Record prison recalls surge in England and Wales after criminals freed early to cut jail overcrowding

Trump loses lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter story

The ruling permanently ends the case, which challenged the newspaper’s reporting on an alleged letter included in Epstein’s 2003 birthday album

American burrito chain Chipotle will open at Jewel Changi Airport in 2027

The popular American fast-casual chain will bring its customisable burritos, bowls, tacos and more to Singapore.

How the downfall of Serbia's Vučiċ mirrored that of Hungary's Orbán

Defeat for Serbia's Aleksandar Vučiċ in last weekend's vote was a carbon copy of Viktor Orbán's fall in Hungary.

Israeli president to begin coalition talks in hopes of finding path to government

Ordinarily, Israeli President Isaac Herzog's job after an election would be quite straightforward. The lack of a clear winner complicates things.

6 things longevity experts wish people would stop saying

Living longer and healthier is important. But don’t believe everything you hear.

AI can make art in seconds – how are artists in Singapore fighting to keep their craft alive?

From illustrators protecting their work from AI training to designers navigating commercial pressures, Singapore’s creative community is finding ways to respond to generative AI while preserving the human touch in their art.

South Korea exports nearly double in October, strongest growth since 1974

North Korean hackers behind $6.3 billion Binance crypto theft, says FBI

The FBI has urged cryptocurrency platforms to prevent stolen funds from moving through digital asset networks and services used to conceal their origins.

Irish man walks 3,000 miles across US after 5% chance of recovery

California real-estate executive sentenced for hiding debt while soliciting investments

In a significant ruling, Sanjeev Acharya, the former leader of SiliconSage Builders, will serve 18 months in prison after misleading over 20 investors about the company’s dire financial status from March to October 2020. He obtained over $2.2 million without revealing substantial debt. The court's verdict included a restitution order of over $2.25 million, highlighting the imperative for honesty in real estate investments.

India's opposition set to hold mega rally seeking election chief's resignation

It comes amid growing protests over a voter roll revision exercise feared to leave 130 million voters off rolls.

Chili’s Margaritas Rimmed With Degreaser Burn 5 People in North Carolina

Three customers and two employees were burned on and around their mouths after a granulated substance was mistaken for sugar, a health official said.