‘Daigou’ queue-jumping prompts safety measures at South Korea’s Incheon Airport
Several airline employees were reportedly injured while trying to direct passengers back into line.
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Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US
He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years in prison.
Ontario premier slams Trump’s criticism of Canada’s efforts to stop wildfires
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said US criticism of Canadian efforts to stop the “terrible scenario” of spreading forest fires in his province and choking smoke across a broad swath of the United States was “absolutely unacceptable.”“We’re trying to get through this,” Ford said on
Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan', president says
TAIPEI, July 19 - Taiwan must work together to protect its democracy and not become part of China, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, calling on members of his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to oppose the \"red terror\" coming from Beijing.
Southern China braces for more rain, Chongqing landslide search continues
Rail authorities suspended some passenger trains on the Shanghai–Kunming railway due to heavy rain.
Wife of Indian activist Wangchuk asks court to move him to private hospital
“Despite repeated requests, the hospital has refused to discharge him or allow us to shift him to a private hospital of our choice,” Gitanjali Angmo said in a post on X on Sunday (Jul 19).
I want to focus on building a family first, says former Malaysian minister Syed Saddiq
Syed Saddiq gave assurances that he would not neglect his public duties.
Kuwait military says responding to Iran missile, drone attacks
Kuwait’s military said on Sunday it was responding to aerial salvos fired by Iran a day after the Gulf state faced barrages from the Islamic Republic that struck a power plant and oil facility.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the
Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel
By Maya Gebeily and Tom Perry BEIRUT, July 19 (Reuters) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make his first trip to the White House this week to present a plan to U.S. President Donald Trump on how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and secure Israel's withdrawal
Trump mourns US service members killed in Iran attack, but says mission is critical
US President Donald Trump on Saturday praised the sacrifices of two US service members that were killed in action since hostilities with Iran renewed, saying in an interview that the mission remained critical.Trump told The New York Post that the sacrifice was made to prevent
Survivors of Indonesia boat sinking rescued after days at sea
Survivors told rescuers they had been part of a group of 25 people earlier reported as missing.
Kyiv hit with deadly strikes after attack on Russian e-commerce giant
Russian strikes killed one person and wounded 13 others in Ukraine’s capital on Sunday after Kyiv launched a deadly wave of drones that struck e-commerce warehouses in Russia.The latest bombardment highlights a dual challenge for Ukraine in its fifth year of war, facing almost
MIFFest Opens Ninth Edition in Kuala Lumpur, Earns ASEAN Records Recognition
The ninth Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) opened on July 18 at MyTown Shopping Centre, kicking off an eight-day showcase of international cinema and marking the festival’s official recognition from ASEAN Records. The opening ceremony drew filmmakers, industry
Sex-loving hookworms and other peculiar parasites: one man’s mission to champion nature’s villains
Award-winning entomologist Dino Martins, known for his work on pollinators, shows in his latest book that even the most gruesome creatures have vital roles to play Dino J Martins has never been able to resist the small things. The renowned entomologist and evolutionary
Scientists just discovered a lost branch of Australia’s marsupials
Fossils from Queensland suggest a newly recognized marsupial order may have survived in Australia for around 35 million years, rewriting part of the story of how the continent's unique mammals evolved. The discovery challenges the idea that Australia's marsupials all came from
Rubio calls for Cuba to release 700 political prisoners
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday urged Cuba to immediately release more than 700 political prisoners, as a prominent Cuban dissident artist arrived in Miami after five years in prison.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 5,119
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes last month has risen to 5,119, according to an official tally released Saturday.That was an increase of 50 deaths since Friday and comes 24 days since the June 24 disaster when back-to-back earthquakes struck, most severely
Rescuers race to find survivors after landslide in southwest China's Chongqing
Even as rain eased slightly, unstable wet weather conditions have made the search and rescue operation more challenging, officials said.
