Prize-winning author Phil Klay takes over at PEN America amid Israel-Hamas war rifts

Judge asked to prevent Trump from carving his name on yet another historic Washington building

Most Americans oppose Trump naming buildings after himself while still in office

US cuts a deal with Iran-backed Houthis, leaves Saudi Arabia in quicksand

US cuts a deal with Iran-backed Houthis, leaves Saudi Arabia in quicksand

Preparing to leave office, with world beset by problems, UN chief talks of a way forward

The United Nations’ top official acknowledges the world is deeply divided and the U.N.’s most powerful body is paralyzed when it comes to ending conflicts

Kerry-Lynne Findlay refuses to resign after BC Conservative MLAs ask her to step down

British Columbia Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is refusing to step down after at least two MLAs asked her to resign during an emergency caucus meeting.According to CTV News, citing sources, the contentious meeting was held in downtown Vancouver Wednesday night and ended around 11:30 PM,...

Two brothers carry on the traditional art of handmade Chinese coffins in Malaysia, in photos

Goh Khuay Par has spent more than five decades making traditional Chinese coffins called Mei Hua in Malaysia, carrying on a family craft passed down through three generations.

Canadians dream of Europe as Carney floats longshot plan for living and working in EU

Toronto residents tell the BBC they are excited by the possibility of moving to the EU.

Princess Diana's brother makes new explosive claims against King Charles in upcoming book

Charles Spencer wrote that the then-prince "sounded giddily elated – like a lottery winner" on the night Diana died three decades ago, in the latest extract of his book published by the Daily Mail on Thursday (Sep 17).

UN mission finds US war crimes, Iran crimes against humanity

The report by the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran examines US conduct in the war that began in February and the Iranian government's response to nationwide unrest

NYT alleges Microsoft, OpenAI knew using news content was theft

A traditional Chinese coffin maker in Malaysia preserves a fading family craft

Goh Khuay Par has spent more than five decades making traditional Chinese coffins by hand in Malaysia, carrying on a family craft passed down through three generations

Former Australia captain Ryan absent from Socceroos squad for Brazil friendlies

The support system behind Singapore’s hawker culture

Behind the bustle of every hawker centre is a network that helps stallholders build sustainable businesses while keeping neighbourhood dining affordable.