South Korea: One killed in Geoje landslide as record rains hit southern region
A landslide in South Korea’s Geoje killed one person and injured two others as the region faced record rainfall exceeding 400mm overnight and 124.5mm in a single hour.
Monday briefing: What can Andy Burnham learn from Spain’s Pedro Sánchez?
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has endured as a progressive European leader while managing domestic corruption scandals and political challenges, offering lessons for UK politicians like Andy Burnham.
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing heads to Russia to deepen strategic ties with Moscow
Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing is visiting Russia to meet with President Putin and strengthen bilateral ties, marking his seventh trip to the country since the military took power.
After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America
The Trump administration is expanding U.S. military operations in Latin America to land-based campaigns, securing agreements with Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras for joint operations against criminal groups, following earlier boat strikes that killed hundreds in the region.
Niu Lai: Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
A low-budget Chinese animation film called Niu Lai went viral for its poor animation quality and confusing plot, unexpectedly becoming a box office hit after earning only 7,705 yuan in its first 10 days.
As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules
Several Western states struggle to pass wildfire protection regulations as homeowners and advocacy groups push back against rules affecting property modifications and vegetation management.