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Sunday, 30 June 2019

Japan supports U.S.-North Korea process, hopes latest talks lead to progress: Abe

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday Japan supported the United States and North Korea's "process" and wished for the latest talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un to result in positive developments, Japanese media reported.


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Middlesbrough: Where heroin is cheaper than cigarettes

The true scale of homelessness in the North East is largely hidden from view, according to Shelter.

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Wimbledon quiz: Could you be a line judge?

A matter of millimetres and many miles per hour. Can you ensure justice is done and avoid the wrath of the world's elite tennis stars?

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How lashes became big business

Lash infills are just one of the treatments surging in popularity as the beauty business booms.

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Could you do a video interview for your next job?

Artificial intelligence is likely to play a role in whether you get your next big job interview.

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Afro Napoli: The migrant football team fighting racism

Footballer Sarjo was smuggled through six countries to Italy, but since arriving has been subject to racial abuse.

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Lib Dem leadership: The candidates trying to stop Brexit

While everyone is focused on the next PM, the Lib Dems are also choosing a new leader.

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What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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The children of the devolution look to the future

The BBC's Allan Little sees a change in Scotland after 20 years of having its own parliament.

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How wealthy are you?

Where you live and when you were born play a big part in how much of the UK's wealth you are likely to own.

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How rude service inspired a multi-million euro firm

A bad experience at a shop inspired one man to set up a business that measures customer satisfaction.

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Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.

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Uruguay ex-Mayor, senator likely winners in presidential primaries: exit polls

Uruguayan primary elections look set to pit a former mayor against a senator in the presidential vote in October, according to early exit polls on Sunday evening in the South American country.


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Fresh protests erupt as Hong Kong braces for annual rally to mark handover

Hundreds of protesters faced off with riot police early on Monday, the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule, ahead of an annual rally that is expected to draw huge crowds amid widespread anger over a controversial extradition bill.


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Pop divas Christine and the Queens and Janelle Monae dominate Glastonbury's last day

Janelle Monae, Billie Eilish, Christine and the Queens and Kylie make their mark on the festival.

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Mobile users can now switch providers with one simple text

Phone customers will be able to switch providers with a single free text under new rules.

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Childcare might become 'available only in rich areas'

MPs warn that childcare in England risks becoming accessible only to the wealthy.

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'Every day has been hell' since 'honour killing' of Banaz Mahmod

Payzee Mahmod speaks out about her sister's murder in 2006 and a planned TV drama on the case.

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Leg fat 'better than belly fat' for older women

Carrying fat on legs instead of the belly protects postmenopausal women from heart disease, a study suggests.

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What's happening in the news this week?

This week, Bonnie Tyler makes an appearance, alongside some reconstituted meat products.

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Tunisia - the birthplace of the Arab Spring which lost its hope

Tunisia is seen as one of the few success stories of the Arab Spring so have so many of its people lost hope?

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Medicinal cannabis: The family that changed Australia's debate

Their heartrending story shifted perceptions on medical cannabis - but, they argue, not far enough.

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Greek election: Why frustrated young voters are turning conservative

As Greece goes to the polls on 7 July, many young Greeks are turning from the left-wing Syriza.

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Saturday, 29 June 2019

In Taiwan, Hong Kong immigrants despair over future back home

Kitty Wong and Adolf Lim are tightening the screws on their future in Taiwan as they make the final touches to a hostel in the southern city of Tainan, that they hope will open its doors to holiday-makers next month.


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South Korea's Moon says Trump-Kim handshake at DMZ would be a milestone

A handshake between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the inter-Korean border would be a "significant milestone" in the process of denuclearizing North Korea, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Sunday.


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Wimbledon 2019: Serena Williams 'available' to partner Andy Murray in mixed doubles

Andy Murray says he still wants to play mixed doubles at Wimbledon - and Serena Williams says she is "available".

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Trump says both he and North Korea's Kim want to meet at DMZ

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un both want to meet at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas later in the day, raising hopes for an encounter that could jump-start stalled nuclear talks.


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'Here, I feel free': Mexico City celebrates role as haven for LGBTQ migrants

Tens of thousands of people paraded through the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to celebrate the capital's growing role as a beacon of tolerance for migrants fleeing persecution for their gender and sexuality in Latin America.


