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Finland jails businessman for trafficking Thai berry workers

The workers were misled about earning opportunities and picking conditions.

Major quake off Philippines kills one, triggers tsunami warnings

The offshore quake hit at a depth of 35km about 24km west of Mindanao island's Sarangani province.

US considers buying Chagos Islands: Report

US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports

Moldova's president pushes for development of interceptor drones

CHISINAU, June 7 - Moldova's President Maia Sandu said the war in neighbouring Ukraine showed that her country badly needed high-technology interceptor drones and new legislation was required to facilitate their manufacture.

US considers buying Chagos Islands from Mauritius, bypassing Britain, report says

US officials have drawn up a proposal to bypass the UK and make their own deal to take control of Diego Garcia.

Snark subreddits: Why do we spend so much time on people and things we cannot stand?

After spending some time on them and talking to users, CNA Lifestyle's Izza Haziqah finds out what these online spaces reveal about fandom, criticism and collective dislike of celebrities or influencers.

The small African country with big World Cup dreams

MINDELO, Cape Verde, June 6 - Cape Verde sways to the sound of morna, a homegrown folk music laced with melancholy, longing and soul. Morna's most famous song, \"Sodade,\" remembers the tens of thousands of emigrés who have left these 10 islands sprinkled off the coast of West Africa for work and opportunities abroad.

Cassandra See, Cherie Lim and ex-Mediacorp stars turn up to support Huang Yiliang at his crab beehoon stall

Actress Cassandra See said they wanted to “stand up for the truth” after seeing what they felt were misleading portrayals of the former actor on social media following his dispute with a fellow hawker.

Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show

CONAKRY, June 5 - Political parties backing Guinea's coup-leader-turned-President Mamady Doumbouya have won a majority in the bauxite-rich West African country's legislative elections, the electoral authority said on Friday, tightening his grip on power.

EU weighs rules to cut reliance on China through broader supply chains

BRUSSELS, June 5 - The European Commission is weighing legislation that could force companies in sensitive sectors to cut reliance on single suppliers - notably in China - and diversify to at least three sources, European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Friday.

Dutch court convicts mother of war crimes for letting son become an Islamic State fighter

THE HAGUE, June 5 - A district court in The Hague on Friday convicted a 49-year-old Dutch woman of war crimes and sentenced her to seven years in prison for allowing her then 14-year-old son to become a fighter for Islamic State.

Hungary to unveil anti-corruption reforms needed to release EU funding next week

BUDAPEST, June 5 - Hungary's government will submit to parliament next week anti-corruption legislation needed to release billions of euros worth of suspended European Union funding, Transport and Investment Minister David Vitezy said on Friday.

Islamic State-linked fighters in Congo kill 16 in Ebola-hit area

KINSHASA, June 3 - Fighters linked to Islamic State killed 16 civilians in an attack in eastern Congo near where Ebola cases have been recorded, a local military spokesperson said on Wednesday, underscoring the threat of armed conflict as health officials try to contain the outbreak.

Deadly attack on migrants highlights issue of labour abuse in Italy

ROME, June 3 - Four migrants working as fruit pickers in slave-like conditions in southern Italy have been burned to death in a grisly murder case that is prompting fresh national soul-searching over labour exploitation.

War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed

DUBAI, June 3 - The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was meant to break the Islamic Republic. Instead, the warring sides are edging towards an interim agreement that would leave Iran battered but not broken.

New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas

Legislators will investigate how state and federal agencies failed victims with regards to Epstein.

New Mexico Epstein commission makes first subpoenas

SANTA FE, N.M., May 26 - New Mexico legislators probing Jeffrey Epstein on Monday said they have issued their first subpoenas, calling for evidence on the late sex offender from 14 entities including federal law enforcement agencies, the state governor's office and a Santa Fe scientific institute.

Singapore's lighthouses face an uncertain future as coastal developments close in

The Tuas Port and Long Island developments may force two of Singapore's lighthouses to relocate.

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.