Romanian ex-prisoners fight to save memory of former communist jails
Some 44 prisons and 72 forced labour camps were set up under the regime for…
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Akebono, sumo’s first foreign-born grand champion, dies aged 54
The enormous Hawaiian-born wrestler helped raise the international profile of Japanese sumo in the 1990s.
Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan sentenced to death in $12.5bn fraud case
The largest case of fraud in Vietnam’s history has been uncovered as part of a…
Australian women lose bid to sue Qatar Airways over 2020 strip searches
Judge dismisses case because women not searched on the aircraft, says they could seek damages…
Will oil prices keep rising, and how will that affect inflation?
The increase this year, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply shocks, could hamper efforts to…
As Russia’s war rages, Ukraine’s mental health crisis spirals
Ukraine estimates that almost half the population needs support, but there is a shortage of…
The solidarity of shared trauma: De-exceptionalising Gaza
The genocide in Gaza is reshaping psychic life and political imaginations far beyond Palestine.
North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media
Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case…
‘Turning a blind eye’: Zelenskyy slams allies as Russia intensifies attacks
Ukraine president says country needs air defence systems, not ‘lengthy’ talks, as Russia targets energy…
‘Lose-lose situation’: New Swiss bank laws could derail UBS’ challenge to Wall Street giants
Switzerland’s new banking regulations create a “lose-lose situation” for UBS and may limit its potential…
Miami, Messi crash out of CONCACAF Champions Cup at quarterfinal stage
Messi’s return from injury was not enough to prevent Monterrey from cruising to a 5-2…
‘Overspeeding’truck plunges into ravine killing 17 pilgrims in Pakistan
Passengers were en route to a pilgrimage site in Balochistan when the crash took place…
Children playing on Eid use destroyed Gaza mosque as a slide
The remains of a mosque destroyed in an Israeli attack in Gaza became a makeshift…
‘We’re a single village’: India seals Myanmar border, dividing families
Families, trade and life in this pocket of northeast India knew no national borders. Until…
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 188
An Israeli attack in northern Gaza on Wednesday killed three sons of Hamas chief Ismail…
Fed likely to cut rates before ECB blinks, former BOE member says
The Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates before the European Central Bank does, a…
What will the future bring between Hezbollah and Israel?
Analysts believe an escalation is imminent, but views vary on how things will go.
China will remain the world’s No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank
China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its…
Trudeau says China tried to meddle in Canada elections
Canada’s PM Justin Trudeau said election results were not affected and it was ‘improbable’ Beijing preferred…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 777
As the war enters its 777th day, these are the main developments.