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Albania set for tense local election stand-off

With the main opposition boycotting the poll, there are fears of disruption and violence.

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Buxton baby boy dies days after alleged assault

The two-month-old boy had been in a critical condition after suffering head injuries on Thursday.

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China warns of long road ahead for deal with U.S. after ice-breaking talks

China and the United States will face a long road before they can reach a deal to end their bitter trade war, with more fights ahead likely, Chinese state media said after the two countries' presidents held ice-breaking talks in Japan.


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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.

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Trump ‘trying to work out’ historic Kim meeting at DMZ

Donald Trump says he wants to “say hello” and shake Kim Jong-un’s hand at the DMZ.

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Trump says he and North Korea's Kim had 'good relationship'; hopes to say hello at DMZ visit

U.S. President Donald Trump said he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had "a good feeling" and "a good relationship" and he hoped to meet him at the Demilitarized Zone border dividing the two Koreas later on Sunday.


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Brexit: Jeremy Hunt 'could withhold part of £39bn divorce bill'

Jeremy Hunt says he could take a similar stance to his Tory leadership rival in a no-deal Brexit.

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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

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A handy guide to becoming US president

Who gets to be president? How do you win? All your questions and more in one handy explainer.

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Gotabhaya Rajapaksa: The wartime strongman who wants to run Sri Lanka

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, the former defence chief who crushed the Tamil Tigers, is eyeing a return to power.

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Sri Lanka hires first two hangmen in 43 years

The president has announced four prisoners will be executed over drug offences.

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The teenager with Down's syndrome swimming in the Arctic

Trym is the first person to live on the Svalbard Islands with Down's syndrome and he isn't letting it hold him back.

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The online LGBT magazine blocked in its own country

How one man is seeking to break down gender taboos in Jordan.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'pathway'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "pathway".

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The Killers bring out the Pet Shop Boys and Johnny Marr at Glastonbury

The Killers put on a triumphant headline show, putting to rest the memory of their flawed 2007 set.

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Sudan: Dying for the revolution

Meet the young protesters in Sudan prepared to die to keep the country's revolution alive.

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'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan

Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.

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'Madrid Central' protest: Thousands oppose suspension of anti-pollution plan

Protesters are calling on Madrid’s conservative mayor to reimpose strict car pollution restrictions.

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Friday, 28 June 2019

Six Chinese nationals arrested in Vanuatu: media

Authorities in Vanuatu have arrested six Chinese nationals following Chinese complaints they were operating an internet scam from the Pacific island, media reported on Saturday.


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Parking charges could make £1bn for councils, study says

English councils could have a record surplus from parking charges and penalties this year, a study says.

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OAS meeting ends in disagreement over Venezuela opposition delegation

Members of the Organization of American States (OAS) ended two days of meetings on Friday without a clear plan for increasing pressure on embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, despite a majority vote to recognize a representative from the country's opposition.


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Who's in the running for Juncker's post and other EU top jobs?

EU leaders will head back to Brussels on Sunday night for a special meeting to try and agree on who should be the next president of the European Commission.

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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

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G20 heads to stop short of denouncing protectionism in communique: Nikkei

Group of 20 leaders will agree to accelerate World Trade Organization (WTO) reforms but stop short of calling for the need to resist protectionism in a communique to be issued on Saturday, the Nikkei newspaper said.


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Abiy Ahmed's reforms in Ethiopia lift the lid on ethnic tensions

Just a few weeks ago, Abiy Ahmed was feted across Africa but deadly attacks threatens his reforms.

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Ebola: The impact of militant attacks in DR Congo

The deadly Ebola virus has spread, but are attacks and insecurity affecting the response?

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Dressed to kill: Video games' tricky relationship with fashion

Video games insiders explain why too many games are let down by their leading character's look.

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Trump says he wants to 'shake hands' with North Korea's Kim at DMZ

"I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake hand and say Hello," President Trump tweets.

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Trump says he 'appreciates' Saudi purchase of U.S. military equipment

President Donald Trump said on Saturday he appreciated Saudi Arabia's purchase of U.S. military equipment, calling Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a "friend of mine" who had worked to open up the country with economic and social reforms.


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