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India CJP protests: Young women face online harassment and abuse
Young women who participated in India’s Cockroach Janta Party protests face severe online harassment, including rape threats and doctored images, after their social media posts went viral during the youth-led movement.
FGM: ‘My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back’
Colombia became the first Latin American country to ban female genital mutilation last week, following decades of activism within Indigenous communities where the practice persists.
Armed man arrested at Trump’s golf course ahead of president’s visit
A 38-year-old man was arrested at President Trump’s golf course in California on Sunday while carrying a pistol and illegal ammunition, ahead of the president’s visit for a fundraising dinner.
Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching’ and exit fees
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have reached a final settlement resolving litigation over exit fees and conference membership changes that occurred in 2024.
Penguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealed
Nearly 400 Australian native species face high risk or worse from H5N1 bird flu, including penguins, dolphins, Tasmanian devils, and over 300 bird species, according to a federal government assessment.
‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win
Philippine tennis player Alex Eala became the first from her country to win a WTA Tour-level singles title, defeating top-ranked Jessica Pegula in Washington DC and sparking a national surge in tennis popularity.
New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street
An Antarctic cold snap brought rare snowfall to New Zealand’s capital Wellington for the first time in 15 years, while residents in southern Dunedin skied down city streets.
Hundreds camp in Rome heatwave as Meloni government cracks down on squats
Hundreds of residents have camped outside a Rome social center for a week after a fire forced evacuation, amid the Meloni government’s push to shut down the squatted facility.
Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use
Nepal’s Gandaki province has legalized medical cannabis farming and use despite a national ban on the drug. Farmers must obtain official authorization and face close monitoring.
Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over ‘Tank Day’ fiasco
South Korean police raided Starbucks Korea headquarters following a controversial May marketing campaign that coincided with the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, sparking mass boycotts and criminal complaints.
Afghan boxer arrives at Greek court in connection with death of Scottish woman
A 26-year-old Afghan boxer appeared in an Athens court in connection with the death of a Scottish aid worker whose body was discovered in a suitcase earlier this month.
Appalachia’s black lung rates highest in nearly 50 years as miners’ protections stall
Black lung disease rates among Appalachian coal miners have reached their highest levels in nearly 50 years, with one in three veteran miners testing positive for the incurable lung disease, according to new federal research.
Australian airline Jetstar will charge passengers to use the overhead lockers for their bags
Australian budget airline Jetstar will begin charging passengers from 25 Australian dollars to use overhead lockers for carry-on bags starting in February 2027.
Perez Hilton recovering in hospital after self-harming during TikTok livestream
Perez Hilton was hospitalized after viewers reported him self-harming during a TikTok livestream in Miami. Emergency services responded and he received medical attention at a local hospital.
Nicotine pouches can be marketed as ‘lower risk’ than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
The FDA approved marketing Zyn nicotine pouches as lower-risk than cigarettes, sparking debate among public health experts about harm reduction benefits versus youth addiction risks.
Mexico’s top university orders 58,000 students to resit entrance exam after suspected cheating
Mexico’s largest university will require about 58,000 students to retake their entrance exam after suspiciously high scores prompted an investigation into widespread cheating during an online testing attempt.
Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack
Taiwan commenced its annual Han Kuang military exercises Wednesday to prepare for potential Chinese military action, featuring expanded reservist participation and newly acquired American tanks.
Ukraine war briefing: Military’s former top commander says Kyiv has no chance of joining Nato
Ukraine’s former top military commander says Kyiv has no realistic prospect of joining NATO, citing the country’s inability to meet alliance military standards.
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