SPUTNIK/KRE/EPA-EFE A Russian navy vessel in the Black Sea (file photo) Russia has said some Western sanctions must be lifted before it begins a maritime ceasefire with Ukraine. Within hours of the US announcing the two sides had agreed to halt strikes in the Black Sea in separate deals, the Kremlin said it would only … Read more
Watch: Hanni got emotional as the group reacted to court ruling “It took a huge amount of courage to speak out,” NewJeans have told the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label, in a case that has rocked the K-pop industry. “This fight is necessary. Although … Read more
Wildfires have been ravaging South Korea leaving at least 18 dead, 19 injured and thousands evacuated. The “unprecedented” crisis remains critical, according to acting president Han Duck-soo, who said the fires are “rewriting the record books for the worst wildfires in our nation’s history”. Several heritage cultural sites, including the Unramsa temple, have been affected … Read more
An Australian senator revealed a dead salmon in a plastic bag while speaking in parliament, in protest of a bill being debated. The bill, brought by prime minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor government, would limit the public’s ability to review and challenge environmental decisions, but says it is part of a plan to protect jobs in … Read more
Getty Images Rhea Chakraborty says Bollywood roles dried up after the scandal Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty was called “a gold digger” and “a murderer”. She was slut-shamed and spent 27 days in prison after a hate-filled vicious media campaign in 2020 alleged she had been involved in the death of her actor boyfriend Sushant Singh … Read more
The Duke of Sussex has announced his resignation as a patron of Sentebale, a Lesotho-based British charity which he co-founded, after a row between the trustees and the chair of its board. Prince Harry said he had stepped down alongside co-founder and fellow patron Prince Seeiso of Lesotho and Sentebale’s board of trustees after Dr … Read more
The call of a conch shell roused the dolphin hunters from their beds. Under moonlight, the six men shuffled to the village church. There a priest led them in a whispered prayer, his voice barely audible over the sound of crashing waves; the tide was high that day. Saltwater pooled in parts of the village, … Read more
At least 18 people have been killed and 19 injured as South Korea’s wildfires continue to ravage the country’s southeast, according to the latest numbers from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The “unprecedented” crisis remains critical, according to acting president Han Duck-soo, who said the fires are “rewriting the record books for the … Read more
Papua New Guinea has blocked access to Facebook in what authorities call a “test” to limit hate speech, misinformation and pornography. The sudden ban, which started on Monday, has drawn criticism from opposition MPs and political critics, who called it a violation of human rights. Defending the move, Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr said the … Read more
Americans in Washington DC are reacting to a Signal group chat leak where a journalist was inadvertently added to a chat where US national security officials discussed a planned military strike. The revelation has raised questions about why high-ranking officials discussed such sensitive matters on a potentially vulnerable civilian app. US Director of National Intelligence … Read more