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German carmakers weigh China, defence tie-ups for idle plants

Entering the defence sector could be controversial for Volkswagen, founded when the Nazis were in power.

Rescuers halt search for two last men lost in Laos cave

After more than two weeks, rescuers say the risks of continuing the operation outweigh the slim chance of saving the men.

5 health risks from consuming too much protein, from heart disease to weight gain

Many of us eat more protein than we need. We asked experts what can happen if people have too much of a good thing.

Meta weighs big equity raising to finance AI infrastructure, FT reports

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.

A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff

LIMA, June 3 - Conservative Keiko Fujimori will seek Peru's presidency on Sunday in a runoff vote, hoping that her tough-on-crime stance at a time of rising insecurity will outweigh a polarizing family legacy with voters.

FIFA World Cup 2026 free-to-air live matches in Singapore: Mediacorp schedule released for 28 games

Defending champions Argentina, five-time World Cup winners Brazil, as well as European heavyweights England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain are all set to feature in the group-stage games aired live for free.

Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15

STOCKHOLM, June 2 - Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.

Japan's Q1 capex growth stalls as Iran war weighs, raising GDP downgrade risk

Japan's Q1 capex stalls as Iran war concerns weigh on business confidence

Commentary: The pitfalls of seeking legal advice from AI chatbots

Why engage and pay a lawyer if a chatbot can do the same work in seconds and for a fraction of the cost? Lawyer Mark Yeo weighs in.

Philippines defence chief backs US calls for higher military spending, says allies must pull their weight

Speaking to CNA's Leong Wai Kit on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr also defended recent military exercises with allies, and blames China's "expansionism" for tensions in the South China Sea.

Colombians weigh leftist reforms against right-wing crackdowns in presidential vote

BOGOTA, May 31 - Colombians will cast ballots on Sunday in what is likely to be the first round of a presidential election, choosing between a leftist pledging to expand reforms begun by the current government, an independent businessman promising a security crackdown and a right-wing senator seeking to become the country’s first female leader.

Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

WASHINGTON/CAIRO, May 29 - Iran said on Friday it was looking for actions, not words from the United States after sources said President Donald Trump was weighing an initial U.S.-Iranian agreement to extend a ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz.

France to reimburse cost of weight-loss drugs for severely obese patients

The drugs will be reimbursed at 65 per cent.

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

May 28 - The U.S. FDA's advisory panel will vote on Thursday on whether COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026-2027 immunization campaign should target the dominant XFG variant, after staff members raised concerns about limited data on currently circulating strains.

Yen hovers near intervention zone as traders weigh Middle East risks

Man sentenced to nearly 15 years' jail over death of teen who was starved, beaten and chained in toilet

The then-19-year-old Huang Baoying suffered brutal abuse for months. She lost 43 per cent of her body weight by the time she died from excessive blunt force trauma and severe malnourishment.

Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of ‘excessive demands’

The future of the Hormuz strait remains a key sticking point.

As Trump weighs return to conflict in Iran, here’s what could be targeted next

But the risks of resuming combat operations appear far greater now than they were in late February.