China: Foodies pose as mourners to try funeral home’s noodles

Foodies in China have been reportedly flocking to an unlikely destination – a funeral home – after a noodle dish served at its canteen went viral on social media. The…

Thailand: Authorities deport dozens of Uyghurs to China

At least 40 Uyghurs have been deported to China, the Thai authorities have confirmed, despite warnings from rights groups that they face possible torture and even death. The group is…

Romania: The Tate brothers heading to the US

Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are travelling to the US after leaving Romania, where they face charges of rape, trafficking minors and money laundering, all of which…

Romania: Far-right presidential hopeful detained on street and indicted

Far-right populist Calin Georgescu, who came from nowhere to win the first round of last year’s presidential election, has been detained by police and is facing criminal proceedings on a…

Romania: Tate brothers allowed to leave Bucharest for US

British-American influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate – who are facing trial in Romania on charges of rape, trafficking minors and money laundering – have left the country after prosecutors lifted…

USA: Trump foreign aid freeze to stay for now- US Supreme Court

The top judge in the United States has given temporary backing to the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid payments. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ intervention came as the…

USA: Gene Hackman and his wife found dead at their home

Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In a career spanning more than…

Romania: Far-right candidate for presidency taken for questioning

Far-right populist Călin Georgescu has been detained by police as part of an inquiry by prosecutors into election campaign fraud, after he came from nowhere to win the first round…

USA: Seven charged over burglary spree targeting pro athletes in US

Seven men have been charged in connection with a spree of burglaries targeting professional athletes across the US. Goods worth more than $2m (£1.58m) were stolen from the homes of…

Chile: Power cut leaves millions without electricity

Media reports say some power has been restored in parts of Chile’s capital, Santiago, after a near-nationwide cut left huge swathes of the country without electricity. A state of emergency…