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Preliminary election results show Mongolian People’s Party in the lead

Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declares victory in the country’s parliamentary elections.

2024-06-28T21:16:45Z

Supreme Court makes shock ruling on homeless crisis

The case is the most significant to come before the high court in decades on the issue and comes as a rising number of people in the U.S. are without a permanent place to live.

2024-06-28T15:25:58Z

Baldwin loses last-gasp bid to dismiss manslaughter case

The judge rejects the actor's latest challenge, meaning the trial will begin on 9 July.

2024-06-28T22:19:44Z

How to Take the Bus From Singapore to Johor Bahru

Craving some cheap and good makan on the weekends? It’s time to hop over the Causeway to Johor Bahru (JB). And the most convenient and cheapest way to do it is by bus! With trips lasting between 40 minutes and 2 hours (depending on traffic), the bus is your best bet for getting to Malaysia without too much hassle. Don’t be confused by the variety of buses and options around Singapore and JB—they give you the convenience that you can’t get with...

2024-06-28T10:07:06Z

Kitesurfer dies in horrific shark attack

A kitesurfer has died in a tragic accident in New Caledonia, the French overseas territory. The kitesurfer, a 39-year-old man, was kitesurfing with a friend in Poindimié, on the north-east coast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia's main island. He got tangled in the ropes of his kite and ended up in the water. His friend wanted to rescue him, but he had to abandon his efforts when he was attacked by sharks. The prosecutor's investigation revealed...

2024-06-28T13:10:32Z

Why China plans to run trains from Kunming all the way to Singapore

Chinese Premier Li Qiang recently said China could study a plan to connect its rail projects in major Southeast Asian countries, as part of its Belt and Road Initiative. Why is it significant?

2024-06-28T14:45:01Z

As South Korea's population shrinks, same-sex couples say they can help

By Minwoo Park SUWON, South Korea (Reuters) - South Koreans Kim Eun-ha and Park Cho-hyeon would like to get married and have children, a plan that fits in with government ambitions to boost the world's lowest fertility rate. The catch is that same-sex unions remain illegal in South Korea, and doctors refuse to perform artificial insemination on women without a male partner, citing ethical

2024-06-28T18:15:21Z

Friday Special! Rishi stops for fish and chips during campaign

Rishi Sunak stopped at a chippy to buy bags of the classic British fish and chips during his election campaign. Mr Sunak hopes for a game changer moment to revive his election campaign which has been hampered by the election date betting scandal.

2024-06-28T20:32:15Z

Rescue crews on site after missing Brit found dead in Spanish Pyrenees

Missing Brit, 70, is found dead in the Spanish Pyrenees four days after he disappeared on mountain hike. A helicopter was seen on the site where the missing hiker was found.

2024-06-28T16:16:36Z

French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory

France's election campaign is over, and voters appear ready to hand National Rally victory.

2024-06-28T23:05:28Z

The van escort who sends patients to daycare | Ordinary People

Phoebe, a volunteer at Assisi Hospice, tells us how she started volunteering. See how she has been making a difference for patients in need, and the joys and new perspectives which volunteering brings her. Watch more: https://www.asiaone.com/video

2024-06-15T04:07:15Z

US presidents who allegedly fathered illegitimate children

The history of the American presidency is tainted with scandals, including stories of extramarital affairs and illegitimate children. While much of this gossip is of course unsubstantiated, there are examples of rumor being well and truly rooted in fact. And while there are many US presidents accused of fathering illegitimate offspring who actually never did so, in some cases the truth is a bit more complex. In this gallery we look at the American presidents with alleged illegitimate children and explore whether these are indeed just rumors, or not. Click on and read their stories.

2024-01-16T12:32:41Z

One killed, six injured in Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Dnipro

KYIV (Reuters) -A Russian missile strike hit a nine-storey residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Friday, killing at least one person and injuring six others, officials said. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko warned the death toll would likely rise as more people remained trapped in the building where four upper storeys collapsed as a result of the attack. A photograph

2024-06-28T19:10:30Z

Farage surrounded by pro-refugee protestors upon Question Time arrival

The Reform UK leader was earlier seen hot-footing it into the venue hosting tonight's leaders' debate ahead of the General Election , amid shouts from pro-refugee protesters outside the studio.

2024-06-28T23:47:49Z

Prosecution rests in Menendez corruption trial

The prosecution has rested their case against the New Jersey senator, who faces decades in prison.

2024-06-28T21:19:40Z

Irish teacher Enoch Burke released from prison

The teacher is released after spending more than 400 days in Mountjoy Prison.

2024-06-28T16:41:24Z

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French Left

The Left is taking the battle for the soul of the country very seriously.

