President Joe Biden has travelled to Texas in his first trip to a disaster zone, visiting workers still reeling from a deadly winter storm. “You’re doing God’s work,” Mr Biden…
Haiti : Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets prison
More than 200 prisoners are on the run in Haiti after escaping from a jail near the capital, Port-au-Prince. Authorities said 25 people died following Thursday’s mass escape from the…
China: TV station apologies to Selena Gomez for a ‘Disrespectful’ transplant image
A Chinese variety show has apologised for editing a post-surgery photo of US pop star Selena Gomez and actress Francia Raisa in a comedy sketch. The episode of Who’s the…
UK: Jose Mourinho says pressure to keep his job ‘like oxygen’ to him
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says he lives and breathes for pressure. The Portuguese’s future at Spurs has come under scrutiny, with a run of five defeats in six Premier League…
Covid-19: Chinatowns fighting racism and pandemic to survive
Lunar New Year is usually the busiest period for businesses in Chinatowns around the globe. But in 2020, it coincided with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving many restaurants…
UK. Racism-University of Southampton lecturer ‘beaten up in racist attack’
A university lecturer has described the moment he was subjected to a violent, racist attack while out jogging. Chinese national Peng Wang, 37, said four white men shouted at him…
Germany: Radio host apologises for comparing BTS (band) to Covid
A German radio host has apologised after comparing K-pop group BTS to the coronavirus during a live broadcast. Matthias Matuschik said he did not intend to “racially insult,” adding that…
USA: Tiger Woods ‘in good spirits’ after latest treatment
Tiger Woods is “in good spirits” after being moved to a new Los Angeles hospital for treatment from injuries he sustained in a car accident. A statement on the golfing…
USA: Lady Gaga’s dogs found safe after armed robbery
Lady Gaga’s two stolen French bulldogs have been found safe and handed in to police, according to officials. The two dogs, stolen in an armed robbery, have been “reunited” with…
Istanbul: Mother drops children from window to escape apartment fire
A mother in Istanbul was forced to drop her four children from their apartment window to save them from their burning building. The fire broke out at the entrance to…