Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum
LONG READ Thailand readies homecoming for stolen ancient statues located in US museum San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is set to return four bronze statues from Thailand’s famed Prakhon Chai…
US Steel shares soar on Trump’s apparent blessing for deal with Nippon
US Steel shares soar on Trump’s apparent blessing for deal with Nippon Investors interpreted Trump’s comments to mean Nippon Steel had received his approval for its takeover of US Steel.…
Hectic two weeks leaves Russia confident – and peace in Ukraine feeling no closer
Hectic two weeks leaves Russia confident – and peace in Ukraine feeling no closer 15 minutes agoSteve RosenbergRussia editor PAVEL BEDNYAKOV/POOL/AFP via Getty It’s 2:30am. Inside the Kremlin walls I’m…
‘Farcical’: Venezuelan opposition denounces arrest before weekend vote
‘Farcical’: Venezuelan opposition denounces arrest before weekend vote Opposition leaders have argued the detention of politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and others is meant to stifle dissent. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro…
DRC’s ex-president Kabila slams justice system after losing immunity
News DRC’s ex-president Kabila slams justice system after losing immunity Kabila, accused of ‘treason’ and ‘war crimes’, denies government accusations of links to M23 rebel group. Former DRC president Joseph…
US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement
US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement The US president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced meeting with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. US…
Does criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism?
Inside Story Does criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism? Israel often labels anyone who criticises its devastating war on Gaza as ‘anti-Semtic’. Israel has a long history of dismissing any legitimate…
Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist
Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader. Kim Kardashian, centre, accompanied by…
Napoli win Serie A title, Inter Milan refocus on Champions League
Napoli win Serie A title, Inter Milan refocus on Champions League Napoli beat Cagliari 2-0 to seal the Serie A title as Champions League hopefuls Inter’s victory at Como is…
US charges Wisconsin judge for allegedly obstructing immigration agents
US Justice Department alleges Judge Hannah Dugan refused to turn over a man that immigration agents showed up to arrest. Federal agents have arrested a Wisconsin judge on charges of…