Black tech entrepreneurs struggle to find funding in Britain. Now they're looking abroad
Black tech entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom say they have to rely on foreign investors to get their businesses off the ground.
Top editor at nationalist Chinese state tabloid retires
The longtime editor of one of China's most outspoken and nationalistic state media outlets says he's stepping down.
2021's best celebrity red carpet trends
After a year of awkwardly Zoomed-in awards show speeches and tie dye hoodies, it's been a relief to see stars returning to the red carpet. Glamour came back with a vengeance, filling our feeds with color, sparkle and flashes of nostalgia.
Thousands evacuate as the Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Rai
Tens of thousands of people have evacuated their homes in the Philippines as the archipelago braces for Super Typhoon Rai, known locally as Odette, which is expected to pass through the southern and central portions of the country on Thursday afternoon.
Bali only received 45 international tourists in 2021 despite reopening
Destinations around the world have faced significant tourist reductions amid the coronavirus pandemic. But few have taken a harder hit than Bali, the Indonesian island long beloved of global travelers.
South Africa's High Court orders former president Zuma to go back to jail
South Africa's High Court ordered former President Jacob Zuma to return to jail, after setting aside an earlier decision to release him on medical parole, a court judgment showed on Wednesday.
The Communist Party thinks China's prolific censors are not censoring enough
Weibo, China's answer to Twitter, has long been a prime target for stringent online censorship thanks to its broad audience base and ability to help influence public opinion.
German police conduct raids in Saxony over 'anti-vaxxer murder plot'
German police searched several locations in the eastern state of Saxony on Wednesday as part of an investigation into what they said was a plot to murder the state's prime minister, Michael Kretschmer, by anti-vaccination activists.
Dissident journalist jailed in Vietnam for 9 years for 'anti-state' acts
A court in Vietnam jailed a journalist and prominent dissident for nine years on Tuesday for anti-state activities, her lawyers and state media said, in a case that attracted the attention of international human rights groups.
Philippines' Duterte quits senate race in new election twist
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday withdrew his bid to become a senator, the same day his preferred successor quit the presidential race, adding to uncertainty about the mercurial leader's political future and the scope of his influence.