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Ireland coach Farrell signs extension through 2031 World Cup

German far-right party takes aim at domestic security services

BERLIN, June 4 - The man Germany's far-right AfD hopes will become the party's first state premier took aim at the domestic intelligence service, which he accused on Thursday of being \"politically directed\" by the ruling conservatives to spy on political opponents.

Gunmen abduct seven students in northwest Nigeria, police say

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, June 4 - Gunmen have abducted at least seven students of a polytechnic in Zamfara State in northwest Nigeria, police said on Thursday, the latest incident highlighting insecurity in the region.

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time

BUDAPEST, June 4 - Hungarian authorities ordered the culling of 3,000 pigs on a farm after African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs for the first time in the country, the National Food Chain Safety Office said in a statement on Thursday.

German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss

BERLIN, June 4 - A senior member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) met one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top advisers as well as the head of energy group Gazprom and called for a reopening of the Nord Stream gas pipeline.

Singapore Airlines limits Business Class advance seat selection based on fare type and membership

For seat selections made on or after Jun 2, passengers booked on Business Lite fares, as well as Saver, Advantage or Promo awards, are limited to a smaller pool of Business Class seats when making advance seat selections.

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

Two people have been killed so far in protests against the facility.

British PM calls for calm after protests over handcuffing of dying student

The prime minister branded as “unforgivable” calls by hard-right firebrand Nigel Farage for people to respond with “pure cold rage”.

Thai PM calls for urgent talks with Malaysia after shrimp import ban sparks concerns for farmers’ livelihoods

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed his ministers to seek a bilateral trade solution with Malaysia.

BTS fans push back against ticket resellers on Carousell and X during Singapore's first presale day

Carousell listings continue to be taken down as fans flag online posts offering concert passes at prices far above face value.

Malaysia moves to register refugees, link those eligible to jobs amid labour shortages

Authorities say the registration system will help regulate the refugee population, strengthen security oversight and improve refugees' welfare.

Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola

KAMPALA/GENEVA, June 2 - Uganda has confirmed six more new cases of Ebola, bringing the total confirmed in the country so far to 15, the health ministry said on Tuesday, as the U.N. migration agency warned that border closures may increase the risk of the virus spreading.

Danish PM unveils plans for welfare push, defiance of Trump

COPENHAGEN, June 2 - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's new centre-left government will resist U.S. pressure over the future of Greenland, tackle domestic inflation and expand the welfare state, according to a policy document published on Tuesday.

Koh Poh Koon to return to healthcare as a surgeon

In a social media post, Dr Koh thanked his former colleagues at the Ministry of Health after a farewell lunch on Tuesday (Jun 2).

US to cut tariffs on agricultural equipment as costs bite

Farmers have raised concerns over rising costs ahead of key midterm elections

More than 800 feedback cases a year lodged with NParks over pet parrots as popularity grows in Singapore

Complaints ranged from excessive noise to concerns about animal welfare.

Chile's Kast launches legislative agenda as he seeks to restore popularity

SANTIAGO, June 1 - Chile's far-right President Jose Antonio Kast, who took office in March, promised a legislative agenda that prioritizes fighting crime, cutting spending and boosting economic growth in his first national address on Monday at the start of Congress' session.

British Sikh man gets life in jail for killing student

The trial was seized on by prominent figures such as far-right activist Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk who claimed it showed police bias.

Mexico's Sheinbaum escalates rhetoric against U.S., blames far-right 'offensive'

MEXICO CITY, June 1 - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that far-right sectors in the United States are coordinating with domestic groups to attack her government, escalating her rhetoric against Mexico's largest trading partner.

Alfaro picks overseas-based Paraguay squad for World Cup