The Asian Games in Japan will close later Sunday after a fortnight of record-smashing displays from young stars, but marred by mix-ups, patchy crowds and accusations of mismanagement. More than 17,000 athletes and officials, a bigger number than the Olympics, descended on Nagoya and Aichi prefecture for the continent’s premier sporting spectacular. Chinese swimming sensation […]
Read MoreThe picturesque Lac des Brenets between France and Switzerland has dried up after a record-breaking hot summer, leaving locals crying out for help to save the lake. Indeed, the words “HELP” and “SOS” have been scratched out in the weeds now flourishing on the exposed lake bed. The drought has ruined pleasure boat tourism, while […]
Read MorePrime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ centre-right party was set to win Latvia’s parliamentary election, partial results showed on Sunday, suggesting the country will maintain its pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course. But populist parties, boosted by support from Latvia’s Russian-speaking minority, also had a good night after an election campaign dominated by fears over neighbouring Russia and the […]
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Nearly 1,500 Myanmar migrants from Malaysia returned to their war-ravaged home country on Sunday under an opaque repatriation scheme that rights monitors say cannot assure their safety. Dozens of migrants were transported on buses to a Buddhist monastery hall for immigration and health checks, AFP journalists saw, after the returnees arrived by Myanmar Navy ships […]
Read MoreBrasilien wählt am Sonntag seinen Präsidenten sowie große Teile seines Parlaments. Staatschef Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva und sein wichtigster Herausforderer Flávio Bolsonaro liegen in den Umfragen eng beieinander. Erreicht keiner der Kandidaten mehr als die Hälfte der gültigen Stimmen, findet am 25. Oktober eine Stichwahl statt. Lula bewirbt sich um eine vierte Amtszeit. Senator Flávio […]
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South Korea’s Asian Games football captain called it “disappointing” after the country’s flag appeared to get stuck during the victory ceremony following their win over hosts Japan. Eom Ji-sung scored the only goal as South Korea won a fourth straight title with a 1-0 victory over Japan in the final at Toyota Stadium near Nagoya […]
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When leaders visit the coral atolls that form the Pacific nation of Tuvalu on Tuesday, they will find a once-vibrant ecosystem wiped out due to climate change. The pre-COP gathering, hosted by Fiji ahead of the annual UN climate conference in Turkey, has been billed as the Pacific’s chance to show the world first-hand the […]
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The president of Cornell University voiced support Saturday for an external review of the institution facing widespread outcry over the alleged gang rape of a student in 2024.”In conjunction with our board of trustees, I welcome the independent review by an outside law firm into all aspects of Cornell’s handling of the 2024 matter,” President […]
Read MorePartial results from Latvia’s parliamentary election released on Sunday favoured Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’ centre-right party, suggesting the country will maintain its pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course. But populist parties also had a good night after an election campaign dominated by fears over neighbouring Russia and the cost of living at home. Kulbergs’ centre-right United List […]
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