Chinese actor Wang Xing, whose disappearance near the Thailand-Myanmar border made headlines last year, was among the syndicate’s victims, according to Chinese news outlets.
Opposition leader alleges serious irregularities in the presidential vote as the killing of a former minister in a security raid puts pressure on authorities.
Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin was sentenced to life in prison in Shenzhen for fraud and other offences.
PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', are commonly used to make textiles and other materials resistant to water and fire. However, because they persist in the environment and build up in living organisms, they pose growing risks to human health and ecosystems. To help address this
The incident involving four workers took place at Shin-Kanuma Station north of Tokyo.
In Basel, swimmers can drift home along the river in the evening. In many German rivers, however, swimming is banned. The Rhine flows here too, so why do the two countries treat it so differently?
Home-based teaching and learning will be implemented during the closure.
HONG KONG, Aug 20 - Mingling with power brokers at the Chinese Communist Party's centenary celebrations in 2021, a beaming Hui Ka Yan betrayed no sign of the pressure mounting on his property company, China Evergrande Group, the world's most-indebted developer.
[UN News] What if the infrastructure needed to fight climate change could also help repair the land beneath it?
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.
The deportation of Iranians to a country whose government has a pattern of violent persecution against women, religious minorities and political dissidents has drawn significant criticism from human rights activists.
The system will help bureaucrats draft responses to parliamentary questions in the near future.
A massive surge in tobacco industry lobbying is undercutting the European Union’s public health agenda, derailing legislative proposals, and triggering a political battles over new nicotine products.
19 August marked World Humanitarian Day, an opportunity to celebrate the indispensable and tireless life-saving efforts of aid workers worldwide. When crises erupt and conflicts arise, humanitarians are among the first ones on the spot, delivering emergency assistance to those
In a recent interview with news agency Al Jazeera, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had voiced support for Beijing’s “One China” principle as well as its right to use force should peaceful reunification fail.
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
The runway was closed for about two and a half hours.
They say Erin Patterson should never be set free.
The transatlantic relationship has changed profoundly since Donald Trump's return to the White House, and the concept of NATO 3.0 epitomises the transformation. But what does it actually mean?
The restaurant displayed congratulatory flower stands bearing the names of well-known figures.
More than 140 representatives from Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Christian communities gathered in Brussels on August 16 for an interfaith conference focused on peace, mutual respect and co-operation. Hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the
India’s Epic Studios has partnered with Rusk Media Private Limited (RMPL) to produce 50 original vertical drama series, aiming to build the country’s largest library of owned vertical-drama intellectual property. The slate will span genres including mythology, drama, mystery,
Emmanuel Rosier is here to pour cold water on my hopes and dreams.
Global shares rebounded and bond yields eased after Washington's debt buyback announcement, while oil held near multi-week highs amid the deadlocked US-Iran standoff
South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas says there have still been no detections in poultry or livestock and no mass deaths involving mammals Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, has declared a
US President Donald Trump had authorised Ukraine to obtain licences to manufacture Patriot air defence systems, but later reversed the decision.
The train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
From trade to defence to youth mobility, London and Brussels are seeking to build on the thaw in their post-Brexit relationship. But tough negotiations lie ahead as an autumn summit looms.
Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg, two of the twentieth century’s greatest physicists, were once close friends working together to unlock the secrets of the atom. Then the world went to war and they found themselves on opposite sides. It’s 1941. Heisenberg, now a leading figure
[New Times] African heads of state, former leaders, and senior government and business leaders are expected to attend the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, which will take place in Kigali on August 25-26.
[Leadership] Nigeria and Ghana will present the wave of attacks against fellow Africans (popularly called Afrophobia) in South Africa by misguided citizens of the former Apartheid enclave in the next session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
European gas prices have surged 120% in 2026, and low storage and supply risks leave Europe vulnerable to a costly winter.
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a Special Program in Focus honoring the late Korean screen legend Ahn Sung-ki, while the festival’s market arm has named Thailand the first-ever recipient of a new top-tier country partnership. “Those Beautiful
Zelenskyy himself has not been a suspect in any of the probes launched so far, but the growing list of people close to him under investigation is quickly becoming a political liability.
Indian thespian Manoj Bajpayee’s first screen portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi will focus on a previously undisclosed chapter of India’s independence history, according to new details released on the Sudhir Mishra-directed film. Saurabh Shukla has joined the cast, and Narendra
The European Commission has proposed major adjustments to the EU’s influential Emission Trading System (ETS). The ETS is the main scheme underpinning Europe’s carbon market. The proposal aims to ensure that the revenues from carbon costs provide tangible results for Europe’s
[HRW] Nairobi -- 9 Civilians Killed, Homes Burned in Islamist Armed Group-Held Village
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, officials say.
Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, after US President Donald Trump commented a day earlier that Pyongyang possessed 57 "very powerful nuclear weapons".
Quilae Wong from the Opportunity party said the policy would also curb runaway house prices.
SYDNEY, Aug 20 - A New Zealand party that could hold the balance of power after this year's election wants to bring in a basic income for almost all residents that will be funded by a new land tax, with its leader saying on Thursday that the policy would also curb runaway house
[The Conversation Africa] Tsetse flies transmit some of Africa's most persistent parasitic diseases. They have affected human health, livestock production and rural development for generations, across a region spanning millions of square kilometres in 37 sub-Saharan countries.
[The Conversation Africa] The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 5, 2026, is only the second CDC director to face Senate confirmation. Congress adopted the process for the agency after the