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Iran executes man accused of Mossad plot as spy cases mount amid tensions
TEHRAN, May 26 — Iranian authorities on Tuesday executed a man after convicting him of cooperation with and espionage for Israel’s Mossad spy agency, the judiciary said. “Gholamreza Khani Shakarab […]
Starbucks Korea boss apologises after AI-generated ‘Tank Day’ campaign triggers national fury
SEOUL, May 26 — Starbucks Korea revealed on Tuesday a series of mishaps leading to its heavily criticised “Tank Day” promotion, including the use of AI to develop the campaign, […]
‘It’s still moving’: Live crayfish steals spotlight at New Zealand parliament press conference (VIDEO)
WELLINGTON, May 26 — A New Zealand lawmaker made a splash inside parliament on Tuesday, brandishing a hefty live crayfish that he pledged to devour after the government budget this […]
Five drown as heatwave sends French crowds rushing to beaches
PARIS, May 26 — The French government said Tuesday that seven people were reported to have died in connection to the recent heatwave baking much of western Europe, five of […]
Two Austrian tourists die after suspension bridge collapses at Indonesian waterfall
JAKARTA/BANGKOK, May 26 — Two Austrian tourists have died in an accident on the Indonesian island of Flores, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. The authorities said on Monday the two […]
US strikes Iran again as Tehran envoys head to Doha peace talks
WASHINGTON, May 26 — US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in […]
Australia says IS-linked women returning from Syria face full force of law
SYDNEY, May 26 — A group of seven women and 12 children linked to Islamic State fighters are bound for Australia after years in Syria, the Australian interior minister said […]
Popes having their say on turning points in history
VATICAN CITY, May 26 — From the Industrial Revolution to the advent of artificial intelligence, popes have long taken a stand on scientific, social and technological transformations. With the publication […]
New Zealand surf event halted as sea creature bites photographer
WELLINGTON, May 25 — A major surfing event in New Zealand was suspended today after a photographer was bitten in the water by a creature suspected to be a sea […]
Cambodian king pardons former opposition leader
PHNOM PENH, May 25 — Cambodia’s king has pardoned former opposition leader Kem Sokha for a treason conviction, just weeks after he lost an appeal to overturn that verdict, according […]