Veteran U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71
Veteran U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican lawmaker from South Carolina and one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, has died at the age of 71 following a “brief and sudden illness.” In a statement posted on…
UK actor Micheal Ward found not guilty of rape
British actor Micheal Ward has been cleared of raping a woman who claimed he had attacked her in the back of a car. Ward, 28, denied two charges of rape and three of sexual assault, and a jury at Snaresbrook…
Japan Confirms Visa-Free Entry for Citizens of 74 Countries, 3 African Nations on List
Japan has reaffirmed its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 74 countries and territories, allowing eligible travelers to visit the country for short-term stays without obtaining a visa in advance. The policy is based on reciprocal visa exemption agreements and…
UK police arrest 26-year-old suspect in the killing of former minister Widdecombe
British police arrested a man on Friday on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe after the 78-year-old former government minister and Reform UK politician was found dead having “sustained serious injuries.” Police said a 26-year-old, white British man had been arrested…
Brazil’s football system is broken, says Pele’s daughter
Brazil’s football system is broken, with a lack of transparency and accountability in its administration reflected in the national team’s performances, Kely Nascimento, activist filmmaker and eldest daughter of former Brazil great Pele, told Reuters in an interview. “Brazilian football…
Shakira Launches FIFA Fundraiser for Venezuelan Children
Global music star Shakira has partnered with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to raise money in support of vulnerable children from Venezuela, helping improve access to education and essential learning resources. The initiative aims to provide educational opportunities for…
Indonesia turns coconut waste into poultry feed
A project in Indonesia’s Aceh Province has enabled local poultry farmers to reduce feed costs by up to 60% by converting coconut waste into a valuable feed ingredient. The initiative was launched by state-owned company Semen Indonesia through its subsidiary…
Serbian President Vucic says he will resign within weeks amid student-led protests
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday he would resign within weeks and the country will hold early presidential and parliamentary elections, following 18 months of anti-government protests. The announcement by Vucic, who has been in power as president or…
TikTok influencer charged with Dubai murder
A 23-year-old TikTok influencer charged with the murder of her boyfriend in Dubai is facing death by firing squad, a human rights group has said. Brooke George, from Gravesend, Kent, has been charged over the stabbing of a man who…
Thousands of people have taken part in an anti-racism demonstration, a week on from alleged anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh.
The Reclaim Our Streets rally drew support from politicians, trade unions, local people and community groups. It came after five people were injured in a series of incidents on 19 June, which began near a mosque in the west of…