India’s purchase of Russian oil has to stop, says US trade adviser
The US official accuses India of cozying up to China and Russia, as Trump admin mounts further pressure on New Delhi.
Swatch pulls ‘slanted eye’ ad after backlash in China
Calls for boycott after Swiss watchmaker becomes latest western brand accused of racist imagery
The Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologised and removed an advert featuring a model pulling the corners of his eyes, after the image prompted accusations of racism and calls for a boycott on Chinese social media.
Internet users heavily criticised the “slanted eye” gesture made by the Asian male model as racist.
Continue reading...Outback Wrangler star asked colleague to take paralysed pilot’s phone from hospital after fatal crash, court told
Reality TV star Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty to three charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice
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Reality TV star Matt Wright told an associate to collect the phone of a severely injured pilot following a fatal helicopter crash, a jury has heard.
The Outback Wrangler star has pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice in the Northern Territory supreme court in Darwin.
Continue reading...War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup
Critics have denounced the vote as a sham that will be used to entrench the military government's power.
Hundreds of thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv at end of nationwide day of hostage protests – The Times of Israel
- Hundreds of thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv at end of nationwide day of hostage protests The Times of Israel
- Protests Highlight Growing Discontent With Netanyahu and the Gaza War The New York Times
- In Largest Israeli Protest to Date, 1 Million Israelis Demand Gaza Ceasefire to Free Hostages Democracy Now!
- Protesters in Israel demand hostage deal in one of the largest demonstrations since Gaza conflict began CNN
- Protesters in Israel conduct nationwide strike to demand ceasefire and release of hostages from Gaza CBS News
Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district – NPR
- Pakistan defends flood response after over 270 people killed in northwestern district NPR
- 'The water had no mercy': Hundreds killed as floods ravage north Pakistan BBC
- Cloudbursts are causing chaos in parts of India and Pakistan. Here’s what they are AP News
- Pakistani villagers scared to go back to deluged homes after floods kill 300 Reuters
- Photos: Pakistan’s deadly monsoon floods CNN
I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.
I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.
Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic
Australia's biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.
Bolivia to hold presidential run-off between centrist and right-winger
Early results show centrist Rodrigo Paz in the lead, with 32.8 percent of the vote.
Swatch sorry for ‘slanted eyes’ ad after China uproar
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.
Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy could end war ‘almost immediately’
US president ramps up pressure on Ukrainian leader to accept deal with Russia ahead of talks in Washington, DC.
Bindi Irwin says she was made to feel ‘ashamed’ of endometriosis pain
Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.
Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades
The rightward turn by the Bolivian electorate can see changes in economic policies and closer US ties.
More than 40 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria’s Sokoto
Officials say about 10 people rescued after accident in African country's northwestern region.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,271
Here are the key events on day 1,271 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean
From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.
Whirlwind day of White House talks could reshape Ukraine’s future
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe's security.
Health v heritage: Pigeon feeding ban sparks debate in India
Feeding pigeons is common in Indian cities but is now controversial due to rising numbers and health risks.
Croatian ultra-nationalist mega-gig exposes divided society
Half a million people bought tickets to singer Thompson's July concert in Zagreb.