Journalist Evan Gershkovich, ex-marine Paul Whelan to be released in major global prisoner swap, Türkiye says
Türkiye confirms it is coordinating a major international prisoner swap involving citizens of Belarus, Germany, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Russia and the US. They include Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, who the US says were wrongfully detained in Russia.
Teenage Southport murder suspect named after three children killed
The teenager suspected to have killed three children in Southport, England on Monday has been named.
Hamas leader mourned as Iran's allies expected in Tehran to discuss retaliation
Iran's supreme leader vows vengeance for the strike that killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, who has been farewelled by thousands in a funeral procession in Doha.
An onstage kiss could end up costing this British band $3.76 million
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur halted the three-day Good Vibes Festival in 2023 after videos showed The 1975's frontman Matty Healy kissing his band mate.
The Chinese mainlanders moving into Hong Kong under a Beijing-backed plan
The Beijing-controlled government in Hong Kong is luring mainland Chinese to live in the city to shore up the city's faltering economy.
Two global assassination plots in 24 hours: Is this the day that changes the Middle East?
Specifics about how Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr were killed on Tuesday are scarce, but one thing is certain: the two high-profile hits will further destabilise the Middle East.
Thai citizens invited to sign up for controversial $21 billion cash handout plan
About 50 million Thais are set to get a "digital wallet" containing 10,000 baht ($420) as part of a $21 billion cash handout scheme that has been criticised as costly, unsustainable and detrimental to Thailand's already struggling economy.
130 people hit by food poisoning at TikTok HQ with dozens hospitalised in Singapore
The mass food poisoning incident saw 17 ambulances and a decontamination vehicle called to the office in the business district, with more than a dozen still in hospital receiving treatment.
Analysis by John Lyons
analysis:The assassination that could bring full-scale war — and devastation to three countries
With the killing in Iran of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the possibility that all key players have wanted to avoid — a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah — is now closer than ever.
Hamas' top political leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran
The Palestinian militant group released a statement to say its top political leader has been killed in Iran. No one immediately claimed responsibility.
Islamophobia envoy divides Muslim community as government stalls on their pick
As the Albanese government mulls over its special envoy to combat Islamophobia, the Muslim community questions the delay and what the role can achieve.
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