Tyre Nichols: What is the ‘Scorpion’ unit of Memphis police? News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 The special police squad unit focuses on violent crime, but critics say it has a reputation for brutality. Read More
George Santos: Drag queen claims embroil embattled congressman News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 A congressman who has criticised LGBT people becomes late-night comedy fodder after his apparent drag queen past emerges. Read More
MLMs: Lured into India’s get-rich-quick selling schemes News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 QNET is being investigated by Indian authorities for suspected money-laundering. Read More
South Korea: ‘Protesting for 20 years and still no equal rights’ News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 Disability rights activists are disrupting rush hour in Seoul’s subway stations to demand better access. Read More
Cost of living: How onions became a luxury in the Philippines News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 The staple ingredient has become a symbol of the country’s rising cost of living. Read More
Czech Republic: Second round of presidential election News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 Former PM Andrej Babis and retired Nato general Petr Pavel are vying for the ceremonial but influential post. Read More
Woman arrested for enrolling as New Jersey high school student News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 Officials say the 29-year-old used a fake birth certificate to get on to the New Jersey school roster. Read More
Hemp makes a comeback in the construction industry News / January 27, 2023 January 27, 2023 A revival of hemp cultivation in Portugal has spurred the use of hemp blocks in construction. Read More
Haiti police riot after crime gangs kill 14 officers News / January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023 Fourteen police officers have died since the start of 2023 amid a huge surge in gang violence. Read More
NYC bike path killer Sayfullo Saipov convicted of murder News / January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023 The Uzbekistan native may face the death penalty for what was the city’s deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11. Read More