Turkish authorities say four people linked to the cryptocurrency platform Vebitcoin have been arrested, accused of fraud. Hours earlier, the company abruptly announced it had ceased operations, citing financial strains.…
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Indonesia: ‘Stop the violence’-South East Asian leaders urge Myanmar
South East Asian leaders have urged the head of the Myanmar army, which took power in a coup in February, to end the violent crackdown in the country. In his…
Germany: Gymnasts’ outfits take on sexualisation in sport
She did not break any rules, but Sarah Voss’s full-body suit this week at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships defied convention. Until now women and girls have only covered their…
Brazil: President cuts Environment budget despite climate summit pledge
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has approved a cut to the environment ministry budget a day after he vowed to boost spending to tackle deforestation. At a US-led climate summit, he…
UK: Boris Johnson urged to explain funding of flat refurbishment
Boris Johnson is being urged to explain how the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat was paid for, following allegations from his ex-chief advisor. Dominic Cummings claimed the PM had…
USA: Singer Sia named worst director for controversial film Music
Singer Sia has been named “worst director” for her controversial debut film at the Razzies, the pre-Oscars prizes for the year’s worst movies. Titled Music, her film won three Golden…
Indonesia: Submarine sank off Bali, navy says
A submarine missing since Wednesday off the coast of Bali with 53 people on board has been lost, the Indonesian navy said on Saturday. Parts of the submarine, along with…
Germany: Black ballet dancer Lopes Gomes wins Berlin racism case
A black ballet dancer who complained of racism at the Berlin State Ballet has been awarded €16,000 (£14,000; $19,000) in compensation and had her contract renewed, in an out-of-court settlement.…
Japan: Declares virus emergency in Tokyo as Olympics near
Japan has announced emergency Covid measures in Tokyo and three other areas in a bid to curb rising infections, just three months before the country is set to host the…
France: Terror inquiry into police station knife attack
A female police employee has been killed in a knife attack at a police station south-west of Paris. Anti-terror prosecutors have taken over the inquiry, and the killing is being…