracle' during Pope's visit to Barcelona
A photograph of Leon XIV holding the hands of a seven-year-old boy during his visit to Barcelona went viral. Days later, the boy’s parents, convinced they had experienced a miracle, managed to find the photographer thanks to X.com, ChatGPT and Instagram.
UK: Royal Opera Chorus marks 2026 World Cup start with London performance
London marked the 2026 World Cup kick-off with SeokJong Baek and the Royal Opera Chorus performing Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’ in Covent Garden.
Shanghai Film Fest Launches Tech Unit, Reveals AI Industry Push
The 28th Shanghai International Film Festival opened on June 12 with the launch of a new Technology Creation and Fabrication Unit and a parallel press conference for the Shanghai High-Tech Films and Televisions City, held in the city’s Songjiang district. The event drew senior
Drone attack on Bundestag? Dobrindt warns of growing threat
Fears of drone attacks are also mounting in Germany. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt wants lasting protection for the Bundestag and constitutional bodies, while federal and state authorities step up their drone-defence capabilities.
Zhang Disha’s Sci-Fi ‘The Decisive Moment’ to Close Shanghai Film Festival
“The Decisive Moment,” a sci-fi feature directed by Zhang Disha and produced by Huang Jianxin, will world premiere as the closing film of the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival on June 21, screening at Shanghai Film Art Center following the Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony
Why Bangladesh chose Malaysia and China before India for PM Rahman’s debut tour
Analysts view the decision to prioritise Kuala Lumpur and Beijing as practical rather than a direct snub of New Delhi.
U.S. military says it downed Iranian drones targeting Hormuz shipping
'The international trade corridor remains open for transit,' the U.S. Central Command said. On Friday, overtures from Pakistan's prime minister suggested the signing of a U.S.-Iran deal to end their war was imminent
USA make impressive start to World Cup campaign in front of Hollywood stars
Some of Hollywood's biggest names were in attendance for the match at LA's SoFi stadium, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Military transport plane crashes in India, casualties unknown
It crashed while landing at an air force station in the country’s remote north-east.
Tropical heron spotted in UK for first time as more exotic birds arrive to thrill birdwatchers
Appearance of a western reef heron in north Wales is unlikely to be the last, as heating temperatures mean species can survive Britain’s winter, say experts It is a tropical bird typically encountered between west Africa and India, but last week a western reef heron arrived in
Japan, Indonesia eye closer ties via intel sharing, export of destroyers
They agreed last week to launch talks on the export of Asagiri-class destroyers to Indonesia.
Mourners gather at Thai royal palace to await princess' body
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, known as Princess Bha, died aged 47 on Thursday (Jun 11) after spending more than three years in a coma due to a cardiac condition.
Backlash against Kallas reveals hard truths of EU foreign policy
The growing criticism of Kaja Kallas as High Representative has laid bare structural shortcomings and tensions in the European Union's foreign policy.
The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
When pressure fuels more pressure
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Europe’s protectionist turn challenges JapanScott Foster argues that Europe’s efforts to shield its automotive industry through local-content requirements and subsidy
Mourners gather at Thai royal palace in Bangkok to await Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s body
The princess died at the age of 47 on June 11.
Thousands gather for Seoul queer festival, counter-rally
SEOUL, June 13 - Thousands of people gathered in central Seoul on Saturday for an annual LGBTQ pride parade, while a conservative Christian group held a nearby counter-rally, organisers and police said.
Thousands gather for Seoul queer festival and counter-rally
The festival has long drawn both supporters of LGBTQ rights and opposition from conservative groups.
Trump says US forces killed leader of the Tren de Aragua gang
The Tren de Aragua gang has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the US since February 2025.
The future of Asian finance may be built in local currencies
The global financial system is entering a period of profound transformation. Geopolitical tensions, supply chain realignments and increasingly volatile capital flows have exposed the vulnerabilities of an international monetary architecture that remains heavily dependent on a
Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease Washington's concerns over China stance during US trip
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), has been on a two-week US trip following her April visit to China, where she met President Xi Jinping.
She shoots, she scores: Spain's pioneering women's footballers get big screen treatment
Decades before Spain won the World Cup, a group of women toured the country promoting women's football and even played Italy and Portugal with an unofficial national side.
Are football stocks a good investment? The Pelé Index has an answer
The 'Pelé index' has tracked every listed European football club since 1998. A portfolio manager explains what almost three decades of data reveal about owning a piece of the beautiful game.
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‘A huge anomaly’: Antarctica records winter temperatures 20C warmer than normal
The new heat record comes amid a prolonged heatwave that has seen maximum daily temperatures above zero degrees for three consecutive weeks.
‘Fast-track’ regulation could expose Britons to harmful chemicals, say campaigners
Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standards An environmental campaign group is taking legal action against the government over proposals that it claims could fast-track chemical hazard classifications from
UNCLOS conciliation gives Cambodia, Thailand a just path to peace
On June 2, Cambodia initiated compulsory conciliation proceedings with Thailand under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). We did so to protect our national sovereignty and maritime rights after Thailand unilaterally walked away from a 25-year-old bilateral
World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity
A giant hydrogen-powered engine has successfully supplied electricity to Spain's national grid in what its manufacturer says is a world first for large-scale power generation. Supporters say the technology could help balance renewable energy systems without carbon emissions.
'Never wanted a snap state election' in Negeri Sembilan, but no choice given BN's actions: Anwar
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was speaking on Friday (Jun 12) night at the launch of his coalition's election campaign for the Negeri Sembilan state polls.
Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests
Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth. Scientists
After the military, Malaysia’s veterans struggle to seek new livelihoods amid rising costs
Many military veterans retire in their early 40s and must find new work to support their families.
China rebukes US over ‘military’ labelling of its top firms
The US added China's Alibaba, BYD and Baidu to a list of firms it said aid the Chinese military.
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang
President Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela.
US forces shoot down Iranian drones targeting ships in Stait of Hormuz: Centcom
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said on Friday that U.S. forces shot down an unspecified number of Iranian one-way attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz, as an emerging deal between the two nations hangs in the balance. Centcom wrote on the social platform X that Iran had
India Foreign Minister calls Rubio over Gulf ship attacks
This follows American strikes on three merchant vessels off Oman that killed three Indians.
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
It is the latest of a spate of shark attacks off Australia's coast.
Lab-grown canine muscle cells offer solution for early therapeutic testing
Before testing new therapies in animals, researchers now have a more efficient starting point—lab-grown canine muscle cells that can help identify what works and what doesn't.
Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan office
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, June 12 (Reuters) - Somaliland has a right to choose its own relationships and pressure tactics from Beijing and Mogadishu have not succeeded in altering its friendship with Taipei, its top diplomat in Taiwan said on Friday at the opening of a new
Malaysian e-hailing driver assaulted after asking passengers to buckle up
The victim said the three men were intoxicated when they got into his car.
Trump says US military killed Venezuelan gang leader
President Trump announced late Friday that U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) launched a strike that killed the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. A "swift and lethal kinetic strike" killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, Trump said in
Katy Perry and 10-Year-Old Singer Tius Bring Heartfelt ‘Wonder’ Performance to the World Cup
During the touching performance, Lukas sang the opening and closing lines of the song
Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol’s death raises questions about royal succession
King Maha Vajiralongkorn has yet to name a successor nearly a decade after taking the throne.
Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz
By Parisa Hafezi, Phil Stewart and Steve Holland DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 12 (Reuters) - The United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement to endtheir warwas close, with a senior U.S. administration official saying both sides had agreed on a text and that Washington