Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day
The practice of dolphin hunting in the Faroe Islands has come under scrutiny after more than 1,400 of the mammals were killed in what was...
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China’s ambassador Zheng Zeguang banned from UK Parliament
China’s ambassador to the UK has been told he cannot come to Parliament while sanctions remain in place against a number of MPs and peers....
Britney Spears announces engagement to Sam Asghari
US pop star Britney Spears has announced her engagement to her long-term boyfriend, Sam Asghari. The singer posted a video of the couple showing off...
North Korea: Military parade features hazmat suits, gas masks
North Korea has held a military parade to mark the communist state’s 73rd founding anniversary, but did not display any major ballistic missiles. State media...
Mexico: Powerful earthquake hits Acapulco
A powerful earthquake has struck the Pacific coast of Mexico, close to the resort of Acapulco. The magnitude-seven quake was also felt strongly around 370km...
Tangerang: At least 41 dead after fire breaks out in Indonesian jail
At least 41 people have died in Indonesia after a fire broke out at an overcrowded prison on the outskirts of the capital Jakarta. The...
China court drops case against ex-Alibaba employee accused of sexual assault
A court in China has dropped a case against a former Alibaba employee accused of sexual assault. The district court in north-eastern Shandong province said...
Afghanistan: What rise of Taliban means for Pakistan
For some Western powers hoping to influence the new Taliban government, there are hopes that Pakistan could play a role as a mediator. The country...
New Zealand PM Ardern says supermarket stabbing was ‘terrorist attack’
Police in New Zealand shot and killed a “violent extremist” after he stabbed and wounded at least six people in an Auckland supermarket. Prime Minister...
Tokyo 2020: China’s armless swimmer Zheng Tao dominates with four golds
Chinese para-swimmer Zheng Tao has won the internet after shattering records and winning four gold medals at the Tokyo Games – despite having no arms....
