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Leaked Documents Expose Depths of China's Censorship Regime, 36 Years After Tiananmen Square Massacre
Hundreds of pages of secret documents leaked to the ABC provide a rare glimpse into how human censors and AI erase references to the Beijing's violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1989.
Bali Bomber Umar Patek Launches New Coffee Business, Sparking Outrage
His new career path and disgraceful marketing tactic has left the families of the Bali Bombing victims outraged.
Elon Musk's Troubling $100 Million Debt to Trump Highlights Widening Rift
Elon Musk reportedly still owes president Donald Trump an eye-watering $100 million out of the $300 million he committed to get him elected.
Greta Thunberg Joins Freedom Flotilla in Attempt to Break Gaza Blockade
Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other 11 activists set sail on Sunday afternoon for Gaza on a ship aimed at "breaking Israel's siege" of the territory.
Israel Accuses Hamas of Civilian Deaths at Rafah Aid Site, Releases Drone Evidence
At least 31 people were killed in an attack near the aid distribution camp in Gaza's Rafah on Sunday. The IDF has denied its involvement in the attack, blaming Hamas for killings.
Severe Heatwaves Expected to Hit North America, Europe, and Asia This Summer
There is a chance that summer could shatter global high-temperature records. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Political Uncertainty Looms in Poland After Narrow Presidential Run-off
Pro-EU candidate had narrowest of leads after polls closed with 50.3 per cent
MIT Student Megha Vemuri Banned from Graduation After Pro-Palestinian Speech
Following the speech, MIT officials informed Vemuri that she would not be allowed to participate in the undergraduate ceremony on Friday, adding that she would receive her diploma by mail.
Rising Anti-China Sentiment in Seoul's Ethnic Chinese Community Ahead of Elections
Ahead of South Korea's election on Tuesday (Jun 3), anti-Chinese feeling has spread among South Koreans - online, at right-wing rallies and in Seoul's Chinatown.
Chinese Paraglider's Terrifying Journey Raises AI Concerns
Peng Yujiang's flight to 8,000 meters without oxygen masks attracted attention, but reports indicate part of the viral video may be AI-generated.
New Research Reveals Supergiant Amphipod More Common Than Once Thought
Giant deep-sea amphipod Alicella gigantea discovered to be globally widespread, not rare as previously believed.
Art Institute of Chicago Director Keeps Job Despite Bizarre In-Flight Incident
A Chicago museum director will keep his job - which pays him over $1 million a year - after drunkenly stripping naked on a flight. | Trending
Unprecedented Capuchin Monkey Behavior on Jicaron Island: Kidnapping Baby Howler Monkeys
In the lush forests of Jicaron Island, off the coast of Panama, a bizarre phenomenon has captured the attention of primatologists worldwide. Young male capuchin monkeys have developed a strange tradition: they kidnap baby howler monkeys from their mothers. This unprecedented behavior, documented by researchers in May 2025, represents the…
Tragic Discovery in Broken Arrow: Family Tragedy Unfolds
Police uncovered the bodies of a dad, his 10-year-old son and the family dog inside the home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma - before a search turned up another member of the same family
Donald Trump Offers Marriage Advice to Emmanuel Macron After Viral Incident
DONALD Trump has given Emmanuel Macron marriage advice following viral footage of the French President being shoved in the face by his wife.The unbeli
MIT Bars Student Leader from Graduation Ceremony After Pro-Palestine Speech
The Class of 2025 president, Megha Vemuri of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), earlier delivered a pro-Palestine speech following which she was barred from attending the official graduation commencement ceremony.
Elon Musk's Oval Office Farewell: A Mixed Bag of Friendship and Controversy
Elon Musk was spotted with a black spot near his eye, speculation were further spread after The New York Times claimed Musk allegedly uses ketamine. | World News
Macron Urges Coalition Among Europe and Asia to Navigate U.S.-China Tensions
Macron's speech comes amid a regional tour that has also taken him to Vietnam and Indonesia.
Elon Musk's Alleged Drug Use Revealed During 2024 Campaign Trail
Ketamine, ecstasy, magic mushrooms, and Adderall are said to be among the cocktail of drugs the billionaire was using.
White House Press Briefing Takes Humorous Turn with TACO Trade Remark
President Trump faced a humorous inquiry about the TACO acronym, meaning 'Trump Always Chickens Out,' during a press briefing. The term, linked to his tariff policy changes, gained popularity online, leading to a wave of memes, even as Trump expressed annoyance at the question.
