WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace
Workers worldwide need better protection from extreme heat as climate change causes more frequent heatwaves – that’s the conclusion of a new report from the World Health Organization and the…
India’s Supreme Court says Delhi stray dogs will not be sent to shelters
India’s Supreme Court has modified its previous order asking authorities in Delhi and its suburbs to move all stray dogs into shelters amid widespread protests by animal welfare groups. The…
Sri Lanka’s former president arrested
Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, police have said. The charge relates to trips he took abroad while serving…
Lil Nas X arrested and taken to hospital after wandering LA streets in underwear
Getty Images Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X has been arrested after an altercation with police in Los Angeles, authorities have confirmed. Police were called to Ventura Boulevard at 05:30 (12:30…
Court acquits Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case
Jonathan Head BBC News, Bangkok Getty Images Thaksin Shinawatra’s lese majeste charge relates to an interview he gave to a South Korean newspaper 10 years ago A Bangkok court has…
Beijing calls out “bully” US for 50% tariffs on India
Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong has said that Beijing “firmly opposes” Washington’s steep tariffs on Delhi and called for greater co-operation between India and China. Xu likened the US…
Airlines Delta and United sued for selling ‘window seats’ without windows
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have been sued by passengers who claim they were charged extra for a window seat but found themselves sitting next to a blank wall.…
Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row
The Philippines’ beloved fast-food chain Jollibee said fraudsters rigged the results of its online raffle, following complaints from customers and a brief government investigation. Jollibee said “fraudulent third parties” placed…
Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international trip
Pope Leo XIV is preparing to travel to Lebanon later this year, in what could be his first journey abroad since being elected head of the Catholic Church in May.…
McDonald’s Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints
Getty Images A child looks at a Pokémon promotion outside a McDonald’s store in Japan McDonald’s Japan has postponed a child’s menu toy promotion after complaints that a recent Pokémon…