China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill
The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.
2023-06-05 07:27
Ukraine war: 'It's better to die at home than abroad'
Thousands of Ukrainians are moving back to towns close to the front line, despite the dangers.
2023-06-05 07:18
Sidhu Moose Wala: Indian rap trailblazer celebrated
People have been holding events in memory of a murdered rapper this week - but what made him special?
2023-06-03 08:22
Utah primary schools ban Bible for 'vulgarity and violence'
The ban followed a parental complaint that the book has content unsuitable for children.
2023-06-03 08:20
Beijing's comedy crackdown is hitting its music scene
The crackdown on stand-up comedy unleashed by a joke is now hurting Beijing's vibrant live music scene.
2023-06-03 07:18
Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32
The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neuron disease.
2023-06-03 03:25
Court halts deportation of man with rare Fabry disease
Youssef Mikhaiel, from Egypt, has won a last-ditch attempt to prevent his removal from the UK.
2023-06-03 01:52
German row over jail term for woman who attacked neo-Nazis
Lina E's conviction has angered Germany's far left, but the right is furious she is free pending appeal.
2023-06-02 21:54
Bill Cosby faces new sexual assault lawsuit from former Playboy model
Victoria Valentino claims Cosby raped her after giving her and a friend pills in 1969.
2023-06-02 21:18
Donald Trump recorded saying he kept classified file after leaving office
Prosecutors investigating the former president's handling of classified files obtain an audio tape.
2023-06-01 19:19
Rishi Sunak prioritises illegal migration in European talks
A summit of 47 nations in Moldova is likely to be dominated by the war between Russia and Ukraine.
2023-06-01 18:55
Every Canadian cigarette will soon carry a health warning
Canada will be the first country to have warning labels on the tipping paper of individual cigarettes.
2023-06-01 03:25