Elon Musk and Stephen Miller's Tense Relationship Heats Up Amid Political Maneuvering
Elon Musk and Stephen Miller aren't each other's favorite person, but Musk just took their feud to the next level by getting Miller's wife involved.
UN Report Warns of Looming Climate Crisis as Temperatures Set to Exceed Critical Threshold
A new UN report signals that Earth is edging closer to a climate tipping point. Could the next five years redefine what we call “normal”?
Support Worker Struck Off for Inappropriate Messages and Vape Sales to Minors
The Scottish Social Services Council has issued a removal order to strike Gillian Sorbie's name from the watchdog's children and young people's workforce register - which effectively bans her from working in the industry.
Massive Glacier Collapse Buries Swiss Village as Climate Concerns Rise
A huge chunk of a glacier in the Swiss Alps broke off on Wednesday afternoon, causing a deluge of ice, mud and rock to bury part of a mountain village evacuated earlier this month due to the risk of a rockslide, authorities said.
Chinese Paraglider Banned After 8,000-Meter Accident Amid Viral Video
A strong updraft propelled Peng Yujiang thousands of metres high, in line with flight paths and nearly as high as Mount Everest
Massive Evacuations in Manitoba as Wildfires Rage
There are more than 130 active wildfires across the country, half of which are considered out of control
US Coast Guard Recovers Intact Ink Pen and Personal Items from Titan Submersible Wreckage
A member of the US Coast Guard revealed items discovered among the waterlogged wreckage of the Titan submersible.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: A Literary Titan Passes Away at 87
The Kenyan author sent shockwaves through African literature by refusing to write in English.
China Emerges as the Largest Debt Collector in the Developing World, Warns New Report
Developing countries owe billions to China, which threatens to undermine poverty reduction efforts and fuel instability, according to a new report from Australia's Lowy Institute.
Harvard to Return Historic Photographs of Enslaved Ancestors to South Carolina Museum
Harvard University will relinquish 175-year-old photographs believed to be the earliest taken of enslaved people.
Adele Zeynep Walton's Journey of Grief and Advocacy After Her Sister's Tragic Death
Adele Zeynep Walton’s sibling Aimee was a talented artist who loved music. It was only after her death that Walton realised Aimee had been lured into a dangerous community – and that others may also be victims of it
Pro-Russian Media's Focus on Viral Video of French President Macron Sparks Controversy
A video showing French President Emmanuel Macron's wife appearing to shove him in the face has gone viral. Macron has said the two were just sharing a moment of closeness.
Tragic Skydive Incident Claims Life of Experienced Skydiver in UK
The woman had completed more than 80 jumps in 2025 alone. Her friends reportedly said the police discovered a note in which she mentioned her breakup.
Libyan Pilgrim’s Tenacity Leads to Flight Success Amid Emergency Landings
In what can be described as “divine intervention,” a plane carrying intending Hajj pilgrims from Libya to Saudi Arabia was forced to make two emergency landings due to technical faults midair—before eventually taking onboard a...
ASEAN and GCC Leaders Meet with China to Enhance Economic Resilience
Southeast Asian regional bloc is set to hold its first-ever three-way summit with China and six Gulf countries.
Germany and Allies Lift Restrictions on Ukraine's Long-Range Missile Use
Germany and other Ukrainian allies have lifted restrictions on Kyiv firing long-range missiles into Russia for the first time, the German chancellor said Monday, after days of Russia bombarding the capital and other regions with massive aerial attacks.
Chinese Embassy Warns Citizens Against Illegal Cross-Border Marriages and Trafficking
China’s gender imbalance has birthed a shadow industry of bride-trafficking, where poor women from several Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, are lured with false promises and then "sold" as “wives” to rural Chinese men. These women, desperate for a better life, end up being confined, raped, and forced into childbirth.
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa Triggers Early Election After Budget Defeat
One of the Pacific's only female leaders, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has lost her grip on power after a long-running political saga, triggering an early election.
Trump's Recent Call to European Leaders Reveals Misjudgments on Putin's War Intentions
As missiles rain down on Ukraine and the US president scratches his head over it all, a new public artwork shows the Russian resident is done whispering his nostalgia for “empire”.