Workers at Samsung Electronics’ factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu have called off a labour strike that went on for more than a month. Around 1,500 workers…
S Korean: Soccer player apologise for filming secret sex videos
South Korean football player Hwang Ui-jo has apologised for secretly filming sexual encounters with his partners. Prosecutors say the 31-year-old striker filmed sexual encounters with two of his partners without…
India: 10 flights receive hoax bomb threats in 48hrs
At least 10 Indian flights have received hoax bomb threats over the past 48 hours, leading to long delays and diversions. On Tuesday, Singapore’s Air Force sent two fighter jets to escort…
Russia: Man rescued after spending 67 days adrift
A Russian man has been rescued after spending more than two months adrift in a small inflatable boat in the Sea of Okhotsk in the far east of Russia. Officials…
Libya: LFF criticises Nigeria amid Afcon qualifier boycott
Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has criticised its Nigerian counterpart after its national side returned to West Africa before their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 qualifier in Benghazi. The Super Eagles…
Mali: Ukraine denies supplying drones to Tuareg rebels
Ukraine has denied allegations that it had supplied drones to rebels fighting against the Malian army and Russia-backed mercenaries. It comes after Paris-based Le Monde newspaper reported reported that Ukrainian drones…
K-pop star gives tearful testimony on harassment
A member of the chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans has tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers as part of an enquiry into workplace harassment. Hanni, who is 20 years old, alleged…
Germany: 80 year old jailed for 1974 Berlin border killing
A former East German secret police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for murdering a Polish man attempting to flee to West Berlin 50 years ago. The…
Czech Republic: Prague to ban organised night-time pub crawls
Prague is to ban night-time pub crawls organised by travel agencies, in a bid to deter rowdy tourists from visiting and attracting more “refined” visitors instead. A pub crawls is…
USA: Trump poll gains prompt Harris to court black and Latino voters
With just weeks to go until the US presidential election, Kamala Harris is ramping up efforts to court black and Latino voters. Despite holding a clear lead among both groups,…