Taiwan opposition leader makes first China visit since 2016
Cheng Li-wun said she “gladly accepted” Xi Jinping’s invitation and hopes to be a “bridge for peace”.
China is winning one AI race, the US another – but either might pull ahead
Both sides don’t want to let their rival dominate. And the competition may yet be transformed further.
JD Vance due in Hungary to back Orban’s re-election bid
The US vice-president’s visit is the latest show of White House support for the Hungarian leader.
Fake Australian, Chinese and Brazilian police stations: BBC goes inside a seized scam compound
Almost nothing was known about the Royal Hill casino until the Thai military took control of it in December.
Trump’s deadline nears – with little indication Iran is on board
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
Trump threatens to take out Iran in ‘one night’ if no deal before deadline
The US president wants Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, before his Tuesday deadline.
Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme
The judge said the musician’s behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was “aberrant from his normal conduct”.
How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings
The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.
Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings
The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.