2024-06-28T15:24:10Z

Jewish pro-Palestinian activist to 'Post': No obligation as a Jew to support Israel

A different Jewish voice: The ‘Post’ confronts a pro-Palestinian activist from the Jewish Voice for Peace.

2024-06-28T14:47:54Z

Japan protests alleged sex assault cases involving US military in Okinawa

Recent attacks occurred within months of each other, stoking local anger over the continued US military presence.

2024-06-28T13:15:07Z

Man shot dead by police in a second in raid - court

Sean Fitzgerald was shot in the chest at point blank range in Coventry on 4 January 2019.

2024-06-28T16:26:27Z

Police 'not looking for anyone else' in deaths of medic and girlfriend

Police are 'not looking for anyone else' as they probe the deaths of a TV paramedic, 24, and his girlfriend, 22, after their bodies were discovered together.

2024-06-28T16:49:46Z

Kenya clashes and Bolivia's failed coup show perils of economic hardship

By Libby George, Karin Strohecker and Aaron Ross LONDON/NAIROBI (Reuters) -Deadly Kenyan protests that scuppered tax hikes and a failed coup amid fading economic prospects in Bolivia this week are violent reminders of the dangers posed by faltering economies and punishing austerity measures. Bolivia's President and former economy minister Luis Arce fended off the putsch on Wednesday, but faces

2024-06-28T19:20:14Z

Guatemala asks LGBT pride marchers to have 'good manners' after bid to ban event

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemala's top court on Friday issued a resolution that called for "good manners" and authorities to protect moral values at this year's annual LGBT pride parade, after a lawyer sought to ban the march and prevent children from attending. Guatemala, a largely Catholic country of some 17 million people, is one of a handful of countries in Latin America that does not

2024-06-28T23:31:17Z

Australian diplomat says adding AUKUS partners 'complicated'

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Adding partners to the AUKUS defense project would be "complicated," a senior Australian diplomat said on Friday, saying he did not believe the U.S. Congress is open to expanding the pact involving Australia, the U.S. and Britain. AUKUS was formed in 2021 to counterbalance China's growing power. A first "pillar" involves cooperation between the three

2024-06-28T22:41:06Z

Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto's neglect of discontent at home

By David Lewis NAIROBI (Reuters) -In the two years since he was elected, Kenya's President William Ruto has wowed global climate activists under the Eiffel Tower, brushed shoulders with global tech titans in Silicon Valley and was toasted as a global peacekeeper at the White House. As he notched up dozens of foreign trips, however, citizens back home endured gruelling economic hardship. Already

2024-06-28T13:09:09Z

World 'failing' to meet development goals: UN chief

War and funding shortfalls have hampered progress toward the United Nations' flagship development goals which include action to combat climate change, the organization's Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Friday. "Our failure to secure peace, to confront climate change, and to boost international finance is undermining development," he told a briefing in New York, unveiling the latest progress check on the targets.

2024-06-28T20:18:46Z

What are considered war crimes, really?

The concept of internationally recognized war crimes is still a fairly new one, with significant developments within the last century that have formed the basis for how we define and categorize the offense today. So, instead of wondering how the horrific images and reports of civilian deaths can continue appearing in the headlines every day, click through to learn about what actions violate international laws, and how those norms governing conflict even came to be.

2024-03-18T13:04:53Z

Iran votes for new president amid voter apathy, mounting pressure

By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI (Reuters) -Iranians voted for a new president on Friday following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month, choosing from a tightly controlled group of four candidates loyal to the supreme leader at a time of growing public frustration and Western pressure. Polling ended at midnight in Iran after being extended three times for a total of six hours.

2024-06-28T22:05:55Z

Man killed two women who told police he was violent

Carl Cooper murdered Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunt a year apart after each woman called police about him.

2024-06-28T16:41:17Z

Police arrest shirtless Gavin Plumb, accused of Holly Willoughby kidnap plot

The 37-year-old was told point blank about his charges relating to the former This Morning star.

2024-06-28T14:42:14Z

Police treating 'lucky escape' house fire as arson

No-one was hurt in the incident but three terraced bungalows have suffered damage.

2024-06-28T13:40:52Z

The world's most endangered languages

Each language tells its own story, from the remote whispers of the Sentinelese to the resurgent voices of Manx speakers. These thirty tongues, teetering on the edge of silence, are more than just ways of communication; they are living, breathing embodiments of cultures, histories, and entire ways of life. As we journey through each one, we're reminded of the passionate efforts to keep these languages from vanishing into the echoes of time. Join us in discovering the heartbeats of these endangered languages, each representing a unique human experience. Click through the gallery to get started.

