No Truce In India-Pakistan Disinformation War
India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire after coming close to all-out conflict, but on social media citizens on both sides are vying to control public perceptions by peddling disinformation.
Jaded Young Chinese Reset Lives With Rural 'Retirement'
Wang Dong hasn't worked for months and doesn't plan to, whiling away his days at a lakeside town as one of a growing number of young Chinese "retiring" in the countryside.
Kim Kardashian To Testify In Paris Multi-million-dollar Robbery Trial
A-list celebrity Kim Kardashian is to testify in a Paris court on Tuesday, an eagerly awaited appearance nearly a decade after masked men robbed her at gunpoint of millions of dollars of jewellery during the French capital's fashion week.
Air Force One: Iconic Jet Gets The Trump Treatment
It is arguably the world's most iconic plane, an instantly recognizable symbol of the US presidency.
Hollywood Stars Condemn Gaza 'Genocide' On Eve Of Cannes Festival
More than 350 figures from the cinema world including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday on the eve of the Cannes Festival.
Kurdish Militant Group PKK Ends Decades Of Armed Struggle
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) on Monday announced its dissolution and the end of its armed struggle, drawing a line under its deadly four-decade insurgency against the Turkish state.
UK Govt Toughens Immigration Plans As Hard-right Gains
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to "finally take back control" of Britain's borders as his government unveiled policies designed to reduce legal immigration and fend off rising support for the hard right.
Sweltering Philippines Votes With Marcos-Duterte Feud Centre Stage
Millions of Filipinos braved long lines and soaring temperatures Monday to vote in a mid-term election largely defined by the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.
'Tool For Grifters': AI Deepfakes Push Bogus Sexual Cures
Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia -- one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.
Trump Hails Air Force One 'Gift' After Qatari Luxury Jet Reports
Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents.
Markets Rally After China, US Slash Tariffs
Stock markets, the dollar and oil prices rallied Monday after Chinese and US officials slashed tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, fuelling hopes the two sides will pull back from a standoff that has rattled global markets.
Drones Hit Ukraine As Zelensky Awaits Putin Reply On Talks
Russia fired more than 100 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Monday as it awaits the Kremlin's response to Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a personal meeting with Vladimir Putin this week.
US, China Agree To Slash Tariffs In Trade War De-escalation
The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn.
With Israel Ties On The Table, UAE Offers Saudis An Example
US President Donald Trump's Gulf tour this week will take him to Saudi Arabia, which he would like see recognise Israel, and the neighbouring UAE which has benefitted from Israeli ties but also paid a price.
Leo XIV Urges Release Of Jailed Journalists As Zelensky Invites To Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the release of jailed journalists and urged reporters against using words that fan hatred, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky invited him to the war-torn country.
Ocalan: Founder Of The Kurdish Militant PKK Who Authored Its End
Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed founder of the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), is an icon to many Kurds but a "terrorist" to many within wider Turkish society.
As World Heats Up, UN Cools Itself The Cool Way: With Water
Deep in the bowels of the UN headquarters, a pump sucks in huge amounts of water from the East River to help cool the complex with an old but energy-efficient mechanism.
Indians Buy 14 Million ACs A Year, And Need Many More
Aarti Verma is about to join the growing ranks of Indians installing air conditioning, scraping together savings to secure relief from sometimes deadly temperatures that can reach nearly 50 Celsius.
Hamas To Release Hostage As Part Of Direct Gaza Talks With US
Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza as the group revealed it was engaged in direct talks with the United States towards a ceasefire in the war-battered territory.
Parade, Protests Kick Off Eurovision Song Contest Week
The Eurovision Song Contest burst into Basel on Sunday, but a parade launching a week of build-up to the grand final was marked by protests over Israel's participation.
Cannes Film Festival: What To Look Out For
The glitz and glamour of the Cannes film festival returns to the French Riviera on Tuesday.
Newcastle Win Top-five Showdown With Chelsea, Arsenal Rescue Liverpool Draw
Newcastle took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League with a vital 2-0 victory over top-five rivals Chelsea, while Arsenal fought back from two goals down to rescue a valuable 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Sunday.
Albanians Vote In Election Seen As Key Test Of EU Path
Albanians were voting Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival in an election seen as crucial for the country's European Union ambitions.
Iran Says Nuclear Talks 'Difficult But Useful', US 'Encouraged'
Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment, but with both sides confirming plans for future negotiations.
Washington 'Optimistic' Amid Trade Talks With China
Washington expressed optimism as talks with top Chinese officials continued for a second day Sunday in a bid to de-escalate trade tensions sparked by President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff rollout.
Ukraine Will Meet Russia For Talks If Moscow Agrees To Ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that Kyiv would meet with Moscow for talks in Istanbul on May 15 but said that Russia must first commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday.
Scottish Refinery Closure Spells Trouble For Green Transition
Andrew Petersen is a third-generation oil refinery worker from a small, industrial Scottish town.
Leo XIV To Address Faithful With St Peter's Prayer
Pope Leo XIV will lead the Regina Coeli prayer from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Sunday, in his second official public appearance since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church.
As Trump Family's Gulf Empire Grows, Rulers Seek Influence, Arms, Tech
Ahead of US President Donald Trump's Gulf visit next week, his son Eric was promoting his crypto firm in Dubai, while Don Jr prepared to talk about "Monetising MAGA" in Doha.
'Treasure Hunt': Tourists Boost Sales At Japan's Don Quijote Stores
Business is booming at Japanese discount chain Don Quijote, which sells everything from nostril-hair wax to compact gadgets and colourful party costumes, thanks to its cult status among tourists but also inflation at home.