UN says Myanmar junta using ‘brutal violence’ to force people to vote
Armed anti-junta groups are using the same tactic to keep people away.
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China implies US hypocrisy over nuclear disarmament
BEIJING, Dec 23 - China on Tuesday urged the United States to fulfil its nuclear disarmament responsibilities after a draft Pentagon report said China was likely to have loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles in sites near the Mongolian border and showed no
A French Alpine ski resort is offering free skiing all winter to save money. Here’s why
The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter.
The Life and Work of Afrobeat Creator Fela Kuti Explored by Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad
When discussing a musician like Fela Kuti, many of our usual terms fail us. They fail us, that is, if we came of age in a musical culture in which artists and bands put out an album of ten or so lyrics-forward songs every two or three years, promoting it on tour while also
AFCON 2025 : Bafana Bafana win, Salah rescues Egypt as AFCON 2025 heats up
AFCON 2025 gathered further momentum on Day Two, with three gripping group-stage encounters.
Taipei knife attack: Pride and heartbreak as mother mourns son who died trying to stop assailant
Yu Chia-chang, 57, was killed confronting the attacker during Taipei’s deadly knife attack on Dec 19. His mother has since spoken publicly as Taiwan moves to honour his heroism.
Call of Duty video game co-creator Vince Zampella dies in car crash aged 55
A spokesperson for Electronic Arts said that Vince Zampella's influence on the video game industry was “profound and far-reaching."
Thai authorities rescue two lions, three bears found caged at Cambodian casino near border
The male and female lions, the two bears and the sun bear were all in critical condition.
Five Pakistani police personnel killed in ‘gun and bomb’ attack
The vehicle was first targeted with improvised explosives, said the provincial police.
Five Pakistani police personnel killed in 'gun and bomb' attack
PESHAWAR, Pakistan Dec 23 - Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Tuesday when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack in the country's northwest, provincial police said, as Pakistan struggles with a resurgence of militant violence.
Stargazing children: New Banksy unveiled in London in time for Christmas
Banksy’s new artwork, depicting two children lying down and pointing at the sky, appeared in west London. An identical second piece was also unveiled in central London.
‘Has Kuaishou gone mad?’: Cyberattack floods Chinese video platform with explicit content
Regulators and media reports have previously flagged shortcomings in the platform's youth safeguards.
Captured on canvas: a soldier paints a year of fighting against Russia's war on Ukraine
From Berlin to Miami: negotiations to end Russia's war continue – but peace in Ukraine still feels distant. Ukrainian soldier Vlad has created striking works filled with fear and hope.
Africa: Five Things We Learned On Day 2 - Playing It Cool and Surprises
[RFI] Nigeria coach Eric Chelle stayed super smooth despite coming under fire from a tetchy hack for his team failing to conquer the universe. And there was a shock for fans of Mali and Leicester City.
At least 5 dead after Mexican navy plane crashes near Galveston, Texas
The Mexican navy said the plane, which was carrying four military personnel and four civilians, was conducting a medical transport in coordination with a nonprofit.
Kevin Costner Sued for More Than $400,000 in Unpaid Costume Rental Fees on ‘Horizon 2’
Hollywood company Western Costume alleges Costner didn't pay invoices and returned items damaged while making Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 2
India to provide $580 million to cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka
Cyclone Ditwah caused floods and landslides that inflicted about US$4 billion in damage.
Everything We Wish We Learned From Taylor Swift’s ‘The End of an Era’
The six-episode doc series still left us wondering about some major things
Professors in South Korea took students’ exams to avoid department shutdown
A professor who took 29 tests for his students also graded them all himself.
Venezuela: government supporters stage motorbike rallies in Caracas over US interference
Government supporters staged a motorbike protest in Caracas on Monday as Venezuela’s National Assembly debated a proposed antipiracy law linked to maritime trade.
Ayushmann Khurrana Banks on Family Entertainment With Four-Film Slate Following ‘Thamma’ Success (EXCLUSIVE)
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is riding high on the success of “Thamma,” his first festive release that crossed the INR 100 crore mark ($11.1 million) at the box office, marking his fifth film to achieve the milestone and his biggest opener to date. The film is the latest
Afrobeats star Asake 'devastated' after fan dies in Kenya stadium crush
Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.
Chinese envoy urges Thailand-Cambodia to resume ceasefire as soon as possible
Beijing has been pushing for peace between the ASEAN neighbours “in its own way”.
Nankai Trough earthquake: Not all evacuation towers in Japan ready for major tsunami
Tsunami evacuation towers are designed for rapid, temporary evacuation to higher elevation in coastal communities.
Japan grapples with growing bear threat amid record number of attacks
Bear attacks have killed a record 13 people in Japan this year, prompting emergency measures that make it easier for local governments to authorise hunters to shoot bears in populated areas.
‘My Hero Academia’ Concert Tour Unveils Trailer, Key Visual
Toho has unveiled a trailer and key visual for the “My Hero Academia In Concert” world tour. The tour, produced by GEA Live, is set to kick off May 30, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama National Convention Hall in Japan before expanding to international venues. The touring production
Africa: Afcon 2025 - South Africa Make Bright Start As Zambia Escape Mali Defeat
[Premium Times] At the Grand Stade de Marrakech, Bafana Bafana made a bright start in their Group B opener.
Have yourself a freaky Christmas: The strangest European folklore explained
While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak
Vietnam’s next leadership taking shape as January congress nears
Mr To Lam is viewed as the leading contender to keep the country’s most powerful post.