He was accused of paying 43bn won ($37.7m; £26.7m) to two non-profit foundations operated by Choi Soon-sil, a friend of Park’s, in exchange for political support – alleged to include backing for a controversial Samsung merger which paved the way for Lee to become eventual head of the conglomerate. The […]
The fall of Afghanistan’s second largest city would be a crushing blow for the government. Source link
Just before the closing ceremony of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organisers had a surprise announcement – they were screening a film by Hong Kong director Kiwi Chow. The documentary about the 2019 protests has a controversial title, named after a popular protest slogan that has since effectively been banned […]
Bitcoin researchers discover a new darknet tool criminals are using to help launder their digital money. Source link
Tamil actor Sunder Ramu’s dates are not all romantic ones – and his aim is not just to find love. Source link
Seeing your favourite artists live on stage hasn’t been easy to do during the last year or so. But what about watching shows in an entirely virtual world? Dutch symphonic rock band Within Temptation were due to headline London’s O2 arena in 2020 but travel restrictions and social distancing limits […]
Many killings often go unsolved, with blame being put on the police. Source link
In less than a week, the Taliban have taken over the capitals of more than a quarter of Afghanistan’s provinces, advancing at an unexpectedly rapid pace. Afghan forces say they are battling to regain control of some of the cities. The US has been launching air strikes against the Taliban […]
The situation looks bleak for the Afghan government, but there may still be a chance of a stalemate. Source link
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. Source link