At least 32 people have been killed and more than 60 injured in a train crash in southern Egypt, the country’s railway authority said. Two carriages were derailed and overturned…
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China: Western countries sanction Beijing over Uighurs rights abuses
Several Western countries have imposed sanctions on officials in China over rights abuses against the mostly Muslim Uighur minority group. China has detained Uighurs at camps in the north-west region…
China: Beijing bans UK MPs after Uighurs abuse sanctions
China has imposed sanctions on nine UK citizens – including five MPs – for spreading what it called “lies and disinformation” about the country. The group are among the most…
North Korea: New tactical guided missiles launched
North Korea has claimed the missiles it launched Thursday were a “new-type tactical guided projectile”, in its first statement since the test. It was the country’s first ballistic launch in…
South Korea: Too many chips made in Asia
Intel’s new chief executive has told media it is not “palatable” that so many computer chips are made in Asia. The majority of processors are currently manufactured in the region,…
Australia: MP apologises over comments to women
Another Australian government MP is under scrutiny for his actions towards women after he was accused of repeatedly harassing two women online. Andrew Laming, 56, was ordered by Prime Minister…
China: Nike, H&M face Chinese fury over Xinjiang cotton ‘concerns’
Retail giants Nike and H&M are facing a backlash in China after they expressed concern about the alleged use of Uighur forced labour in cotton production. Many Chinese have called…
UAE: British artist’s giant painting raises £45m for children’s charities
The world’s largest painting, which was created by British artist Sacha Jafri, has been sold for £45m to raise funds for children’s charities. Jafri spent eight months painting the 1,600…
USA: ‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama
Deaths have been reported in Alabama, as tornadoes continue to batter the southern US state. “Tragically, we are receiving reports of loss of life,” Governor Kay Ivey said, without giving…
USA: Biden pressed on child migration at first news conference
US President Joe Biden was pressed on how he would address the surge in migrants at the southern border at his first official press conference. More than 17,000 children are…