A Myanmar woman has been jailed for six years by a military court for posting pictures on adult subscription site OnlyFans, amongst other platforms. Nang Mwe San, a model and…
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Burkina Faso: 11 soldiers killed in an ambush
Eleven soldiers have died and 50 civilians are missing in Burkina Faso following a suspected jihadist attack, the government says. A supply convoy escorted by the army travelling to the…
Nepal: Body of US climber found in the Himalayas
A search team in Nepal has recovered the body of famous US ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson from near the summit of Mount Manaslu in the Himalayas. Nelson, 49, was descending…
Saudi Arabia: Prince Mohammed bin Salman named prime minister
Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been appointed prime minister – a post that is traditionally held by the king. The 37-year-old son of King Salman bin…
EU: Sabotage to blame for Nord Stream gas leaks
The EU has said leaks in two major gas pipelines from Russia to Europe were caused by sabotage – but stopped short of directly accusing Russia. Deliberate disruption would result…
UK: Bank of England to calm markets
The Bank of England has announced that it will step in to calm markets after the government’s tax-cutting plans sparked a fall in the pound and caused borrowing costs to…
Brazil: Racial abuse of Richarlison condemned
Richarlison says racism will continue “every day and everywhere” unless the authorities “punish” the perpetrators after a banana was thrown at him during Brazil’s 5-1 win over Tunisia. The incident…
Spain: Shakira to stand trial for tax evasion
Colombian music star Shakira will stand trial in a Spanish court for allegations of tax fraud amounting to €14.5m (£12.9m). A Barcelona court has ordered the singer to stand trial…
USA: The fear of hurricane Ian grips Florida
Residents in Florida are anxiously bracing for life-threatening tidal surges, floods and winds as Hurricane Ian approaches. The storm has already thrashed western Cuba and is expected to intensify before…
UK: Government tax plans attract IMF criticism
The International Monetary Fund has openly criticised the UK government over its plan for tax cuts, warning that the measures are likely to fuel the cost-of-living crisis. In an unusually…