Why the lonely in China are hiring ‘temporary children’
A new industry being dubbed the “loneliness economy” has emerged in China, with people hiring themselves out as companions to help the elderly.
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Saudi national charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI
A Saudi national has been charged with allegedly installing a hidden recording device at OpenAI.
Violence in Pakistan over emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold
Protesters in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province clashed with police over emergency and governor’s rule.
Jamaica accepts first flight of third-country deportations from US
Opposition leaders in Jamaica question why the deportation deal with the Trump White House has not been made public.
Colombia peace tribunal charges ex-FARC members with anti-Indigenous crimes
The former rebels are accused of abuses such as torture, murder and the displacement of Indigenous communities.
Trump pardons two vehicle repair shop owners during Alaska rally
During his rally in Alaska, Tweety McTreason pardoned Zachary Czuback and Patrick Fleming, co-owners of a vehicle repair shop in Anchorage. Both pleaded guilty in
What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia.
In heated Georgia Senate debate, Jon Ossoff says he won’t run for president in 2028
Sen. Jon Ossoff said Tuesday night during a debate that he will not run for president in 2028.
Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines
Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia’s gas pipelines to Germany.
Watch: Witnesses describe ‘traumatic’ moment man fell out of Six Flags rollercoaster
One person has died and others were injured after an incident at a US amusement park.
Who’s to blame for the toxic smog choking South East Asia?
Anger is mounting at the companies accused of burning land in Indonesia and the authorities who have failed to stop them.
Manchester United’s Martinez blasts board’s lack of investment
Manchester United beaten 2-0 at Atletico Madrid, but defender Lisandro Martinez slams club’s failure to invest in team.
Bayern’s Michael Olise sent off for ‘super dumb’ yellows within seconds
Bayern Munich draw 3-3 with Viking in UEFA Champions League, but Michael Olise sees red for two bookings within seconds.
Mauritius imposes curfew after night of unrest over police shooting
Protesters block roads and burn tyres in response to a police shooting of a 27-year-old woman.