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Vietnam arrests two over shooting of Australians in Ho Chi Minh
HANOI, May 26 — Two men were arrested in Vietnam over the murder of an Australian reportedly linked to organised crime, police said today. Lorenzo Lemalu was shot dead on […]
Ringgit weakens as Strait of Hormuz attacks weigh on sentiment
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 — The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, pressured by external developments following reports of US and Israeli attacks on Iranian vessels in the […]
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 […]