Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan found guilty of corruption
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan was arrested at his home in Lahore on Saturday, following a court ruling that found him guilty of graft and sentenced him to three years in jail.
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South Korean president tightens security after series of mass stabbings
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has called for the mobilisation of all possible forces, and police have announced they "won't hesitate" to use firearms after a series of stabbings shook the typically low-crime country.
North Korea welcomes Russian defence minister for Korean War celebrations
North Korea has extended a warm welcome to Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his delegation, as they arrived in Pyongyang on Tuesday evening, according to state media reports.
Global heatwave sparks wildfires and health warnings
A widespread heatwave has engulfed multiple regions across the world, triggering wildfires and prompting health warnings in parts of Asia, Europe, and North America.
Russia refuses to extend grain deal, UN warns of hunger danger
Tensions escalate as Russia refuses to extend the deal that allowed Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, prompting outrage from the United Nations (UN).
French President Macron retains Prime Minister Borne after crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to keep Elisabeth Borne as his prime minister even in the wake of several crises that have shaken his government.
Iran executes two men in public for 2022 shrine attack
Two men were publicly hanged on Saturday in Iran for their involvement in a shooting at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz in 2022, which claimed the lives of more than a dozen people.
Diet coke sweetener aspartame considered cancerous
Aspartame, a widely used artificial sweetener found in numerous beverage products, is expected to be declared a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) next month.
President Putin accuses West of wanting Russian to kill each other in mutiny
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday accused Ukraine and its Western allies of wanting Russians to "kill each other" during a revolt by mercenaries of the Wagner group.
Pornhub owner calls for porn age verification solutions
Governments should stop cracking down on porn websites and instead take pride in sexual expression and help to make porn normal and "boring", the new owner of Pornhub said.
