Police say the pair will be questioned in relation to the fugitive who was shot dead in March. BBC News
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The group beat Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga, and also won ‘Song of the Summer’. BBC News
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Vivid Sydney organisers and the UK company behind the drone show blamed it on technical difficulties. BBC News
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A team of experts who helped free a teen football team from a Thai cave in 2018 are among the rescuers. BBC News
Read More »Gymkhana Club: Delhi’s most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown
The Gymkhana is expensive to join, but access has long been controlled more by gatekeeping than price. Applicants must be proposed and seconded by members, after which a managing committee approves them. The process has traditionally favoured senior civil servants and defence officers, with a smaller share for others. Critics …
Read More »At least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall
Police say a man sprayed a substance at an ATM in the luxury Ginza 6 shopping centre. BBC News
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In more recent years, there has been a concerted effort by the government to clean up the industry by bringing in international mine safety experts, strengthening enforcement of regulations and, crucially, shutting down coal mines that are illegal or flout safety practices. BBC News
Read More »First Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission
The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team’s payload scientist. BBC News
Read More »People trapped under collapsed building in Philippines
A search operation has so far rescued 24 people with no deaths reported at the site, in a city near the capital Manila. BBC News
Read More »In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
That year, women kept custody in more than 86% of cases, while shared custody arrangements accounted for only a fraction of all agreements reached. In total, across Japan, there were more than 164,000 children under the age of 18 who had divorced parents and were impacted by custody arrangements that …
Read More »India's parody 'cockroach party' claims website has been blocked
The satirical group has gained millions of followers as “the voice of the lazy and unemployed”. BBC News
Read More »North Korea's powerhouse women footballers are in Seoul to fight for title
They beat the South Korean club to progress to the final of the Asian Women’s Champions League. BBC News
Read More »AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun. BBC News
Read More »US pauses $14bn weapons sale to Taiwan due to Iran war
US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were “doing a pause” on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war. BBC News
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The summit bonanza comes after a late start to this climbing season due to earlier route obstructions. BBC News
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Police were called to the airport, located about 50km (31miles) south-west of Melbourne, just before 06:00 local time (20:00 GMT Wednesday) when a suspicious package was found during security screening, prompting domestic flights to be delayed. International flights were not impacted. BBC News
Read More »Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws
The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga. BBC News
Read More »Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own. BBC News
Read More »India has food safety laws. So why can't it guarantee safe food?
Food safety fears in India are rising as viral videos and failed tests deepen public distrust. BBC News
Read More »How did Xi treat Trump and Putin on their China visits?
China’s President Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin with a lavish ceremony in Beijing complete with national flags, a marching band and cheering children. It comes after a visit from Donald Trump last week, which began with a near-identical welcome ceremony for the US president – despite Beijing’s …
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