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Ballot paper shortage hurts South Korea's reputation as model democracy: President Lee

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung described the shortage of ballot papers in last week's election as "ridiculous" and "shocking".

Spain’s new legacy: Rooted in place, built on craft

From fine dining to fashion and design, Spain is turning heritage and know-how into global appeal – and economic momentum.

Five injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station

The incident occurred at one of the nation's busiest rail and subway transportation centres as the city gears up to host two major sporting events in the coming week: basketball's NBA Finals and football's World Cup tournament.

World Cup 2026: Five big questions as football's biggest tournament kicks off

How will Asian teams fare at the World Cup and what awaits them in this year's expanded tournament?

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

Airlines are also expected to cut unprofitable routes to protect margins, while fares, which have surged since the start of the Iran war, are unlikely to fall soon, Walsh said.

Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

Airlines are also expected to cut unprofitable routes to protect margins, while fares, which have surged since the start of the Iran war, are unlikely to fall soon, IATA Director General Willie Walsh said.

Russian drug suspects arrested in Bali after high-speed car chase

Indonesia has some of the world's toughest anti-drug laws, including the death penalty for traffickers, but has maintained a moratorium on executions for several years.

South Korean president orders probe into local election ballot shortages

Kosovo holds another snap election as political crisis drags on

PRISTINA, June 7 - Kosovo heads to the polls for parliamentary elections on Sunday, the third in just 18 months, as no one party has been able to gain a strong enough majority to pull the Balkan country out of a political crisis.

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with calf injury

Argentina's Balerdi out of World Cup with injury

My nine-year-old spends more time at ballet than tuition. And I'm not worried

Watching his daughter become a ballet apprentice at nine years old has convinced one father that preparing children for an uncertain future requires looking beyond grades and conventional career paths.

South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage

The ballot shortage has prompted the resignation of the head of the National Election Commission.

Granollers and Zeballos retain French Open men's doubles title

US, Iran trade strikes despite visas for World Cup footballers

The US said it struck radar sites in Iran after downing drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran said it had targeted "enemy bases in the area" with missiles.

Analysis:Global oil inventories depleted, next price spike could roil economies, markets

Finland says four people suspected in subsea cable breach

HELSINKI, June 5 - Finnish police investigating last year's damage to two subsea telecommunication cables in the Baltic Sea said on Friday that four people are suspected of a crime, and that prosecutors will decide on any charges.

Football: Singapore edged out by China in friendly match

This is the second of the Lions’ two friendlies, with Gavin Lee’s men beating Mongolia 4-0 on May 31.

Football: Singapore edged out by China in friendly match

This is the second of the Lions’ two friendlies, with Gavin Lee’s men beating Mongolia 4-0 on May 31.

Swedish court rules seized cargo ship can be handed over to Ukraine

June 5 - A Swedish court has ruled that the seizure of a cargo vessel in the Baltic Sea was lawful and that the ship can be handed over to Ukraine, where it is suspected of illegally transporting grain from Russian-occupied territory.