Billionaire heiress becomes new head of government in Thailand
Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai party head Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected prime minister during an extraordinary session of parliament on Friday, just two days after the dismissal of…
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Old photo of monk serving Muslims food falsely linked to 2024 Bangladesh unrest
An old image of a monk serving food to Muslims has resurfaced in social media posts that falsely claimed it shows a Hindu priest who was killed by Islamists during the recent unrest in…
Philippine coastguard ship 'heading for disputed South China Sea reef'
The Philippines is sending a new coastguard vessel to strengthen its hold over a disputed reef in the South China Sea, according to Chinese monitors who predicted a "forceful response"…
Video shows fire at home of ex-Bangladesh ruling party politician, not Bengali Hindu cricketer
A screenshot of the false post on X. Weeks of deadly clashes between protesters and security forces in Bangladesh culminated in Hasina quitting and fleeing to India on August 3, bringing…
Mexico's truth commission reveals new evidence of ‘death flights’ during 1965-1990 'dirty war'
MEXICO CITY (AP) — More evidence has emerged that Mexican authorities disposed of the bodies of dissidents in “death flights” during the country's 1965-1990 “dirty war. ” Mexico’s…
iLint: the world’s first hydrogen-powered train
Innovations in Hydrogen-Powered Train Technology As the world looks to curb carbon emissions, rail operators’ continued focus on diesel has put a spotlight on the industry. Rail…
The world’s longest railway tunnels
Click here to read our updated list of the longest railway tunnels in the world Exploring the Longest Railway Tunnels Worldwide Seikan Tunnel, Japan The 53.85km Seikan tunnel in Japan is…
Old photo of Zelensky visiting eastern Ukraine falsely linked to Kyiv's offensive in Russia
Screenshot of the false X post, taken on August 14, 2024 The post emerged after Ukraine deployed thousands of troops in a major incursion into Russia's western Kursk region on August 6…
North Korea to partially reopen tourism after nearly 5 years
North Korea will be partially resuming international tourism this year after nearly half a decade, according to tourist operators. The Beijing-based tourism agency, Koryo Tours, which…
Peoria Zoo names entrance kiosk after late local leader Henry ‘Chappie’ Chapman
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Honoring a local leader, who was most known for his perserverance. Henry Chapman, also known as “Chappie” Chapman, was a former WMBD employee, and an influential part…
Local Army Chief is honored after losing his life overseas
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — A local Army Chief was honored by his community after being killed nearly four years ago overseas. Army Chief Warrant Officer Three Dallas Garza lost his life…
Curves, crowns and a calabash: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com for more news from the African continent. Follow…
‘I felt like a celebrity’: Personalized ads hit China metro stations as operators scramble for cash
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Xiaotu was looking for a soulmate…
Hundreds demonstrate in Tel Aviv for hostage deal amid Doha talks
Against the backdrop of ongoing talks in Qatar regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza war, hundreds of relatives of hostages and supporters demonstrated in Tel Aviv for quick results.…
More than 40,000 killed in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says
The number of people killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip has risen to more than 40,000, the Palestinian territory's health ministry said on Thursday. More…
Anti-whaling campaigner wanted by Japan to remain held in Greenland
Canadian-US environmentalist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson is to remain in custody in Greenland following his arrest in July pending possible deportation to Japan, police said on…
Tens of Thousands of Women Protest on India’s Independence Day After Murder of Medic
Women hold candles as they take part in the Reclaim the Night March on Aug. 15 to condemn the rape and murder of a trainee medic at a government-run hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal.…
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Colombia to promote mental health and combat cyberbullying
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in Colombia on Thursday in their first visit to the South American country, where they will take part in several events…
Lebanese premier meets French minister, hopes for de-escalation
Lebanon's acting Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed hope on Thursday for de-escalation at the Lebanese border with Israel in order to avoid all-out war between the two states. "In this…
SPD headquarters in Berlin daubed with apparent Hamas symbols
The Berlin headquarters of Germany's ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) were sprayed with red paint and daubed with apparently pro-Hamas symbols in the early hours of Thursday morning.…
Greenland court orders anti-whaling activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until Sept. 5
BERLIN (AP) — A court in Greenland ruled Thursday that veteran environmental activist and anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson must remain in custody as authorities consider Japan's request…
Navalny widow scorns official version of his death in Russian custody
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of leading Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, said on Thursday that the Russian authorities had offered no convincing explanation for his death in a penal…
UN to probe atrocities during Bangladesh’s deadly protests
A United Nations fact-finding mission is expected to arrive in Dhaka next week, according to information on Thursday, to probe alleged atrocities committed during the violent protests that…
Video showing protesters pelting soldiers with stones was filmed in Kenya
Mass protests erupted in Nigeria in August as anger grew over the high cost of living and government policies. Amid the tensions, a video surfaced online with claims that it showed angry…