As horse racing's best trainers rake in millions, records show they've violated rules aimed at keeping the animals safe
As horse racing's elite saddle up for the final race of the coveted Triple Crown at New York's Belmont Stakes, the sport's top trainers will face off for their share of the $1.5 million purse at the lavish, star-studded event -- amid growing scrutiny after a recent spate of horse deaths.
2023-06-10 17:22
Canada wildfires: Smog spreads south as east coast sees relief
The smog in New York and Washington lifts a little but the US South may now see more smoke.
2023-06-09 20:24
Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires
With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.
2023-06-09 06:51
Cuba gives China permission to build spying facility on island, US intel says
Cuba has agreed to allow China to build a spying facility on the island that could allow the Chinese to eavesdrop on electronic communications across the southeastern US, a source familiar with the intelligence told CNN.
2023-06-08 22:48
Unmasking the men who trade in subway train groping videos
Thousands of clips filmed in East Asia are sold online. BBC Eye reveals the men who are cashing in.
2023-06-08 05:52
US doctors forced to ration as cancer drug shortages hit nationwide
One woman denied a chemotherapy drug compared the situation to "triage on the battlefield".
2023-06-08 02:23
Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment
Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.
2023-06-07 16:57
Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’
Black women in the North African country are looked down on and made to feel that they do not belong.
2023-06-07 11:53
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:21
Cook Islands media guide
An overview of the media in Cook Islands, as well as links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-06-07 00:47
Cathay Pacific to pay deferred dividend to HK govt as operations return to normal
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Tuesday it would pay the deferred dividend of HK$1,524.1 million ($194.35 million)
2023-06-06 18:25
Singapore to hold final horse race after more than 180 years
The Southeast Asian island nation's only race course will hold its final meeting next year.
2023-06-06 13:21