2024-02-02T12:08:21Z

The hidden talents of world leaders

A world leader's lot is a busy one at the best of times. And if you're a president or prime minister, there's not enough time beyond running a country to do much else. And yet there are some world leaders and heads of state who display hidden talents well beyond their normal realm, managing to find time to play music or learn languages, for example, and even compete in championship sport. So who are these multitasking individuals of past and present—some famous and some notorious—who have skills over and above their job description? Click through and admire these multitalented men and women of high office.

2024-03-28T10:13:58Z

Tesco and Asda face legal action after E.coli sandwich infections

The UK Health Security Agency said on Thursday one patient had died in the E.coli outbreak, which investigators believe is linked to salad used in sandwiches.

2024-06-29T00:20:56Z

Boris: The nation doesn't really want Keir Starmer or his agenda

Boris Johnson has said in his latest column that the nation nation doesn't really want Sir Keir or his tax-hiking, EU-loving, soft-on-illegal-migration agenda. Watch the ex-PM' latest video piece for MailOnline.

2024-06-28T13:31:06Z

Gallant links political flexibility to military solutions during northern border tour

Defense Minister Gallant visited northern border intelligence and Iron Dome sites, discussing military and political strategies amid Hezbollah tensions, emphasizing readiness and strategic options.

2024-06-28T21:53:42Z

US has sent Israel thousands of 2,000-pound bombs since Oct. 7

While the officials didn't give a timeline for the shipments, the totals suggest there has been no significant drop-off in US military support for its ally.

2024-06-28T21:03:56Z

Four people rushed to hospital after lighting BBQ inside home

Three adults and a child have been rushed to hospital after they were overcome by poisonous fumes from a barbecue lit inside a house.

2024-06-28T23:35:44Z

Abandoned dogs found dehydrated and malnourished

Four animals are discovered by police at a property in Sheffield without access to food and water.

2024-06-28T15:11:25Z

Prom king, 17, mysteriously drowns in just 15ft of water at a lake

Ayden Beeson, 17, was swimming at a beach in Rathbun Lake in Moravia, Iowa , on Wednesday when he suddenly disappeared beneath the water.

2024-06-29T00:05:52Z

A colorful history of LGBTQ+ pride in America

From tiny gatherings to the assassinations of political figures, there are many key moments in American history that have spurred the LGBTQ+ rights movement of liberation and equality on to become the joyous occasion that people now partake in worldwide come Pride. Check out this gallery to learn more about the tumultuous ride of the LGBTQ+ in the US, and how it translated to the rest of the world.

2024-05-22T11:35:25Z

Stabbed man had 'heart of gold', his family says

Paying tribute to the 23-year-old, his family say they will "never be the same without him".

2024-06-28T19:26:34Z

How Ukraine's 'battlefield taxis' destroyed Russia's best tank

A video taken by a Ukrainian spy drone captured the moment an US-made Bradley came up against one of Russia 's best tanks, the T-90M, on the battlefield.

2024-06-28T16:34:32Z

Aid groups press to stop Sudan 'man-made' famine as 755,000 projected to starve

Aid groups are warning that Sudan's "man-made famine" could be even worse than feared, with the most catastrophic death toll the world has seen in decades, without more global pressure on warring generals. A UN-backed study said Thursday that 755,000 people are on the brink of starvation in Sudan, a death toll not seen since the 1980s when famine in Ethiopia shocked the world.

2024-06-28T21:00:58Z

What Can I Win Matching One Number in Powerball?

Dreaming of the day you win a prize with Powerball? The odds of winning the grand prize are one in 292,201,338, but that doesn’t keep lotto lovers from trying their luck. Just don’t forget: there are smaller prizes, too.

2024-06-28T16:34:50Z

'The old man v. the con man' - the US debate debacle and Israel, Ukraine

If the debate set off domestic alarm bells in the Democratic Party, then it did so as well among the international community, as the fate of global crises often hinges on who sits in the White House.

2024-06-28T13:32:42Z

Hull funeral probe: Anger over police chief claims

Families have spoken out after reports of alleged comments made by Humberside's chief constable.

2024-06-28T17:11:05Z

'Major incident' as homes evacuated over suspicious package

A number of roads are closed with the site of the package "established", police say.

2024-06-28T16:26:42Z

Global powers clash at United Nations over North Korea

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States, Britain, France confronted Russia at the United Nations Security Council on Friday over accusations it is violating an arms embargo on North Korea by using missiles and munitions from Pyongyang in its war against Ukraine. Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia rejected the accusations as "completely false." The council meeting

2024-06-28T17:15:15Z

Farage challenged over canvasser's racist slurs

The Reform UK leader defended his party after footage appeared to show an activist making racial slurs.

2024-06-28T21:57:13Z