US Marshals arrest social media stars Andrew and Tristan Tate, UK seeks extradition
The US Marshals Service arrested Andrew and Tristan Tate on Saturday as Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service said it would seek extradition of the kickboxers-turned-social media stars on fresh charges of rape, bodily harm and human trafficking.The CPS said it would bring more
US and Iran exchange strikes after two US soldiers killed in Jordan
US forces target Iranian sites for the eighth night in a row, while Iran says it fired drones at the US military in Kuwait.
Wildlife holiday bucket list: The new ‘big five’ animals that travellers want to see
Forget safaris, there’s a new 'big five' to see in the wild. From pandas and kangaroos to whales and koalas, research suggests today's travellers are looking beyond the traditional safari in search of a different set of bucket list wildlife encounters.
Home sales in Europe: Where did they rise most in 2025?
Home sales rose in 17 of 20 European countries in 2025 as lower borrowing costs helped revive demand. France recorded more than one million transactions, while Slovenia saw the sharpest percentage increase.
World Cup stadiums were ‘built for yesterday’s climate’. Should the games be moved?
Experts have called on World Cup stadium owners to retrofit their buildings to better deal with blistering temperatures.
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Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
Campaigners hope move will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuel Climate campaigners have declared a victory after the Bank of England said it would no longer accept bonds linked to one of the most polluting industries on the planet for key
Rescuers find five survivors and are still looking for 20 others after boat sinks in Indonesia
The five, including a 7-year-old girl, were found clinging to a fish trap belonging to a local fisherman, Makassar search and rescue officials said.
US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack
The US said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two US military personnel were killed in Jordan and another was missing following an Iranian attack.The US and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire
Woman dies week after Bangkok bar fire, raising toll to 34
The 20-year-old woman had died in hospital early on Sunday (Jul 19), officials from Erawan Emergency Medical Centre said, adding that 13 still remain in intensive care.
Stardew Valley comes to Magic: The Gathering and fans aren't taking some of the new artwork well
"Look how they massacred my boy."
Scientists identify the rare meteorite that killed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago
The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs was likely an exceptionally rare CO chondrite from a distant region of the solar system. Its unusual chemistry suggests that planet-cooling dust and debris, rather than sulfur inside the asteroid, may have delivered the deadliest blow.
India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
Police launched investigations in June - arresting eight people responsible for handling donations allegedly amounting to 30 million rupees (US$311,573) at the revered Hindu shrine.
A blockade at Hormuz, a crisis for all humanity
The current architecture of international relations faces a profound, non-linear crisis that extends far beyond the traditional boundaries of regional military conflict. The ongoing military escalation in the Middle East — particularly around the region’s key maritime
Faith v therapy: Inside the Philippine school for exorcists
The Philippines has roughly one psychiatrist for every 200,000 people in the archipelago, according to the WHO.
Grab a free Steam game full of misery and decision-making for a limited time
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante seems like it lives up to its name.
Even as ground invasion looms, U.S. and Iran want wild-card Israel out of the fight
After several weeks of gradual escalation, there are growing signs that the war between the United States and Iran may intensify and expand. While both parties wish to exclude Israel, the Israeli government had yet to give the public any explanation, just like the June 2025 war
Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist, Dead At 59
Jennifer Finch of L7 has died. The musician joined the Los Angeles punk band in 1986 as bassist and vocalist and played on five of their studio LPs, including 1990’s Smell The Magic and 1992’s Bricks Are Heavy , two of the grunge era’s essential and most influential albums.
Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist, Dead at 59
Rocker was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer
Paramount Skydance may have won the battle — but war against Netflix is raging
Paramount Skydance may have won the battle to buy Warner Bros. Discovery — but its war against rival Netflix is still raging.
In a Lebanon museum, 'keys without homes' evoke destruction in south
Tears streamed down south Lebanon resident Fatima Hajj Ali's face as she stared at a host of keys hanging like windchimes from the ceiling of a Beirut museum -- each one symbolising a home, like her own, destroyed by Israel. The exhibition "Hkeeli ya Jnoub", or "Tell me, O
1 dead, 7 hospitalised after tree falls near Singapore High Commission in Kuala Lumpur
The incident, which occurred at about 10.20pm, involved two vehicles pinned beneath a massive fallen tree.